Darjeeling is the go-to holiday destination for countless Indians
during summer season. This quaint hill-station in West Bengal has
everything you need in the sweltering heat – fresh, cool air,
lovely views and lots of peaceful downtime. Known for its luxuriant
tea plantations Darjeeling is nestled in the lower Himalayas and
offer picturesque views of the surrounding region. Developed in the
mid-19th century by the British, Darjeeling was first
under the control of the kingdom of Sikkim later to be controlled by
the Gorkhas, ultimately to be taken by the British. If you are
planning a visit to Darjeeling this summer, make sure you book one of
the charming hotels
in Darjeeling through Travelguru's summer hotel sale and get
flat 40% off on Darjeeling hotels. Check out the top 3 places to
visit in Darjeeling and start planning your trip right away!
Singalila
National Park
The Singalila National Park is located high up in West Bengal and is
a true delight for nature and wildlife lovers. Sightings of animals
like red panda, leopard, barking deer, wild boar and countless more.
This national park is also great for its trekking trails, so do put
it down in your must-visit list!
Observatory
Hill
Situated on Chowrarasta Square Observatory Hill is the perfect place
to take in the entire hill-station at once. It's one of the major
tourist attractions in Darjeeling and is known for its majestic views
of the Kangchenzonga. There is also an ancient Shiva temple there,
which would interest the spiritually inclined.
Batasia
Loop
Batasia Loop is known for its Gorkha War Memorial and can be reached
on the toy train that is so famous in Darjeeling. There is also a
crafts market nearby where you can pick up some souvenirs to take
back home.
So the next time you are planning a trip to Darjeeling, make sure you
book one of the nice Darjeeling hotels through the summer
hotel sale!
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