Darjeeling is a timeless hill-station that lies in the northern part of West Bengal. Though the district of Darjeeling is spread across an area of 1,215 square miles, the most visited part is the town of Darjeeling that is nestled in a snug area of 4 square miles. The town is just 3-hour ride away from the nearest railway station, bus/vehicle stand & the airport.
Darjeeling is famous for the production of its high-quality tea leaves. The favorable climate, pesticide-free soil, non-polluted environment & ideal temperatures support a healthy growth of premium leaves that are handpicked by the locals who have been picking & treating leaves since generations. The Darjeeling Tea is prized worldwide for being the "Champagne of Teas" and is imported worldwide at a fairly handsome rate. Also, the Darjeeling Toy Train is a World Heritage Site declared by UNESCO.
If you want to visualize Darjeeling, imagine narrow forest trails where low-hung clouds graze the top of the trees. And when the clouds rise up and the sun filters through the forest & lands on the, streets, the entire town beams with a pristine glow. The fog parts to reveal a stunning view of Mount Kanchenjunga, whose snow-tipped peak takes your breath away with its surrealistic aura.
Airport closest to Darjeeling – Bagdogra Airport
Bus/vehicle Stand closest to Darjeeling – Siliguri Junction, Pradhan Nagar
Railway Station closest to Darjeeling – NJP (New Jalpaiguri) Railway Station