Darjeeling - the queen of hill station in West Bengal
Darjeeling is a hill station which is addressed by many tourists as queen of hill stations. This queen is holding the crown of snow as her head gear which is nothing but the Himalayan snow peak, Kanchenjunga with its amazing beauty.
The nearest airport, Bagdogra is connected with many important cities in India which have made Darjeeling reachable to all tourists from all over India. From Bagdogra, it is a car ride of 3/4 hours which will make the tourist reach his destination very easily. Trains are also coming up to New-Jalpaiguri which is available throughout 24/7. Now I will talk about a toy train ride which terminates at Darjeeling finally. This train runs on narrow gauge line, which holds the name Darjeeling Himalayan Railway constructed in 1881 under the legacy of British. Now Unesco has given this a special status by declaring it as Heritage Railway. The journey is amazingly enjoyable and various people prefer to travel by toy train as this is an additional gain in their tour of Darjeeling.
There are so many spots of tourist's interest that it is difficult to make them fit in here, in this limited space. So I will name only a few places which can be touched while making a trip to Darjeeling. There is a place called Tiger Hill where people go to see the sunrise over Kanchenjunga. When the sun comes up with its crimson red rays spreading on Kanchenjunga peak the tourist get mesmerized by its heavenly beauty.
Darjeeling is a hill station often referred to as the "Queen of Hill Stations" by tourists. This beautiful destination is crowned by the snow-clad Kanchenjunga peak, part of the Himalayas, offering visitors a breathtaking view of its natural beauty.
The nearest airport to Darjeeling is Bagdogra, which connects with several major Indian cities, making it accessible for tourists across the country. From Bagdogra, a scenic car ride of about 3 to 4 hours will take you to your destination. For train enthusiasts, the New Jalpaiguri (NJP) railway station provides round-the-clock services. One of the most exciting experiences in Darjeeling is the toy train ride on the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, constructed in 1881 during British rule. This narrow-gauge railway has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The journey is slow but incredibly picturesque, making it a favorite among tourists looking for a charming, nostalgic ride.
Darjeeling offers an abundance of tourist attractions, though it’s impossible to list them all. However, one must-see location is Tiger Hill, where visitors gather to witness the sunrise over Kanchenjunga. The moment when the first rays of the sun bathe the snow-covered peak in crimson light is truly mesmerizing, leaving tourists in awe of the mountain's ethereal beauty.
