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A small town situated in the northern part of the state of West Bengal, provides the perfect ambience of a hill resort with its mild climate and laid back charm. Its verdant hills and valleys are steeped in colour, and are interspersed with vast stretches of lush green tea gardens. Perching over at 8586 metres, Mt. Khanchenjunga is looming over the northern ho riz on. This small hill station, built in a crescent shaped ridge, was a part of princely state of Sikkim, and was invaded time and again by Bhutanese and the Nepalese. The East India Company freed the place from invaders and received the place as a gift from the ruler of Sikkim in 1835 A.D. this place was popularised as a health resort of the British Army during the days of the Raj (Colonial Rule).Darjeeling lies at an altitude of 2,134 metres. Mostly considered as “THE QUEEN OF HILLS”, is the jewel in the crown of the East Himalayas. A land blessed with innumerable bounties of nature, which made the place an avid destination for nature lovers, trekkers and holidayers . The famous tea gardens, Toy train , which has been awarded Heritage Status, by the UNESCO. Lebong the highest race course in this world, the numerous Buddhist Monasteries and Temples make the place, very unique as a hill station. The Tiger Hill , famous for its spectacular sunrise view, is situated at an altitude of 2,573 metres. Ghoom , the highest railway station in the world, situated at an altitude of 2,247 metres, is just about 8 kms from Darjeeling. Sojourn to the famous trekking route of the Eastern Himalayan region, SANDAKPHU at an altitude of 3636 metres and PHALUT , 3583 metres begins from Darjeeling. The Singalila National Park, famous for its famous Rhododendrons, falls on the trekking route. A glimpse of the Himalayan village people and their culture can be experienced, in every single day.
Around Darjeeling
Mirik, locally known as “Burnt Hill” is a pleasant hill station situated at an altitude of 1,767 metres in the Darjeeling hills. The place has a very calming atmosphere and is an ideal place for excursionists. The place is blessed with the largest man made lake of Darjeeling Hills, India. The lake known as Lake Sumendu , and is 1.25 kms long. There is also a Monastery situated on the top of a valley. The orange orchards & cardamom plantation around the valley makes the atmosphere soothing for the visitors.
Kurseong lies en-route to Darjeeling at an elevation of 1475 metres. This small valley is famous form calm and cool atmosphere. The place had become famous for its Forest Rangers Training College.
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