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General Information Of Darjeeling |
- Area 10.57 sq. km
- Population 73,062
- Altitude 2,134 m above sea level
- Languages Bengali, Nepali, Hindi, and English
- Best time to visit March-May and September-November
- STD Code 0354
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Introduction to city Darjeeling - In West Bengal |
For witnessing the sheer magnificence of mountains, unsullied and
pristine, nothing compares with a visit to the famous hill station of
Darjeeling in West Bengal. Even as you drive up the curvaceous roads or take
the famous toy train to your destination, you will be awestruck by the
resplendence of nature. From the humid plains, you suddenly fill your tired
lungs with fresh mountain air. Gurgling streams rush past and in springtime,
the ranges are flaming with rhododendrons. The ethnic population is friendly
and the influence of Buddhism is strong. Past the Batasia loop, past the Ghoom
Buddhist monastery, past the lush tea gardens, you finally arrive in a quaint
town with slanting red roofs among the recent upsurge of concrete, peeping at
you from behind lofty pines.
Like many other hill stations, Darjeeling rose into prominence during the
British Raj when it was developed as a major rest and recreation centre. Until
the 19th century, Darjeeling (derived from Dorje Ling, meaning the place of
the thunderbolt) was part of Sikkim. In 1817, Sikkim conceded the rights to
use the place as a health sanitarium to the British after they helped to
settle a rather disastrous dispute between Sikkim and Nepal. The imprint of
the English on Darjeeling is indelible and can be seen in its gardens, tea
estates, hotels and lifestyle. |
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Sightseeing : Places to visit in destination - Darjeeling |
For witnessing the sheer magnificence of mountains, unsullied and
pristine, nothing compares with a visit to the famous hill station of
Darjeeling in West Bengal. Even as you drive up the curvaceous roads or take
the famous toy train to your destination, you will be awestruck by the
resplendence of nature. From the humid plains, you suddenly fill your tired
lungs with fresh mountain air. Gurgling streams rush past and in springtime,
the ranges are flaming with rhododendrons. The ethnic population is friendly
and the influence of Buddhism is strong. Past the Batasia loop, past the Ghoom
Buddhist monastery, past the lush tea gardens, you finally arrive in a quaint
town with slanting red roofs among the recent upsurge of concrete, peeping at
you from behind lofty pines.
Like many other hill stations, Darjeeling rose into prominence during the
British Raj when it was developed as a major rest and recreation centre. Until
the 19th century, Darjeeling (derived from Dorje Ling, meaning the place of
the thunderbolt) was part of Sikkim. In 1817, Sikkim conceded the rights to
use the place as a health sanitarium to the British after they helped to
settle a rather disastrous dispute between Sikkim and Nepal. The imprint of
the English on Darjeeling is indelible and can be seen in its gardens, tea
estates, hotels and lifestyle. |
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Excursions : Places nearby city - Darjeeling |
| Once you are through with the sightseeing inside Darjeeling town, it/’s
the time to proceed to see the sites nearby. The journey itself is a thrilling
experience with high-altitude mountains roads on one side and cloud-covered
valley on the other. You can take short trips to Mirik, land of oranges, and
the charming city of Kalimpong, famous for its orchids and curio shops. In the
same area is Kurseong from where you can get a panoramic view of the Gangetic
delta from Eagle/’s Crag. Some other nearby places that can be visited from
Darjeeling include Takdah, Sandakphu, and Siliguri. |
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