Darjeeling, India - Travel Guide and Attractions

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my Darjeeling travel guide here - Have Facebook? Darjeeling, India, is located in the very Northern part of the West Bengal state. Coming from Kolkata, it's hard to believe that Darjeeling is actually in the same state, it's such a vastly different place. In order to get to Darjeeling, India, it's easiest to take the train to the nearest station which is located at New Jalpaiguri (known just as NJP by the train code. There's little to do in NJP, but from right outside the train station you can then board to a shared jeep and for 200 Rupees, you can take the jeep straight to Darjeeling. The jeep normally takes about 4 hours to reach the town and they will often stop for a few bathroom and snack breaks. The ride to Darjeeling is very windy and very uphill into the mountains, so if you get sick easily, be sure to take motion sickness medication. You will have some amazing views on the road Darjeeling, India, is an old hill station that offers beautiful views of the Himalayas. It's a small town and unlike other huge Indian cities, it's much quieter, peaceful, and it's a very nice place to just explore on foot (though not all the attractions are accessible on foot. So after arriving in Darjeeling, I first set off to explore the Chowrasta Square, which is a non-vehicle area with shops restaurants and cafes. There are also many trails leading from the square to other parts of the town. I explored a few of the footpaths leading in various directions to discover Buddhist Tibetan temples and other residential areas. Probably the most famous thing about Darjeeling, India, is its production of tea; It's one of the most famous places in the world for tea. The climate, elevation, and rich Himalayan soil make it prime growing conditions. Surrounding Darjeeling you'll have a chance to see rolling tea fields and if you have time you can even visit a tea farm such as Happy Valley. Don't forget to buy plenty of tea in Darjeeling before you depart. At the top of the main hill in Darjeeling is the Mahakal Temple, one of the most famous Hindu / Buddhist temples in the city. The temple is fully decorated by Tibetan colorful flags and there are lots and lots of monkeys, that can at times be aggressive. You can also walk around the area and explore the cave. Just be careful of the scammers in this area that try to ask you for donations. Another one of the most famous attractions in Darjeeling, India, is the Darjeeling Himalayan railroad which is better known as the Toy Train. It's an old locomotive train that runs of burning coal. You can go to the railroad station and purchase tickets daily for the joy ride, which is a 1. 5 hour circuit that takes you on a leisurely ride from Darjeeling to Ghoom, the highest elevation railroad station in all of India. The railroad is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The Tibetan Refugee Self Help Center is a center for Tibetan refugees where you'll find handicrafts and other things to purchase. When I went it was quite quiet and there actually wasn't much to do there. Other really popular attractions in Darjeeling, India, include the Himalayan Zoo and the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, which are located on the same compound and accessed with the same entrance ticket fee. The zoo was interesting and included a snow leopard and lots of red pandas. The mountaineering institute is a museum that houses many artifacts from Himalayan mountain climbing expeditions. While many choose to wake up and go to Tiger Hill for the sunrise of the beautiful Himalayan mountain range, I was so cold that I didn't wake up and just stayed on the balcony of my hotel to view the gorgeous sunrise over the mountains. Darjeeling, India, is a beautiful little town and you'll have a great and relaxing time when you travel there
Date: 2019-08-19

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Comments and reviews: 10

Punam Rai
Darjeling was part of Nepal before British invasion in India and you all people know it. if you don't know it, you are Gobar Ganesh coz you jst believed what other said and never tried to find the truth. India was colony of British and Nepal also lost few parts of it because of You Indian people. You people allowed foreigners as they showed money. they entered in India showing business and Indians opened their three eyes as they dreamed of money. Nepal lost many part because of you silly people. And don't dare to say that Nepal was part of India. pity and shame on you(not because india was colonized but you all are splitting nonsense about Nepal's independence. Have you ever heard Nepal celebrating independence day as you people do? No because we cut colonizer's head. we didn't sell our dignity for a penny. you colonized people are trying to be superior because Britishers treated you equal to Dog. never forget the quote Dogs and Indians are not allowed. You people can't change history. Nepal is oldest country of whole Asia. if you pretend as good people don't insult Nepal by saying nonsense.
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The witcher
All those nepalis calling darjeeling as a part of Nepal well folks your own country Nepal was part of India we may also claim it to be India how's that? It would take us 1week to capture your entire beloved country and we'll include it in india. Its shocking to see Nepalis behaving this way we consider you guys our brothers and we love u guys but this hatred is purely contrary to what we think of you guys. So india loves nepal but Nepal hates India.
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NEVE VIBES
to all the people who say darjeeling is a part of nepal. well nepal was a part of india once. just like budhism comes from hinduism. iam not tryna brag about my religion or country iam just telling its all ours or none. and yeah i follow no religion no race no hatered. all are equals to me
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PARAS BAROT
people saying Darjeeling was once part of Nepal and should be in Nepal must also know throughout history geography of many countries have changed, at once Afghanistan, srilanka and parts of Thailand were controlled by different Indian kings, but today India can't claim on all those.
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Soubhadra Maiti
That's why it's called. Something which is nowhere in the world, can be found in India. and something that is nowhere in India, is in West Bengal, from Sea to the Hill. N. B. - Don't get it wrong, I do respect every country. Long Live India, Long Live the World
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Amaya Amaya
One day may be I will visit India and Pakistan. I hard Darjeeling and Shillong are beautiful states my mom's part of family from Darjeeling, Assam and Shri long and my Dad, s some family from Pakistan Kolkata. But I never went any of the countries
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mau Tweety
Darjeeling is very beautiful in every ways. People over there wonderful, very lovable, no words to say. Hats off to all the old women, who still work with sweet smile. even in cold weather they serve the visitors with big smile. God Bless them all.
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mark white
Hey MarkLove your show I started watching a few weeks ago now im addicted. How you capture the true origin of where ever you go is out standing. I have been in the food business 30 years and never did I ever see such passion. Thank you
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TheGamingIndian
I see the East India Company did its job really well. We seem to still be fighting among one another over what belongs where ad to whom instead of trying to unite. All hail the once mighty East India Company
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Prabal Limbu
Thanks Mark for projecting m y town. It is lovely, u r vdo n my town as well. Everbody you welcome to Darjeeling and you can crash into my homestay (Seri's homestay. I love my town and seeyou here
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