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Located at the elevation of 6,700 ft at Lesser Himalaya, the town of Darjeeling is one of the top tourist destinations of the state of West Bengal. Well known for its tea plantations and tea industry, its glory also gets escalated with the presence of the Himalayan Railway. It is the headquarters of the Darjeeling district. Also, it is Sadar subdivision’s main town. Located amidst the hilly terrain, it used to be the summer capital during the British rule in India. Since ages, it has been a popular hill station, and in modern days, its popularity as a popular tourist destination and a hill station has escalated manifolds. Every year, Darjeeling witnesses thousands of domestic as well foreign tourists.
Top tourist attractions in Darjeeling
Though Darjeeling has a great number of tourist attractions, its chief tourist spots include the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Himalayan Zoo, Himalayan Railway, Japanese Peace Pagoda, Tiger Hill, Observatory Hill, Rock Garden, Batasia Loop,
Top tourist attractions in Darjeeling
Though Darjeeling has a great number of tourist attractions, its chief tourist spots include the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Himalayan Zoo, Himalayan Railway, Japanese Peace Pagoda, Tiger Hill, Observatory Hill, Rock Garden, Batasia Loop,