DARJEELING THE QUEEN OF ALL HILLS
DARJEELING is called as queen of all hills. It is most popular travel destination not only for the Indian tourists but also is amongst the international travellers.
Darjeeling is thought to be derived from Dorjeeling, which literally means 'the place of Dorjee' the majestic thunderbolt. Some believe that the thunderbolt belongs to the Lamaist religion and some believe that it belongs to Lord Indra.
DARJEELING Originally just a cluster of villages that was administered intermittently by Nepal and Sikkim, Darjeeling grew in prominence during the mid 19th century when, because of its climate, the British first established a hill station there after leasing it from the Chogyal of Sikkim and later discovered that the area was particularly well suited for tea plantations. In 1849, the British annexed the area and Darjeeling became a part of British India. The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway was opened in 1881 (it is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site) and the town became the de-facto summer capital of India during the days when the Raj was governed from Calcutta.
Because it was a popular hill station during the days of the Raj, a lovely Victorian town was built among the Himalayan foothills, the remnants of which are still visible around the Chowrasta and Darjeeling remains a popular summer and fall resort for the natives of Kolkata today. For foreign tourists, the main attractions are the cultural diversity (many Tibetan refugees moved here after Tibet was annexed by China and they co-exist with the descendants of the many Nepali and Bihari laborers brought to work in the tea plantations), the beautiful views (including the wonderful vista view of Kanchenjunga), a variety of trekking options, and the opportunity to cool down after a stint in the plains. The town is also a jumping off point for travelers heading to Sikkim .
Darjeeling with its natural beauty provides a wide variety of activities from leisurely scenic walks to more gruelling activities such as trekking and river rafting for the adventurous ones.
DARJEELING is famous for its high quality TEA and tourism. Keeping tourism in mind DARJEELING can be divided in 3 regions as (1) DARJEELING TOWN, KURSEONG AND MIRIK REGION, (2) KALIMPONG AND LAVA-LOLEGAON-RISHYOP REGION and (3) SILK ROUTE REGION
DARJEELING TOWN, KURSEONG AND MIRIK REGION is consisted with the SADAR (DARJEELING) SUB DIVISION of DARJEELING DISTRICT and the most parts of KURSEING SUB DIVISION of DARJEELING DISTRICT. The famous tourist attraction of this region are DARJEELING TOWN, SURROUNDINGS OF DARJEELING TOWN, KURSEONG TOWN, SURROUNDINGS OF KURSEONG TOWNS, MIRIK TOWN, SURROUNDINGS OF MIRIK TOWN, LAKES, TEA GARDENS, HISTORICAL TOURS etc.
KALIMPONG AND LAVA-LOLEGAON - RISHYOP REGION is consisted with the most parts of KALIMPONG SUB DIVISION of DARJEELING DISTRICT. The famous tourist attraction spots/activities of this region are KALIMPONG, LAVA, DELO, LOLEGAON, RISHYAP or RISHOP, CHANGEY FALLS, MANSANG, TEA GARDEENS, RIVER WATER RAFTING, NEORA VALLY NATIONAL PARK, HILLY FORREST, NATURE TOUR, WILD LIFE TOUR, EDUCATIONAL TOR etc.
SILK ROUTE REGION in ancient years this route was the main commercial road that connected CHINA, to INDIA, BHUTAN and to rest of the world. It was the trade linkages between British India and Tibet through the passes of Sikkim dates back to the late 18th Century. The Trade through Nathula had been the outcome of the reputed deliberations and discourses at highest administrative levels between the British India/Sikkim and Tibeto-Chinese Goverments. This region is consisted with sum parts of the KALIMPONG SUBDIVISION of DARJEELING DISTRICT, the WEST BENGAL SIKKIM BORDER AREA, and with sum parts of the EAST DISTRICT of SIKKIM. The famous tourist attraction spots of this region are PEDONG, RESHI, RESHIKHOLA, KOLAKHAM, ALGARAH, TEESTA, RHENOCK, ARITAAR, JULUK/ZULUK, NATHANG VALLY and KUBUP/KUPKUP RECHELA, SILLERY GAON, TINCHULE, KASHYONE VILLAGEe, LAMPOKHARI LAKE. CHANGEY WATER FALL, LUNGCHUK VALLY, LINGTAM, PHADAMCHEN, GNATHAN VALLEY, MEMENCHO LAKE, JEPLA PASS etc.
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Darjeeling is thought to be derived from Dorjeeling, which literally means 'the place of Dorjee' the majestic thunderbolt. Some believe that the thunderbolt belongs to the Lamaist religion and some believe that it belongs to Lord Indra.
DARJEELING Originally just a cluster of villages that was administered intermittently by Nepal and Sikkim, Darjeeling grew in prominence during the mid 19th century when, because of its climate, the British first established a hill station there after leasing it from the Chogyal of Sikkim and later discovered that the area was particularly well suited for tea plantations. In 1849, the British annexed the area and Darjeeling became a part of British India. The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway was opened in 1881 (it is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site) and the town became the de-facto summer capital of India during the days when the Raj was governed from Calcutta.
Because it was a popular hill station during the days of the Raj, a lovely Victorian town was built among the Himalayan foothills, the remnants of which are still visible around the Chowrasta and Darjeeling remains a popular summer and fall resort for the natives of Kolkata today. For foreign tourists, the main attractions are the cultural diversity (many Tibetan refugees moved here after Tibet was annexed by China and they co-exist with the descendants of the many Nepali and Bihari laborers brought to work in the tea plantations), the beautiful views (including the wonderful vista view of Kanchenjunga), a variety of trekking options, and the opportunity to cool down after a stint in the plains. The town is also a jumping off point for travelers heading to Sikkim .
Darjeeling with its natural beauty provides a wide variety of activities from leisurely scenic walks to more gruelling activities such as trekking and river rafting for the adventurous ones.
DARJEELING is famous for its high quality TEA and tourism. Keeping tourism in mind DARJEELING can be divided in 3 regions as (1) DARJEELING TOWN, KURSEONG AND MIRIK REGION, (2) KALIMPONG AND LAVA-LOLEGAON-RISHYOP REGION and (3) SILK ROUTE REGION
DARJEELING TOWN, KURSEONG AND MIRIK REGION is consisted with the SADAR (DARJEELING) SUB DIVISION of DARJEELING DISTRICT and the most parts of KURSEING SUB DIVISION of DARJEELING DISTRICT. The famous tourist attraction of this region are DARJEELING TOWN, SURROUNDINGS OF DARJEELING TOWN, KURSEONG TOWN, SURROUNDINGS OF KURSEONG TOWNS, MIRIK TOWN, SURROUNDINGS OF MIRIK TOWN, LAKES, TEA GARDENS, HISTORICAL TOURS etc.
KALIMPONG AND LAVA-LOLEGAON - RISHYOP REGION is consisted with the most parts of KALIMPONG SUB DIVISION of DARJEELING DISTRICT. The famous tourist attraction spots/activities of this region are KALIMPONG, LAVA, DELO, LOLEGAON, RISHYAP or RISHOP, CHANGEY FALLS, MANSANG, TEA GARDEENS, RIVER WATER RAFTING, NEORA VALLY NATIONAL PARK, HILLY FORREST, NATURE TOUR, WILD LIFE TOUR, EDUCATIONAL TOR etc.
SILK ROUTE REGION in ancient years this route was the main commercial road that connected CHINA, to INDIA, BHUTAN and to rest of the world. It was the trade linkages between British India and Tibet through the passes of Sikkim dates back to the late 18th Century. The Trade through Nathula had been the outcome of the reputed deliberations and discourses at highest administrative levels between the British India/Sikkim and Tibeto-Chinese Goverments. This region is consisted with sum parts of the KALIMPONG SUBDIVISION of DARJEELING DISTRICT, the WEST BENGAL SIKKIM BORDER AREA, and with sum parts of the EAST DISTRICT of SIKKIM. The famous tourist attraction spots of this region are PEDONG, RESHI, RESHIKHOLA, KOLAKHAM, ALGARAH, TEESTA, RHENOCK, ARITAAR, JULUK/ZULUK, NATHANG VALLY and KUBUP/KUPKUP RECHELA, SILLERY GAON, TINCHULE, KASHYONE VILLAGEe, LAMPOKHARI LAKE. CHANGEY WATER FALL, LUNGCHUK VALLY, LINGTAM, PHADAMCHEN, GNATHAN VALLEY, MEMENCHO LAKE, JEPLA PASS etc.
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