Nestled among the rolling mountains with the glistening Mt Kanchenjunga towering over the azure sky, Darjeeling fondly called "Queen of the Hills", provides a perfect getaway for those seeking to be in harmony with nature.

The British laid the foundation of this tea town almost 150 years ago to escape the sweltering heat of the Indian summer, but today hundreds of travellers from across the globe continue to flock this sleepy town to discover the charm of a unique world.

This is the land of the muscatel flavoured Darjeeling tea revered by connoisseurs across the globe. This is the land of the world heritage Darjeeling Himalayan Railway where the century old miniature steam engine still chugs uphill vying for space with the fast disappearing Land Rovers.

Discover the nuances of Darjeeling through its diverse and vibrant culture where the legendary Gorkhas are in harmony with the ever smiling Lepchas, the robust Tibetans and the enduring Sherpas.

You can snug in their home stays and traverse through their enthralling folklore or live like a king in colonial bungalows along the verdant tea gardens, pampering your taste buds with exotic cuisines, all along.

Offer yourself an exquisite alpine scenery, where the lush meadows abound with delicate flowers and unwind your mind by soaking the riot of colours along the Rhododendron trail, to see the snow capped Himalayas kiss the sky. You can also feel the adrenalin gush through your body while rafting down the frothing waters.

Absorb the peace at the Buddhist monasteries where the drone of the monks smoothen your nerves or join the bustling crowd gyrating to techno tunes under strobe lights.

Rediscover your soul in these misty Hills where even the gods share a common altar.


Visit Darjeeling – the world's nicest place.

Reena Chettri