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Destination Darjeeling :

Darjeeling is a town in the Indian state of West Bengal.It is the headquarters of Darjeeling district, in the Shiwalik Hills on the lower range of the Himalaya, at an average elevaton of 6,982 ft (2,128 m). During the British Raj in India, Darjeeling's temperate climate led to its development as a hill station (hill town) for British residents to escape the heat of the plains during the summers, becoming known as the Summer Capital. Darjelling is better known as QUEEN OF HILL STATIONS.

Tourist Attraction In Darjeeling

Tiger Hill
Observatory Hill
The Snow Leopard
Centre Lloyds
Botanical Garden
Batasia Loop
Gram Silpa
Natural History Museum
Barbotey Rock Garden

Access/Getting In Darjeeling

By Air

The nearest airport Bagdogra is primarily for Darjeeling hill areas.

By Rail

The two closest railway stations are Siliguri (80 kms) and New Jalpaiguri (88 kms) from Darjeeling.

By Road

Darjeeling also well connected by road.

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