The hills stations of Darjeeling in the state of West Bengal is known for its pleasant ambiance friendly people and glorious heritage that is indelible part of its identity.
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TutorialsDarjeeling Hill Station in India
Previously a cluster of villages, the hill station of Darjeeling is one of the
highly sought after summer destinations in India. The place shot into fame in
19th century when British took this destination on lease to set up a hill
station. Soon they realized its importance as fertile ground for tea
plantations, which is synonymous with the identity of Darjeeling. Later the
British annexed it to make it an integral part of British India. Due to its
lovely climate, the then small town served as summer capital of British India
when Calcutta was the capital.
One of the most admiring things in the city, Darjeeling Himalayan Railway that
commenced operations 19th century has now been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage
Site. Due to these reasons, the town receives tourists from far and wide who
come to spend some quality time at this summer destination in India. The place
elegantly snuggled amidst the hills of Kanchenjunga is an ideal place to evade
the heat and haze of summers. Basking in the glory of its great heritage, this
captivating Victorian city has thousands of admirers who keep thronging to the
place time and again. The hill station of Darjeeling is renowned for its great
culture of hospitality.
With a host of tourists attractions like Tiger Hill, Japanese Peace Pagoda,
Batasia Loop, Dhirdham Temple, War memorial, The Mall, Chowrasta, Ava Art
Gallery and others, the town of Darjeeling has everything expected of a summer
destination. A stroll into the tea plantations offer you a never before
experience. In addition, it also offers some options of adventure sports. To
provide guests with quality hospitality, there are a number of hotels in
Darjeeling.
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