DARJEELING
Stunning regions, hypnotizing dawns, the immaculate magnificence of the hills, the old-world charm of the past make Darjeeling one of the most wonderful hill stations in the Eastern part of India.
Spread over a steep mountain edge, settled in the midst of sections of land of lavish green tea estates, Darjeeling remains at the stature of 2,050 meters above sea level, in this way bragging cool climes throughout the entire year. This picturesque hill station is the ideal escape for a romantic honeymoon.
Neighbours
It shares its domestic borders with Sikkim and its international borders with Nepal, Bhutan and Bangladesh.
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Must Visits
Tiger Hill
It is located 11kms from Darjeeling town and above Ghum. It's the highest point in Darjeeling hills at an altitude of 2590 meters. The best season to see the dazzling snow-covered peaks as the sun rises is between Mid October to December.
Batasia Loop
It is a five-kilometer-long circle, around which the famous toy train finishes a precarious circle and offers breath-taking views of the mountains and the War Memorial, which was commemorated in honor of the Gorkha soldiers who lost their lives during the battle for Indian Independence.
Singalila National Park
It is situated on Singalila Ridge in the Eastern Himalayan area. The glowing view of Kanchenjunga Massif enhances the unmistakable blue skies over the park. Every single turn spreads out a lovely astonishment of wild and beautiful excellence. One of the very few places where wild Red Panda can be spotted.
Rock Garden
It is a lovely outing spot terraced with natural fall known as Chunnu summer-fall. It is also called Barbotey Rock Garden which is encircled by lovely slope stream alongside the incline secured with captivating blossom gardens and guest plans at different levels. It is viewed as one of the most favored visiting destinations for nature lovers venturing out to Darjeeling.
Festivals
In Darjeeling, festivals and events depict the harmonious blend of the various races belonging to Nepal, Bhutan, Sikkim and Tibet who inhabit the place.
Most of the festivals and events in the city are celebrated simultaneously with the other
Darjeeling Carnival
Darjeeling Carnival is a ten-day carnival. The carnival consists of several functions like poetry-reading sessions, painting and photo exhibitions, tea-drinking ceremonies, a Land Rover rally, music concerts and ethnic food festivals. Local and traditional food stalls are set up where people of all ages come and enjoy.
Teesta Festival
The Teesta tea and the tourism festival is celebrated primarily to promote tourism. This festival is organized jointly by the West Bengal Tourism, Sikkim Tourism and the Darjeeling Gorkha Hill Council. There are various sorts and blends of tea available much to the delight of the tourists who come here.
Orange Festival
The Darjeeling Orange Festival attracts tourists and helps one to get acquainted with the fruit, its varieties, quality and the methods of its conservation. Although oranges in Darjeeling are smaller and paler in colour compared to what you see in western India, they can be exceedingly sweet and delicious.
Buddha Jayanti
The birth commemoration of Lord Buddha starts in the monasteries of Darjeeling by the Buddhist monks, the Lamas. They take out parades around the town conveying the holy book of the Buddhists and furthermore Lord Buddha's idol.
Chaite Dashain
The Nepali Hindus come alive on the streets Of Darjeeling during the Chaita Dasai festival with dance and music. Worship to the Goddess of Power, Durga is done to conquer evil. The elders bless by putting a 'tika' on the foreheads of the young generation. The 'tika' is made by adding color to rice mixed with curd.
Cuisines
Darjeeling being culturally diverse has its fair share in its food too. With its food and recipes largely inspired by Nepal, Bhutan and Tibet. The food is not heavy on spices and is always enjoyable for any meal of the day and also easy on the palate.
Pork Curry (Non - Vegetarian)
Every house in Darjeeling has its own variation of recipe. This is one of the main meat dish of the people of Darjeeling.
Kwati (Vegetarian)
Kwati is a traditional Nepali/Newari soup consisting of varieties of beans. Highly rich in protein, this dish can be eaten with rice, beaten rice or roti.
Sekuwa (Non - Vegetarian)
It is meat roasted in a natural wood fire in a traditional Nepalese country style. It is marinated with natural herbs and spices.
Aloo Achar (Vegetarian)
It is a popular instant pickle from Nepali cuisine. Potatoes and peas tossed in mustard oil and fenugreek tadka.
Thukpa (Non - Vegetarian)
It is is a hot noodle soup made using vegetables and meat. Many variations exist of this popular soup.
Gundruk (Vegetarian)
It is made by fermenting leafy vegetables and is greatly relished by the people of Darjeeling.
Dessets
Like all, people in Darjeeling also have a sweet-tooth and enjoy sweets whole-heartedly
Pastry (Sweet)
Chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, cheese – cream you name it Darjeeling has it.
Dhan ki Kheer (Sweet)
Kheer is a type of pudding made by boiling milk and sugar with rice, broken wheat, millet, tapioca or vermicelli
