Adoring North East Honeymoon Tour In Queen Of Hills Darjiling
Location: Darjiling
Duration: 3 Nights / 4 Days
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Location: Darjiling
Duration: 3 Nights / 4 Days
Holiday Type: Honeymoon Packages
Interest Type: Honeymoon Tours
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Darjiling :- Darjiling is a town in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is located in the Mahabharat Range or Lesser Himalaya at an average elevation of 6,710 ft (2,045.2 m). It is noted for its tea industry and the Darjiling Himalayan Railway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Darjiling Himalayan Railway connects the town with the plains and has one of the few steam locomotives still in service in India.Darjiling has several British-style public schools, which attract students from India and neighbouring countries. The varied culture of the town reflects its diverse demographic milieu consisting of Nepalese, Bhutia, Bengali and other ethno-linguistic groups. Darjiling is the main town of the Sadar subdivision and also the headquarters of the district. The history of Darjiling is intertwined with that of Sikkim, Nepal, British India, Bhutan and Bengal.
The hills of Darjiling are part of the Mahabharat Range or Lesser Himalaya.Darjiling is a part of the Eastern Himalayan zoo-geographic zone. Flora around Darjiling comprises sal,oak, semi-evergreen, temperate and alpine forests. Dense evergreen forests of sal and oak lie around the town, where a wide variety of rare orchids are found. The Lloyd's Botanical Garden preserves common and rare species of plants, while the Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park specialises in conserving and breeding endangered Himalayan species. The fauna found in Darjiling includes several species of ducks, teals, plovers and gulls that pass Darjiling while migrating to and from Tibet. Animals found here include the one-horned rhinoceros, elephant, tiger, leopard and hog deer, while the main bird species include theBengal florican and herons. As of 2009, work was in progress for setting up a conservation centre for red pandas in Darjiling.
Apart from the major religious festivals of Dashain (Durga puja), Tihar (Diwali) and Christmas the diverse ethnic populace of the town celebrates several local festivals. The Lepchas and Bhutias celebrate new year in January, while Tibetans celebrate their new year, Losar, in February–March. The birthday of the Buddha is celebrated in mid-June with processions.Darjiling Carnival, initiated by a civil society movement known as The Darjiling Initiative, is a ten-day carnival held every year during the winter with portrayal of the Darjiling Hill's musical and cultural heritage as its central theme. A popular food in Darjiling is the Nepalese and Tibetan momo, a steamed dumpling containing meat cooked in a doughy wrapping and served with clear soup and achar.
A form of Tibetan noodle called thukpa, served in soup form is also popular. Other commonly eaten dishes include alu dum, a potato preparation, and shaphalay, Tibetan bread stuffed with meat. Tea is the most popular beverage, the Tibetan version is also drunk. Colonial architecture characterises many buildings in Darjiling, exemplified by several mock Tudor residences, Gothic churches, the Raj Bhawan,Planters' Club and various educational institutions. Buddhist monasteries showcase the pagoda style architecture. Darjiling is regarded as a centre of music and a niche for musicians and music admirers. Singing and playing musical instruments is a common pastime among the resident population, who take pride in the traditions and role of music in cultural life.
Darjiling also has a Peace Pagoda built in 1992 by the Japanese Buddhist organisation Nipponzan Myohoji. The Darjiling Himalayan Railway is a 600 mm (2 ft) narrow-gauge railway that was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1999 for being "an outstanding example of the influence of an innovative transportation system on the social and economic development of a multi-cultural region, which was to serve as a model for similar developments in many parts of the world", becoming only the second railway in the world to have this honour.
The Darjiling Ropeway, functional since 1968, was closed in 2003 after an accident killed four tourists. It was proposed to be reopened in 2007, and finally opened in February 2012.The two most significant contributors to Darjiling's economy are tourism and the tea industry. Darjiling tea, due to the unique agro-climatic conditions of Darjiling, has a distinctive natural flavour, is internationally reputed and recognised as a geographical indicator. Darjiling produces 7% of India's tea output, approximately 9,000,000 kilograms (20,000,000 lb) every year.
Darjiling had become an important tourist destination as early as 1860. It is reported to be the only location in eastern India that witnesses large numbers of foreign tourists. It is also a popular filming destination for Bollywood and Bengali cinema. Satyajit Ray shot his film Kanchenjungha (1962) here, and his Feluda series story, Darjiling Jomjomaat was also set in the town. Bollywood movies Aradhana (1969), Main Hoon Na (2004), and more recently Barfi! (2012) have been filmed here. The Darjiling urban agglomeration consists of Darjiling Municipality and the Pattabong Tea Garden.
Places Of Interest :- Batasia Loop, Bhutia Monestry, Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, Peace Pagoda, Tiger Hills, Darjiling Himalayan Railway, Mirik Lake, Sandakphu, Mahakal Temple, Everest Museum, Passenger Ropeway, Tibetan Buddhist Monastery, Chowrasta, Suntalekhola, Neora Valley National Park, Lava, Chapramari Wildlife Sanctuary, Ghoom Monastery, Bindu Dam, Barbotey Rock Garden, Jhandi Dara Sunrise Point, Tea Garden, Chattakpur, Dhirdham Temple, Samsing, Druk Thupten Sangag Choling Monastery, Lebong Race Course, Ghanti Dara
Distance :- 75 Kilometres Approx. From New Jalpaiguri Railway Station/Bagdogra Airport By Road
Best Time To Visit :- The best time to visit queen of hills Darjiling is between April to June and from September to December. For tourists, there are two best seasons to visit Darjiling town, one during the Spring which is short lived from March to April, and the other during Autumn (September to November). These are the times when the temperature is pleasantly cool and the sky is usually clear.
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Pick up from Bagdogra Airport/ New Jalpaiguri Railway station and proceed to Darjiling. Check in hotel post lunch. Fresh up at the hotel and in the evening go for some local sightseeing and return back to the hotel for a comfortable night stay and have your sumptuous dinner at the hotel. Breakfast is not included for this day.
Early morning get up and have your breakfast at the hotel, now go to for sightseeing and excursion by car aligned for the itinerary. Return back to the hotel in the evening for a comfortable stay and have your delicious dinner at the hotel.
Get up early in the morning have your breakfast at the hotel and after breakfast further proceed to explore Darjiling by car and its nearby area. Return back to the hotel in the evening have your candle light dinner at the hotel with bonfire arrangement, after having a romantic dinner at the hotel, romantic night is waiting for you, to make this night memorable for the whole life we have arranged a flower bed decoration for you, so enjoy your moments with your loved one.
Get up in the morning pack your bags have your breakfast at the hotel and now it’s the time to say good bye to Darjiling check-out the hotel and car will drop you at the Bagdogra Airport/New Jalpaiguri Railway Station and your trip ends here with sweet memories.