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Darjeeling at a
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Darjeeling known as the "Queens
of Hill Stations" offers a picturesque view of the Himalayan
panorama. It is a superlative combination of fern-filled
valleys, snow-capped peaks and tea-scented air. Darjeeling is
famous for tea gardens, magnificent view of the Himalayas, Kanchenjunga peak, beautiful valleys, trekking to high altitude
and famous toy train. As it is Darjeeling attracts botanists,
ornithologists, adventurers, photographers and holidaymakers
alike. Darjeeling has something for everyone. |
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History : |
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Darjeeling has derived its name
from Dhor-je Ling, the Place of Vajra, an erstwhile Buddhist
monastery situated at the Observatory established for the
propagation of the mystic system of Vajrayana Buddhism. This
Himalayan region with its soothing climate however attracted the
attention of the then British rulers who developed it into a
sanitorium for their troops. Very soon it turned into a heaven
for tourists, sightseers, botanists, planters, mountaineers and
trekkers. The most commanding view of the Divine Kanchenjunga
seated on the throne of the dark blue forests, the lush green
tea gardens down the valleys, the mellow red glow of the rising
sun forming into different shapes and sizes cast a magic spell
on the onlookers. It is however the mantra laid prayer flags
fluttering atop the monasteries, the solemn ting-a-ling bells of
the temples and shrines, the colorful processions of the people
singing and dancing to the tune of their unique musical
instruments specially on festive occasions cannot fail to
captivate the interest and imagination of the tourists coming
from far and near. |
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Himalayan Splendors in Darjeeling : |
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Breathtaking Himalayan landscape
& majestic view of Mt. Kanchenjunga (8598 m.) - World's highest
running steam engine which run at 7,400 ft altitude - World
famous Darjeeling tea - Buddhist Monasteries & Stupas - The
world famous Himalayan Mountaineering Institute & Zoological
Park - Adventure tours like Trekking, White Water Rafting,
Mountaineering, Camping etc. - Renowned Educational Institutions
- Heaven for Botanists - Tibetan Language Institute & Handicraft
Centers. |
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