Darjeeling – Queen of the Himalayas, Visit the Beautiful Places

Traveling is about exploring new places over the time frame but few places come under the expectation that forces you to visit the same place again and again. Darjeeling – the queen of Himalayas is one such place that makes you feel magical with every visit. Situated in the foothills of eastern Himalaya where nature and western culture coincide in a beautiful manner. You must remember that Darjeeling was the summer capital of India during British rule and that makes Darjeeling extremely famous across the globe.

Antic buildings, attractive curves on the streets and greenery all around the city will make you fall in love with it whenever you enter the city. The nearest airport is at Bagdogra and the nearest railway station is New Jalpaiguri from where you can reserve a car or book your tickets for the toy train though, the frequency of toy train is lesser these days but you can try enjoying this heritage ride. So, let’s find out some of the special attractions of Darjeeling that forces a person to make another visit.

Beautiful Places in Darjeeling one must Visit

Tiger Hill

 

 

 

 

Start your day by visiting Tiger Hill which is situated 26 km away from Darjeeling city that takes nearly one and half hour to reach the place. The hotel staff will knock the door at 3:30 am and you will 20 minute to get ready for the journey before sunrise. During winter the roads were covered in snow and even during the summer, you will get pleasant weather. Once you reached the place you will find a huge crowd standing on a hilltop. 

You must be wondering about what’s going on with the people over there. Just wait for a while until the Sun god appear. Watching the sunrise from tiger hill is something you will remember for the lifetime. The first rays of the Sun hit the Kanchenjunga in the opposite and the mountain starts sparkling converting into golden color. 

Batasia Loop

 

 

 

 

When you return from Tiger Hill, you will find Batasia Loop which is a must-visit spot for any traveler or nature lover. The toy train track moves 360-degree turn and gives you a chance to click some amazing photographs without riding the toy train. Within half an hour you will find at least two trains passing by narrow tracks. 

Along with toy train, you can watch the full view of Kanchenjunga from Batasia Loop but getting the view of this mountain needs clearer sky and that completely depends on your luck. There is a War Memorial Statue in the middle of Batasia Loop which is made in the honor of brave soldiers. Few merchants will attract you with designable clothes and restaurants are available for breakfast.

Happy Valley Tea Garden

 

 

 

 

We all know that Darjeeling – the queen of Himalayas is famous for Tea and how can you skip Happy Valley Tea Garden that looks mesmerizing with the green tea leaves all around the valley. Spend some time by sitting in the garden where you can watch women are busy in plucking the tea leaves and keeping them on the basket. You will feel relaxed by getting the view of this tea garden that’s for sure. There are plenty of shops made of bamboo that sell packets of tea according to your choice. Take a cup of tea preferably black tea or green tea and enjoy the moment that refreshes the mind as well as the soul.

Rock Garden

 

 

 

 

If you are planning a trip with your loved one then Rock Garden is a must watch place because the place is so beautiful and amazingly planned that you will get lost in it. Natural waterfall, curvy roads, and greenery all around the garden make the place splendid. Walk around the garden and feel the beauty of Darjeeling by visiting Rock Garden which is located 10 km from the city. People now days get busy in clicking selfies rather than visualizing the place with their naked eyes.

Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park

 

 

 

 

Darjeeling zoo is one of the key attractions for people who are going visiting the city for the first time. Some of the endangered species are kept there with regular check-up and maintenance because of the pleasant weather. You can find Snow Leopard, Yaks, Tibetan Wolf, Deer, Red Panda, Pheasant, Monkey, Bear and many more. Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park is the largest high altitude zoo in the entire country. It takes more than two hours to explore this zoo and is a great learning experience for children as we as for adults. Different species of birds will attract you with their chirping. Keep your mobile in silent mode and maintain silence for the sake of those innocent animals.

Among all the places in India, Darjeeling is extremely famous for its uniqueness and natural beauty. You can visit Darjeeling – Queen of the Himalayas and other neighboring places with trusted travel agencies. Travel agents in Jaigaon help you in guiding your tour maintaining the comfort.