You might have heard a lot about Darjeeling, especially if you live in West Bengal. This hill station, however, includes worldwide popularity. Whether it’s about city exploration or an offbeat destination tour, this incredible mountainous region is always ready to make your experiences delightful.
From NJP (New Jalpaiguri Railway Station), it takes about 3/3.5 hrs to approach Darjeeling. In Bagdogra airport, you have a good number of options for car hire if you come by air. At Darjeeling More, you have the same choices as well. You can go for reserved taxis/cabs or shared taxis. Reach out to the best travel agency in Siliguri town.
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If you have decided to take assistance from a travel agent, make sure to research well so as to ensure your budget and time are worth spending. Siliguri offers a considerable number of travel agencies. All you need is to pick out a trusted one. Know their office address, ensure end-to-end interaction, avoid deals that sound too good/unbelievable, skip agencies with no destination knowledge, skip agents showing less interest in your needs, etc.
A professional and reputed tour guide deal with inquiries with patience. Agents may ask for charges for given assistance/appointments. And there’s no surprise. Like you see a doctor, and give appointment charges, here is no exception to a travel agent asking for consultation charges. Always steer clear of phony tour guides.
Let’s dive into destinations in and around Darjeeling
- Tiger Hill lies in Darjeeling and is about 22km away from the main city. An internationally acclaimed destination sits at an elevation of 2,590m, Tiger Hill offers unmatched sights of Mount Kanchenjunga and ranges of Himalayan peaks. Witnessing the striking view of sunrise over mountainous peaks is absolutely incredible.
- UNESCO Heritage Site, Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, namely Toy Train built between 1879 and 1881. This Toy Train ride completes your Darjeeling tour. Toy Train Joyride handles from its railway station, taking you to Ghum and Batasia Loop which includes a distance of 14 km (approx.).
- Batasia Loop means an airy space built to reduce the gradient ascent of the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway. The unique engineering makes your riding experiences exclusive. The abundance of flowers, and remarkable sights of Mount. Kanchenjunga and Mighty Himalayan peaks around are sure to turn your trip delights further wonderful.
- Rock Garden or Barbotey Rock Garden situated at Chunnu Summer Falls and Ganga Maya Park is another spectacular attraction here. The driving distance from Batasia Loop to Barbotey Rock Garden is about 5 km. Have affordable taxi fare from NJP to Darjeeling for seamless travel experiences.
Nestled 10 km away from the heart of the city, here you see sitting arrangements, down below shops being arranged by the locals, and a closer view of mountain peaks. If you seek offbeat destinations, can go to Takdah (about 25 km away from the city), Tinchuley (about 32km away from the city), Lepchajagat (about 14km away from the city), etc.
