The Best Domestic Tour and Tourism: Darjeeling

Fancying a short trip but cannot find a perfect venue? How about a trip to Darjeeling? Perfect!

Darjeeling captures the visions of hills, snow peaks, serenity of vibrant greenery steeped in splendour, a land of breathtaking beauty crowned by the majestic Himalayas.

Darjeeling is one of the most magnificent hill resorts in the world and perfect for budget friendly domestic tours packages. This heavenly treat is dipped in the hues of every shade of nature and bags a good 6,00,000 Indian tourists and 30,000 foreign nationals visit annually.

Let's check what makes Darjeeling the most visited place on earth.

About Darjeeling

Darjeeling resides in the north of the state, West Bengal and on the eastern side of India at Himalayas' foothills. Darjeeling shares its boundaries with some of our neighbouring countries like Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Nepal. It is one of the frugally populated districts of the state. Located at an altitude of 2134 metres above sea level and surrounded by Buddhist monasteries and the mighty Himalayan peak.

In the summer, the temperatures in Darjeeling rise and stay between 14°C and 8°C. Whereas during the winter, the temperature falls from the freezing point of 6°C to as low as 1°C and sometimes even  0 °C. During the monsoon, Darjeeling experiences heavy rain, which leads to frequent landslides.

Cost of Tourism

The cost of tourism in Darjeeling cost between INR 18,000 - INR 20,000. The cost is subject to change as per the meals, accommodation, adventurous activities, and mode of transportation one chooses.

Attraction and Tourism Information

Tiger Hill:

Tiger Hill is the most common tourist place in Darjeeling. It has an extensive view of Mount Everest and Mount Kanchenjunga together. One can enjoy the beautiful sights of the place and the sunrise in between the mountains, if they visit in the morning and sunset if one takes a stroll in the evening.

Darjeeling Himalayan Zoo:

The place is a testament to the native flora and fauna. It is located in the heart of Darjeeling at the Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park. There is a small  museum that was originally started as a little building in the Botanical Garden meant to showcase a variety of butterflies and birds of the hills.

Darjeeling Ropeway:

It is a ropeway in the town of Darjeeling.The ropeway is a tourist destination that consists of sixteen carts and plies between the North Point in the town of Darjeeling and Singla on the banks of the Ramman river.

Japanese Temple:

The famous Peace Pagoda, Darjeeling is a peace pagoda designed to provide a focus for people of all races and creeds to help them unite in the search of peace. It is located in the town of Darjeeling and is also called the Japanese Temple.

Conclusion

Darjeeling is the best place for affordable and quick domestic tours packages. The beauty and the serenity it has, refreshes people’s mind when they take a visit to this place. Make sure to take help of a professional tourism agent to offload your worry and stress of planning for the trip.