India being a land of an exceptional topographic diversity, offers ample scope for adventure and nature tourism. A tour to India will remain unfulfilled if you do not care to visit the Indian hill stations. With a pleasurably cool wind on your back and lovely people extending their warm hospitality, the popular hill stations in India are going to make you crave for more. Millions of tourists from Canada, North America, Europe and Australia travel to India every year to acknowledge the lofty grandeur of nature. Ranging from the Himalayan Mountain Range lying to the north to the Nilgiris in the south, mountain resorts in India are scattered all around the country.
The eastern part also has its fare share of hill stations. Places such as Darjeeling, Gangtok, Shillong and so on attract a huge number of mountain lovers throughout the year. Darjeeling particularly has a unique charm of its own. It belongs to the lower range of the Himalayas, known as the Shiwalik Hills. The average altitude of Darjeeling is 2134 m from the sea level.
Darjeeling is endearingly known as the 'Queen of the Hills' for its majestic natural setting. This state produces one of the finest flavors of tea. The mall region is especially favorite among the tourists. It gives an opportunity to the tourists to leisurely stroll around in the morning or afternoon with their loved ones. Darjeeling is also home to the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway or the Toy Train, as it is informally known as. It has made its way into the World Heritage Site.
Darjeeling is indeed a travelers' paradise as far as exploration of nature is concerned. No two mornings present the same spectacle here. It might be raining cats and dogs now and the sun might appear in just half an hour's time. The third tallest peak in the world Mount Kanchenjunga is seen wearing a silver crown from the famous Tiger Hill in Darjeeling.
Darjeeling offers a broad spectrum of activities ranging from shopping to more serious staffs such as trekking and mountaineering. River rafting is another activity that makes the adrenaline rush for the true adventurers.
Accommodation in Darjeeling is effectively looked after by a large number of hotels and guest houses scattered all across the area. Most of the accommodation venues are in the vicinity of popular places of attraction over there. The transportation in the hill area is well at par with standard merits.
The mentionable places to visit in Darjeeling include Ghoom, the Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Tiger Hill, Mall, etc. The best time to visit Darjeeling is from late August to November. If you want to experience snowfall, you can head for Darjeeling during winter. However, the rainy season should be avoided as landslides often interrupt the transportation services.
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