Darjeeling Hill Station

Fast facts -	It is located in the state of West Bengal. It lies in the Shiwalik Hills. The Tea industry and the Darjeeling Himalayan Railways have been recognized as the World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
Did you know -	It is also known as the Queen of the Hills. It was the summer capital during the British Raj.
Must do -	Go for adventurous sports. Visit the various sightseeing destinations and enjoy the beauty of the nature to the fullest.

Popular among the tourists as the Queen of the Hills, Darjeeling is one of the most frequented hills stations in India. Located in the state of West Bengal, Darjeeling lies in the Shiwalik Hills and has become one of the major tourist spots. It is because of its cool temperate climate that Darjeeling was chosen as the place to escape the heat of the plain lands during the summer by the British residents during the British Raj. Darjeeling Tea is the major attraction of this hill station apart from its unique toy train.

The Tea industry and the Darjeeling Himalayan Railways have been recognized as the World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Darjeeling experiences five distinct seasons, which helps in the growth of the best quality tea in West Bengal. Along with the tourism industry, tea industry also contributes to the largest share of the economy of Darjeeling. Here, you can get the best of black teas which are even exported to various countries world wide. You can find numerous tea estates, which contribute to the economy of the state.

The natural beauty of Darjeeling in West Bengal is simply breathtaking. Thousands of visitors from all over the world come to Darjeeling to spend some time in ultimate serenity and peacefulness. The view of the Kanchenjunga range is simply an experience to cherish forever. The cool climate of this hill station makes it an ideal romantic resort. Free from air pollution, Darjeeling has temperate, deciduous, evergreen and coniferous forest. Birch, oak and elm are the trees, which are commonly found in Darjeeling. Here, you can find Lloyd's Botanical Garden, which conserve common and rare species of plants. The Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, on the other hand is a zoological park that preserves rare Himalayan species.

Darjeeling toy train is a narrow gauge railway that has been recognized as the world heritage site. You can alight the toy train that departs from Siliguri to reach the blessed destination of Darjeeling. This journey is simply breathtaking as you can enjoy the beauty of the nature to the fullest. There are regular bus services as well that will take you to this most favored hill station. Darjeeling ropeway is an added attraction for the tourists.

If you are an adventure freak and love nature then Darjeeling is the place for you. You can go for trekking and river rafting during your visit. Do not leave Darjeeling without visiting the Tiger Hills, monasteries, the zoos, tea gardens, Hiamlayan Mountaineering Institute, Ghum Monastery, Bhutia Busty monastery, Mag-Dhog Yolmowa and many others.