Dinner
On Reaching Bagdogra, We Were Welcomed By WTP Officials And We Left For Darjeeling, Checked In At The Hotel, Freshened Up And Explored The City.
Darjeeling, Known As The "Queen Of The Hills," Is A Picturesque Hill Station In West Bengal, India, Famous For Its Spectacular Views Of The Himalayas, Especially Kanchenjunga, Its Tea Plantations, And The Historic Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, Which Is A UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here Is More Detailed Information About Darjeeling: Location And Geography: Himalayan Foothills: Darjeeling Is Located In The Foothills Of The Eastern Himalayas In The Northernmost Region Of West Bengal. Mountain Ridge: It Is Situated On A Long, Narrow Mountain Range That Descends Abruptly To The Bed Of The Great Rangit River. Surrounding Areas: Nepal's Easternmost Province Lies To The West, The Kingdom Of Bhutan To The East, The Indian State Of Sikkim To The North, And The Tibet Autonomous Region Of China To The North. Elevation: Darjeeling Has An Average Elevation Of 2,045 Meters (6,709 Feet).
Sightseeing For The Day
- Peace Pagoda, Serene Buddhist Temple With A Domed Roof, Gilded Statues, Ornate Carvings & Valley Views
- Batasia Loop, People Say This Tourist Attraction Offers Breathtaking Panoramic Views Of The Himalayas, Including Kanchenjunga, And A Unique Experience Watching
- the Toy Train Loop Around The Spiral Railway
- Happy Valley Tea Estate, Historical Tea Plantation Offering Tours Showing The Harvesting & Processing Of Tea Leaves.
- Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Established, Educational Venue With A Museum & Indoor Climbing Wall, Plus Classes & Expeditions.
Night Stay In Darjeeling