India Tourism » Travel to Darjeeling

The name Darjeeling is a composition of 'dorje' meaning 'thunderbolt' and 'ling' meaning 'place' ... 'the Land of Thunderbolt'. The Nepalese had marched till the east of Sikkim in 1780 as far as Tista river. Due to a disagreement with Nepal, the British declared war against Nepal at the end of 1813. In 1816 by a treaty signed at Seagoulie, Nepal ceded 4000 sq. miles of territory and by the treaty of Titalya in 1817 the Rajah (king) of Sikkim was reinstated.

Enjoy the breathtaking view of Mt. Kanchendzonga Range (3rd Highest Mountain in the World) during sunrise. Share your experience with the Himalayan culture & religion. Visit Monasteries, world famous Tea Gardens & Heritage Toy Train. Straddling a ridge at 2134m and surrounded by a tea plantations, Darjeeling has been a popular hill station since the British established it as an R&R centre for their troops in mid-1800s.

Prime Sites :
Tiger Hill - Tiger hills is the highest point in the area which provides the most exotic view of the Kanchenjunga peaks. On a clear day the sight of Mt.Everest is just enthralling.

Batasia Loop - This railway loop is an interesting example of engineering. At this loop the toy train takes a very unique turn.

Senchal Lake - A scenic place near the tiger hills.

Chowrasta - This is one of the important shopping places in Darjeeling.