Introduction
Bestowed to the British East India Company in 1917, Darjeeling is well known as 'Queen Of Hill Stations'. Darjeeling is also accomplished for its most aromatic Darjeeling Tea. The real fun in coming to Darjeeling is on the Toy Train as travellers are awed by both the scenery as well as railway line, which is surely an engineering masterpiece and undeniably one of the wonders of the world. It has been called as the 'Queen of Hill Stations' for its arresting beauty and picturesque location. Darjeeling with its natural beauty provide a variety of activities from leisurely scenic walks to more strenuous activities like river-rafting and trekking.

Quick Facts
Location : Located 115 kms from Gangtok
State : West Bengal
Area : 11.44 sq km
Trip Highlights : Darjeeling Tea, Toy Train & Tiger Hills
Ideal time to visit : May-June and September-November
Languages : Gorkha, Nepali, Hindi, Bengali, Tibetan and English
STD Code : 345
Climate : Summer (Max - 25ºC) & Winter (Max - 10 ºC)
Best time to visit : May-June and September-November


Darjeeling Air/Rail/Road Links

Airport :	The nearest airport is Bagdogra which is located 90 kms away from Darjeeling. There are direct flight connections with Delhi, Calcutta and Guwahati
Railway Station :	The closest railway station is Jalpaiguri/Siliguri which is located 88 km away from Darjeeling. It has direct railway connections with Delhi, Calcutta, Guwahati, Chennai and other major cities of India. The toy train runs from Siliguri.
Bus Station :	Darjeeling is connected to Sikkhim, Nepal, Bhutan and the surrounding hills by roadways.

Places To Visit In Darjeeling
Ghoom Gompa
Cherishing an image of the Maiterya Buddha, this is very well known monastery of Darjeeling. It is located just below Hill Cart Road . As it is very dark and old, it's often lovingly called as 'Gloom monastery'.

Tiger Hill
Situated at an altitude of 2590 metres, this place is about 15 kms away from Darjeeling. The hill is famous for its breathtaking view of Mount Everest, Kanchenjunga Peaks and Eastern Himalayan Peaks. An early morning trip to Tiger Hills always remains an unforgettable and unique experience.

The Observatory Hill
It has a great historical and religious importance as it holds a revered temple complex for both Hindus and Buddists. It is also popular for giving a magnificent look from the top.

The Mall And Chowrasta
These are an important landmarks of Darjeeling. The Mall Road gives a pleasurable view of all the mountains and valleys and Chowrasta is the hub of this magnificent town. The mall gives a pleasant view of the mountains and valleys.

Shopping Centres in Darjeeling
Shopping in the 'Queen of Hill Stations' can be very enticing. A packet of tea is a popular souvenir. May curios and carpets can also be bought from this hill station. You can get a variety of brass statues, religious objects, wood carvings, jewellery, woven fabrics etc and you can buy all this stuff from-:

Famous Hotels in Darjeeling
Darjeling hotels are the perfect hotels to spend your summers. These hotels will provide you ultiamte satifaction that you have never felt before.

Nearby Gateways
Getting away from Darjeeling can be fun. You can explore these places around Darjeeling and have a great time:-

Gangtok (119km)
Bagdogra (90 kms)
Jalpaiguri (88 km)