Darjeeling, nestled among the rolling mountains with the glistening Mt Khangchendzonga towering over the blue sky, is fondly called the "Queen of the Hills". It provides a perfect gateway for those seeking to be in harmony with nature.
The place is adorned with colonial architecture and Buddhist monasteries and is the perfect place to satisfy the curious traveller. You can immerse yourself in the exquisite scenery of the Himalayan ranges of Sikkim, Bhutan, Nepal, and Tibet with piping hot, freshly brewed Darjeeling tea as your companion!
Darjeeling, nestled among the rolling mountains with the glistening Mt Khangchendzonga towering over the blue sky, is fondly called the "Queen of the Hills". It provides a perfect gateway for those seeking to be in harmony with nature.
The place is adorned with colonial architecture and Buddhist monasteries and is the perfect…
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6 Days | 5 Nights
Idyllic Sikkim-Darjeeling Honeymoon Package
6 Days | 5 Nights
Getaway to Darjeeling
This Darjeeling tour package lets you experience the charming destination of Darjeeling along with the quiet towns of Mirik and Kalimpong. Soak in the Himalayan ranges, gush over Darjeeling's tea gardens, ride the Toy Train, and enjoy Kalimpong's nurseries among other things this package offers.
4 Days | 3 Nights
Discover Darjeeling-Mirik- Pashupati
This tour package takes you around Darjeeling and a getaway to Mirik, a picturesque tourist destination nestled in the serene hills of the Darjeeling district. You will enjoy the best tourist spots; leisure activities like boating and tea garden walks; and even a chance to step into Nepal at Pashupati, which falls en route to…
8 Days | 7 Nights
Trek to Uttarey and Sandakphu
Sandakphu throws open an incredible panorama of the world’s highest snowline, swerving from the snow ensconced peaks of Nepal to Bhutan and farther east to Tibet. The trek route zigzags along the Singalila Ridge and moves this side and that of the Indo-Nepal border, switch backing and switch-bordering towards an enchanting visually charged summit that…
In this festival one gets a chance to taste and cherish the fragrance of the world famous Darjeeling tea. There is a spread of different varieties of tea, and fairs are organized to promote this. Toy train rides and food stalls selling traditional local food are added attractions of this fest.
Fulpati means an assortment of flowers, leaves, and fruits of different plants considered auspicious. Linked to Durga Puja and marking the seventh day of Dashain, this predominantly Nepali festival is celebrated with processions and dancing.
The main feature of this carnival is rock and band music in English, Bengali, and Nepali by local talents. This lasts for 10 days and also includes photography exhibitions, recitation of poetry by different groups, and car rallies. Local and traditional food stalls are set up at the Mall. It goes without saying that this legendary carnival is the epicenter of different cultural communities coming together and breaking the barrier between different communities and tribes who dwell in this hill station.
This day marks the beginning of the Nepali month Magh, and this festival welcomes the spring season and beckons it to bring to the people of Darjeeling good weather and fortune for the rest of the year. On this day, the locals eat Tarool, a combination of various types of edible roots.
The 15th day of the Nepali month Asar (June) is celebrated as National Paddy Day. It holds great significance for the farmers as it marks the beginning of paddy plantation shortly after the arrival of monsoon in the country. On this day, people plant rice saplings in the fields and have fun playing traditional folk songs and splashing muddy water on each other. Beaten rice with curd, locally known as “dahi chewda” is eaten on this day.
The festival is to help visitors learn about Darjeeling's famous oranges. These ones are paler, smaller and sweeter than those found in the rest of the county. The locals try to make the festival more interesting with cultural performances.
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travel tips
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Carry a pair of comfortable shoes as not all destinations can be reached by vehicle and you would have to do some walking.
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Water is scare in many places in Darjeeling. Carry your own drinking water while travelling. Do not eat or drink anything given by a stranger.
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Shared taxis are the best way to travel in Darjeeling and are easily available. However, ask for the taxi fare before boarding the vehicle.
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If a child is travelling with you, make sure that they have ear mufflers. Travelling to higher altitudes may result in ear blockage and earache.