Darjeeling is also known as “Queen of Hills”. It is located at a height of 2,134 above sea level. The small hill station is dotted with several tourist attractions.
It is an ideal mountain getaway and it goes without saying that Darjeeling tour packages and attractions are sure to make your Darjeeling holiday an unforgettable one.
If you are planning a trip, the best time to undertake Darjeeling tour is between May and June and between September and November. The summer months are pleasant and cool with sunshine all day through.
The temperature mainly revolves around 25 degree Celsius. During the winter months, the temperature may plunge to as low as 1 degree Celsius. You can carry light woolens in summer and heavy woolens during the winter months.
If you want a break in this hill station, you can opt for one of the many Darjeeling tour packages. Ranging from winter packages in Darjeeling to Tea Garden tour packages, you have a wide range of options.
These packages may be of varying duration. These packages are of 3 nights/4 days, 8 days/7nights, 4nights/5days, and 9days/8nights. Tailor made tour packages are also available depending on your preferences.
The Darjeeling tour packages you buy will essentially include all the tourist attractions in Darjeeling.
Some of the places of interest in Darjeeling you can plan a trip to include Museum of Natural History, Yiga Choeling Monastery in Ghoom, Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Peace Pagoda, Ava Art Gallery, and Mahakal Temple.
Darjeeling Himalayan Railway is another attraction that cannot be left out if you travel to this hill station in India.
You don’t have to worry about booking hotels in Darjeeling as it is taken care of by the travel agents. Most of the time accommodation is in the premium hotels in Darjeeling.
You can also opt for tea estate accommodation. Some of the well known hotels in Darjeeling include Hotel Windamere, Hotel Alice Villa, Hotel Amba Palace, and Valentino Hotel.
The small Himalayan town can be reached by air, rail, and road. The nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport. To board flights you have to come down to Siliguri, which is often referred to as the Gateway to the Northeast.
You can board a bus from here at the Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus. If you prefer traveling by train, you can board a train from NJP or New Jalpaiguri Railway Station, which is located in the outskirts of Siliguri.
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Darjeeling is heaven on earth. Last time I went there with my business friends organised by letsmeetuptour. I never been such a place in my life.