Darjeeling, a pretty village that is scented with green tea gardens, rugged mountain ranges, vast green meadows, waterfalls, evergreen pines, aromatic rhododendrons, etc., makes it one of the fascinating hill stations in India that does not you can get lost. Darjeeling vacation packages are a real joy and are chosen by tourists who want to escape the stressful life of the city and enjoy their vacation in the calm and serene lap of Mother Nature. The fascinating hill station located in West Bengal, surrounded by mighty snow-capped peaks of the Himalayas, is full of breathtaking attractions that will leave you spellbound and leave an everlasting impression on your mind and heart forever.
Be it the newlywed, the nature lover, the adventure fanatic or the families, Darjeeling has now become the most sought after holiday destination for all, which is packed with countless tourists from all over the world. Darjeeling’s most visited places include its fragrant tea gardens, Buddhist monasteries and temples, incredible wildlife sanctuaries and the UNESCO-preserved Darjeeling Himalayan Railway. The 83 km long and 610 mm wide toy railway that runs through the beautiful terrain between Siliguri and Darjeeling is one of the main attractions of this mountain resort. Set in the serene splendours of the Himalayas, the zigzag toy train that traverses a variety of foliage is a marvel of miniature railway engineering. One can enjoy the scenic beauty along the train line, which is something of great joy and happiness. No visit to Darjeeling is complete without a visit to Ghoom Monastery, which is 6 km from the main city. Belonging to the sect of the yellow hat, the monastery is a large repository of ancient manuscripts of palm leaves and paper. The Natural History museum is a suitable place for nature lovers as an excellent collection of Himalayan animals, reptiles, birds and insects can be seen. Lloyd Botanic Garden is a repository of the best collections of exotic species of alpine flora and orchids. Don’t forget to visit Padmja Naidu Himalayan Zoo, which is the only center in India that is famous for breeding rare snow leopards.
Those who love adventure, the Darjeeling vacation package is nothing short of a treat for them. Darjeeling has perhaps the first organized hiking trail in India. Several hiking trails in Darjeeling take you to the most picturesque places where you can feel the proximity of the clouds and the sky. It brings you face to face with the grandeur and majesty of the mighty Himalayas creating an experienced spell for visitors that can never be matched. Rafting on the Teesta and Rangeet rivers, jungle safaris at Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary are some of the incredible experiences for adventure seekers and nature lovers that they will never be able to forget throughout their lives. The Himalayan Mountaineering Institute is a must-see for mountain lovers as the institute encourages and promotes this adventurous ability among its visitors and provides special equipment to enjoy the spectacular views of these alpine mountain ranges. The best time to absorb the natural beauty of this picturesque hill station is from March to May and from September to November.
