Darjeeling: Crowning Glory of West India

 

Darjeeling: Crowning Glory of West India

With sprawling and serene tea gardens spreading across acres, traditional local culture, and places of tourist interest, Darjeeling is one of the best destinations in West India. This hill station is internationally famed for its beauty, chill climate, and peaceful surroundings. Darjeeling serves as the crowning glory of West India and can be reached by different modes of transportation. Recognized as the Queen of Hills, this charismatic hill town has plenty of tourist attractions that must be explored.

Singalila National Park

Located an hour’s drive from Darjeeling, Singalila National Park has got an abundance of natural beauty and houses a vast number of species. This National Park was declared a Wildlife Sanctuary in 1986. Tourists visiting the park must carry a pair of binoculars and cameras as animals like wild boar, deer, leopard, and red panda are a common sight here. A great variety of beautiful and unique birds also inhabit the park. Trekking, camping, and bird watching are the everyday activities that can be enjoyed here.

Seven Sister Waterfall

Located on the Gangtok and Lachung highway, Seven Sister Waterfall is amongst the leading Darjeeling tourist places, admirable for its distinct falling pattern. When watched from a distance, you can spot seven different streams falling sideways down a rugged cliff. The picturesque sight of this waterfall has made this a popular tourist attraction and you can spot tourists rejuvenating and relaxing at this stop. Enjoy a fun time picnicking at this spot with your friends and family.

Happy Valley Tea Estate

Your trip to Darjeeling is incomplete without admiring the beauty of a lush green tea garden. Born in 1854, Happy Valley Tea Estate is the oldest and second-largest tea estate in Darjeeling. Spreading across 177 hectares, the tea bushes in this estate are well-maintained for ages. These are very old, some being 150 years old. Tourists can take a tour of this tea facility, admire its beauty, delve into the sweet smell of organic and herbal tea plants, and even click a few pictures.

Peace Pagoda

Besides natural tourist attractions, Darjeeling is adorned with places of historical and cultural significance. One such destination is Peace Pagoda, a beautiful Buddhist Temple, founded by Nichidatsu Fuji, a monk from Japan. This temple which houses the four distinct avatars of Lord Buddha is located on the slopes of Jalapahar hills and offers captivating views of the natural scenery around. Built-in a peaceful environment, the tourists can spend a great time praying and nesting here for a while.

Bastasia Loop / Eco Garden

When you will look for attractions near me in Darjeeling, Bastasia Loop will hit your search engine list. This is another tourist attraction located on Hill Cart Road which can be visited via a cab or a toy train ride. You can enjoy a panoramic view of Darjeeling’s beauty, its serene landscape, and the snow-covered peak of Kanchenjunga. There are ample seating shelters and beautiful gardens adorned with seasonal flowers and shrubs. An Eco Garden, which remains the highlight of this area offers a few unique species of plants. Take a stroll, or relax amidst the natural scenery as you try to engulf this breathtaking sight.

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Tanya Gandhi

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