Darjeeling is a very popular hill station in the state of West Bengal. Situated at a height of 2050 m above sea level, the place is well known for its scenic beauty, snow clad mountain peaks and lush green tea gardens spread over acres. Darjeeling offers tourists a magnificent view of the mighty Himalayas especially Mt. Kanchenjunga. Other attractions of Darjeeling are Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park, Lalkuthi, Alubari Gumpha, Bengal Natural History Museum, Abha Art Gallery, Rock Garden, Lake Race Course, Happy Valley Tea Estate and many more. You can also witness sunrise from Tiger Hill located 11 km away from the heart of the city.
How to Reach
You can reach New Jalpaiguri by train or bus. From New Jalpaiguri, you can take auto rickshaw or taxi to go to Tenzing Norgey Bus Terminus. From here you can get bus, minibus, share taxi to Darjeeling.
Accommodation
WBTDC Darjeeling Tourist Lodge. Tel : (0354) 2254412. Tariff - Rs. 2000-2800.
Hotel Continental. Tel: 9830308705. Tariff - Rs. 800-1000.
Hotel Sonali. Tel: 9232763570. Tariff - 1000-1800.
Hotel Lunar. Tel: (0354) 2254194. Tariff - 1500-2000.
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