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Places To See In India |
Darjeeling |
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Darjeeling in northeast
India provides the perfect ambiance of a
hill resort with its mild climate and laid
back charm (Its verdant hills and valleys
mare steeped in color, and are interspersed
with vast stretches of lush green tea
gardens. Darjeeling is hemmed in by Sikkim
in the north, Nepal in the west and Bhutan
in the east. Darjeeling town, Kalimpong and
Kurseong are the major urban centres. Heavy
influenced by British India, Darjeeling
still carries imprints reminiscent of its
colonial past. The toy is on of the most
striking examples of Darjeeling 's British
Raj influence.
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Access |
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By Flight :
Darjeeling town is 90 km from
Bagdogra, the nearest Indian airport, where
scheduled flights operate from New Delhi,
Calcutta and Guwahati. You can also fly from
Kathmandu and take the one-hour flight to
Bhadrapur (the nearest Nepalese airport to
Darjeeling ). From Bhadrapur a 34 km drive
will take you to Kakarbhitta (Nepal - India
border, ) and then after covering 36 km you
will reach Siliguri, the gateway city to the
tourist destinations of Darjeeling, Sikkim
and Bhutan.
By Road :
From Siliguri buses and taxis leave
for Darjeeling ( 2 hours 30 minutes) which
is at a distance of 77 km. Darjeeling is
also connected by road with Sikkim (120 km)
and Bhutan (about 200 km).
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Best Season To Visit |
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March-May and
September-November are the best times to
visit. Bring light woolen clothing during
summer (maximum temperature 16 degrees
Celsius) and heavy woolens in winter
(minimum 1.6 degrees)
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Adventure Sports |
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Trekking, white water
rafting, Kayaking, canoeing, mountain biking
and rock climbing.
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Accommodation |
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There are modern hotels and
restaurants in Darjeeling and Kalimpong, and
comfortable lodges in Kurseong and Mirik
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Transport |
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Transportation is provided
by buses. Vehicles are also available on
hire. Darjeeling is a hill top town
overlooking hills and valleys below.
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Permits |
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Foreigners visiting
Darjeeling must possess and Indian visa. No
permits is required for those coming to
Darjeeling by air through Bagdogra airport,
and proposing to stay in Darjeeling town for
not more than 15 days. However, they need to
repot to the Foreigners Registration Office
at Bagdogra airport on arrival and at the
time of departure and get their passports
endorsed.
Those travelling by rail or road are
required to obtain Restricted Area Permit
before entering Darjeeling . To visit
Kalimpong, this permit has to be endorsed at
the Foreigners Registration Office in
Darjeeling or, alternatively, at the office
which issued it.
No permits is required for trekking trip to
Sandakphu and Phalut provided trekkers
inform the Foreigners Registration Office in
Darjeeling at least 24 hours in advance and
also report on arrival at Sandakphu and
Phalut checkposts.
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Places Of Interest In
Darjeeling |
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Rock Garden : Situated 10 Kms from
the town of Darjeeling it is a very
attractive spot with natural water falls.
Tiger Hill : Drive early in the morning to
Tiger Hill to see the sunrise over the Mt.
Khanchendzonga.
Ghoom Monastery : It belongs to the Gelupa
sect and was built in 1857. The monastery
houses the largest statue of the Maitreya
Buddha or the "coming Buddha".
The Himalaya Institute of Mountaineering :
Situated on Jawahar Parbat about 2 kms from
Chowrasta the premier training centre,
established in the wake of the conquest of
Everest. The Everest Museum is interesting
for its collection of mountaineering
equipments.
The Himalayan Zoo : for Himalayan Fauna,
there is no better place. It houses the
Siberian tigers, Red panda, Himalayan Black
bear, Snow Leopards, Deer, Yaks and birds in
their natural habitat.
Tibetan Refugee Self Help Centre : This was
established in 1959 to help in the
rehabilitation of Tibetan refugees. It is a
major centre for the production of excellent
Tibetan crafts like carpet, woodwork,
leather work etc. In the evening you can go
around the market places.
Happy Valley Tea Estate : 3 Kms from the
town , one can see the processing of the
world famous Darjeeling Tea .
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