“Divine nature has blessed all the places on this earth. Beauty should lie in your eyes to admire some place or the other.”
Planning for your honeymoon, or a relaxing family trip, or even a freak out vacation with friends – choose a north east India tour package, and visit Darjeeling. This fascinating place is best known for Buddhist monasteries, tea plantations, ride on the chairlift, shopping in the colourful markets and trekking to high altitude spots. Popular as one of the most magnificent hill resorts in the world, Darjeeling also has a unique feature of toy train, which takes you from Jalpaiguri to Darjeeling through scenic valleys.
Prominent Attractions
The word ‘Darjeeling’ is derived from Tibetian word ‘Dorje’ which means ‘a precious stone or ecclesiastical scepter’ (which is emblematic of the thunderbolt of Indra), and ‘ling’ means ‘a place’. Therefore, Darjeeling literally means the land of the thunderbolt.
War Memorial
Constructed in the memory of brave soldiers who died in wars, War Memorial is worth a visit. It also offers picturesque views of snowy peaks in the backdrop.
Lloyds Botanical Garden
Serving as a family picnic spot, this colourful garden is located below the Market Motor Stand. Various Himalayan plants, flowers, orchids etc. can be spotted here.
The Shrubbery
Located on the Jawahar Parbat behind Raj Bhawan, the Shrubbery is also a beautiful garden offering magnificent views of Kanchenjunga Range and Singla Valley.
Happy Valley Tea Estate
Darjeeling and the nearby areas comprise of about 70 tea gardens, out of which Happy Valley is the nearest (3 km). One can also see the processing of the world famous Darjeeling tea here.
Moreover, all the native people in Darjeeling are addicted to festivities. They celebrate Lepcha/Bhutia New Year’s Day (1st week of January), Losar Tibetan New Year’s Day (February) and Durga Puja/Dussehra with full vigor and enthusiasm.
If you are more inclined towards sightseeing, March to May and September to November is considered the best season to plan a trip to Darjeeling. Tourists also love to get photographed with the snow-clad peaks of Himalayas in backdrop while wearing local attires.
By: Sanjog KR
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Darjeeling Tour – Cream of the Crop in North East India
February 27th, 2010India Tour Destinations
November 12th, 2009
India has everything for all kind of tourists from spiritual, adventure or just to relax for sometime. You name it and we got it. Every corner has its own specialty but the two best spots which a tourist must stay while coming to India are Kodayala, Rishikesh for the ultimate adventure destination and Kerala backwaters for complete relaxation of mind, body and soul. In the north of India, the beautiful place of Kodayala lies in Uttarakhand just 100 kms ahead from Rishikesh. The place is situated in the best of the natural surroundings and camping around is the experience of a lifetime. The fresh water of river Ganga flows near your camp that makes the stay worth living. One can enjoy some amazing activities like river rafting, kayaking and water diving. The night is beautiful with stars all around you and bonfire is a must there. The shores attract you and the whole surrounding is breathtaking. And the holy dip in river Ganga just sums up your journey all the more.
The second ultimate destination to visit is Kerala backwaters, in south of India, truly heaven on earth. One can just stay in their houseboat and relax whole day without doing anything. The perfect way to rejuvenate your body is to get a Kerala massage, a must for a complete body relaxation. You can sit on your boat and catch the fresh fish caught for a perfect dining experience. And the greenery all around just accomplish your perfect trip to India which you will remember all your life.
So come to India and see some amazingly beautiful places which will make you visit to India every year.
By: Kaushal Kishore
