Darjeeling Tea Gardens

Tucked away at the northern tip of West Bengal, Darjeeling is located in the Eastern Himalaya. The spectacular beauty of the Kangchendonga Range seems like it is peeking out between the forest, dotted with oak, pine and orchids. The magic here is so appealing that, tourist often refer it as the Queen of Hill Stations.

Tea Estates in Darjeeling

Darjeeling is adorned with the beauty of silvery water falls and chook chook Toy Train. A ride on it offers the chance to explore the sprawling tea gardens. About 70 tea gardens marks the beauty of the this hilly region. Some are open to visitors in the scheduled timing. The must-visit estates are Badamtam, Runglee Rungliot, Happy Valley, Thurbo, Margaret's Hope and Castleton.

Tourist can engage themselves in photography and enjoy a sip of refreshing tea in the nearby cafeteria. They can also have the privilege of buying tea directly from the tea producing factory.

Other Attractions

Besides Darjeeling Toy Train, Kangchendzonga, tourist can enjoy the beauty of Tiger Hill, Senchal Lake, BhanBhakta Sarani, Observatory Hill, Bhutia Busty Gompa, Brich Hill Park and Mountaineering Museum.

Best Time to visit Darjeeling:

An ideal time to visit Darjeeling is from October to January. Tourist can also enjoy the beauty of the hill-station during the soothing days from March to June.

How to reach Darjeeling:

By Air:
The nearest airport is at Bagdogra, connected with major aerodromes in India.

By Rail:

New Jalpaiguri Junction, situated 81 km away is the nearest rail head to Darjeeling.

By Road:

NH55 connects Siliguri with Darjeeling via Kurseong. Private coaches and state transport buses are available to explore the place.