IgoUgo

Darjeeling Journals

Queen of Hills

A travel journal to Darjeeling by sarad

Quote: Darjeeling is one of the most beautiful Hill stations of India designed by Britishers in 19th century. Most of the people live here are of Nepalese origine.
  • Cheer!
  • Flag
  • Print

Queen of Hills Best of IgoUgo

Overview

Quote:
Whether seeing sunrise from Tiger Hill or roaming around Mall Road, Darjeeling lures everybody. The toy train which shuttles between Siliguri and Darjeeling has become a legend since it has been operating more than 115 years. Ghoom monastry and Batashay loop are famous places to visit. You can see beautiful Kanchangunga Mountain from any part of Darjeeling. It remains cold throughout the year and th best season to visit this hill station is May-June and September-October.Quick Tips: What you need in Darjeeling is warm cloth to protect yourself from the cold. Tea is its famous attraction for foreingers and Indian tourists alike. In Tibetan Refugee Centre, you can see Tibetan people working on ...Read More

About the Writer

sarad

sarad
Kathmandu, Nepal

Darjeeling Tips & Stories

So you think you're fit?

Popular Darjeeling Hotels

Windamere Hotel
User Rating: 4 out of 5
The Mayfair
User Rating: 3 out of 5
Dekeling Hotel
User Rating: 3 out of 5
Aliment Hotel
User Rating: 3 out of 5
Snow Lion Homestay
User Rating: 3 out of 5

Tea Plantations
User Rating: 4 out of 5
Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI)
User Rating: 3 out of 5
Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park
User Rating: 3 out of 5
Darjeeling Himalayan Railway
User Rating: 3 out of 5
Tibetan Refugee Centre
User Rating: 3 out of 5