Explore and Discover the Queen of Hills

Darjeeling, a city situated in the Himalayas in the state of West Bengal, is renowned for tourism, tea industries and the Darjeeling Himalayan Railways. This lovely hill town started developing when the British set up a sanatorium and military depot here. Darjeeling town is situated in the lesser Himalayas at an altitude of 2050 m above sea level.

The name Darjeeling comes from the word Dorje-ling,in which Dorje means thunder and Ling means place, which means the place of thunderbolt. It is also said that the word Darjeeling comes from Dorj-rinzing, it is a name of a lama who founded the monastery which once stood on Observatory Hill.

Lovingly called as the Queen of Hills, Darjeeling offers a mesmerizing travel experience to the visitors coming to visit the place. Darjeeling is one of the idyllic hill station nestled in the lesser Himalayas and is widely known for Himalayan Railway the (world heritage site). Darjeeling is one of the most beautiful hill stations in India that magnets the vacationers from every part of the world. The pristine air of the hill is bliss for the people who visit the place. The nature is at its best. The spectacular sunrise and sunsets are unforgettable sights at Darjeeling India. The hill resort has attracted botanists, ornithologists, trekkers, photographers and holidaymakers alike. Darjeeling is famous for the magnificent mountains of Kanchenjunga, Lhotse, and Makalu. This place has attracted them all. Apart from the climate and serene sights history of Darjeeling is very interesting.

Darjeeling enjoys a pleasant climate throughout the year. Darjeeling Tour takes tourists to the well-known tourist spots in Darjeeling that include Buddhist Monasteries, Japanese Peace Pagoda, Tiger Hill, Observatory Hill, Rock Garden, Batashiya Loop, Nightingale Park and the Lord Shiva Temple. Tiger hill is just 11 Km away from main town and located at an elevation of 2590 meter above the main sea level. Be here and explore the wonderful views of sunrise over the Kanchenjunga hills. This is one of the highest places in Darjeeling which will certainly leave you spellbind. The other attractions in the adjoining areas are bird sanctuary and Sinchal Lake must visit attractions in Tiger hill.

Darjeeling is famous all over the world for its variety of teas that have unique aroma and taste. Darjeeling Tea House located diagonal to Nathmulls is a favourite place among the tourists who buy tea from Darjeeling.

Mall road of Darjeeling is a major tourist attraction. The beautiful surrounding of mall road never fails to tempt visitors. Visitors coming here never fail to take a delightful walk along the mall road that gives the view of the beautiful surrounding and snow capped Kanchan Junga. Every year during the month of April and December program is organized by the DGHC in The Mall to give a warm welcome to tourists coming to visit Darjeeling. The mall is also famous for some of the well known shops that sell antiquities, Darjeeling shawls and more of all Darjeeling Tea.

All these features make this land a perfect holiday destination for travellers coming to this land from all corners of the world. Come and explore this beautiful hill town and enjoy a fascinating holiday in the Queen of Hills.