The hugely commercial but equally breathtaking Darjeeling boasts of snowcapped peaks and endless tea gardens. Spend your days here exploring the colonial-era architecture, visiting Buddhist monasteries and of course sampling the fabulous tea.
Best Experiences: Visit a tea estate such as the Happy Valley Tea Estate, take a toy train ride through the Batasia Loop and War Memorial, watch the spectacular Khangchendzonga from the Tiger Hill and spend an afternoon at the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute and Museum. Other great destinations here are the Observatory hill, Buddhist monasteries in Ghum and the Japanese Peace Pagoda.
Best Time To Visit: March to May
Ideal Duration: Visit for a minimum of 4 days for a good trip.
How To Reach: Take a flight directly to the Bagdogra Airport lowed by a 4 hour taxi ride. Or take the train to New Jalpaiguri followed by a 4 hour taxi.
Things To Do: Go River Rafting, Trekking
Places To Stay: Tinchuley Ratna Vajra Vatika Resort, Summit Hermon Hotel & Spa , Darjeeling homestay Mangkhim, Summit Swiss Heritage Hotel & Spa