Darjeeling

Editor's Note

Aptly called Queen of Hill Stations, Darjeeling still resembles an old Victorian town, complete with cobbled roads, old-world bungalows and endless tea estates. Who would have imagined that what appeared as an impenetrable forest and mountainside to the two British agents who were sent to explore the area, would one day be the stunning Darjeeling that draws hordes of tourists with its stunning views of the Kanchenjunga, oak, pine and orchids! And, as a trekker's paradise, it is witness to thousands of people who enjoy its adventure challenges. This is just the place where you wouldn't mind doing nothing; just soak in the cool climate and sip your morning cuppa before the golden rays of the sun! Yes, it's crowded now at all seasons and frequent landslides play havoc to its connection with the rest of the country. But 'Dorje Ling' or Place of the Thunderbolt continues to be its alluring-best with its villages, waterfalls and the tiny toy-train!