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Munnar > Hill Stations of India : Darjeeling Hill Station
Darjeeling / Gangtok Travel, Tourism Guide
In Darjeeling and Gangtok you are going to come across a blissful existence of peace and sanity. A short trip to Darjeeling & Gangtok for about 1 week is going to be an exciting experience. These two hill stations have become the two most alluring hot spots for the visitors because there is simply no dearth of transportation facilities, lodging facilities, foods etc. You can expect a relaxed tour irrespective of the fact whether you are opting for a shorter or a longer tour. When you step into these territories you are at the liberty of availing a plethora of arrangements in shape of inbound tours, honeymoon packages, leisure tours (both long and short ones), exciting jeep safaris, tours through the dense jungles, options of adventurous activities by means of biking, trekking or rafting etc.
While staying in Darjeeling you are going to be charmed by the lush tea gardens without doubt. The tea gardens located at the rolling slopes of the hills are indeed a treat to your eyes. Similarly when you are going to take a look at the famous Tiger Hills, it is going to be a breath taking experience of your life. In your trip to Darjeeling & Gangtok you must not forget to take a ride on the famous Toy Train. It is indeed a marvel of this hill station. The toy trains normally rise to an altitude of 7,500 ft.
Culture:
Both the hills stations happen to be the rich treasure houses of traditional dance forms, folk lore of the mountains, traditional festivities, handicrafts, language, very specific food habits and local architecture.
Places to visit:
While staying in Darjeeling & Gangtok you can indulge in some interesting site seeing activities. For example, you can take a joy ride to these hot spots- Tsongo lake, the very famous Baba Mandir, Nathula pass (but only on some specific dates when permission will be granted), Batasia Loop, Tiger Hills, Ghoom Monastery, Lebong Race Course, Takvar Valley Tea Estate, Darjeeling Zoo, Tenzing Rock, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute etc. if you have to pay visits to all the aforementioned places then it is going to take an entire day. You can also make a short trip to the Tista River, the flower nurseries & Delo top.
Festivals:
The local people of Darjeeling & Gangtok are in the habit of various colorful festivals. They have some exclusive & distinctive local festivals such as the Devil Dances (celebration for welcoming the new year), Maruni, Juhari, Rateli, Malsiri, Chabrung (a very robust fold dance of this area), Celebration of the birthday of the Dalai Lama, Damfu, Dragon Dances, bhai tika, Lakhshmi puja, Deosi, Bhailo etc.
Food:
At Special Darjeeling & Gangtok you can relish a variety of food types such as- Bengali dishes, Chinese cuisine, continental and local dishes (Tibetan tea, Shaphalay, Tongba, Thupkas, Momo etc).
If you plan to take a 7 day trip to Darjeeling and Gangtok then choose to spend the intial two three says in Darjeeling and spend the rest of the time of your tour in Gangtok. One important thing, apart from the trotting you must save some time for a little bit of shopping and marketing in the evenings. It will be a good experience.
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