Eastern himalaya: Travel Darjeeling with Navigator
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Darjeeling, the queen of the hills is probably the most popular hill
station in Eastern Himalaya situated at an altitude of 2250mt. (7500ft.). One
can have the view of entire Singalila Range along with Mt.Kanchandzonga, Bhutan
Himalaya and a part of Mt.Everest from Darjeeling The eye caching valleys,
meandering rivers and of course the lush green tea gardens are the unique
features of Darjeeling. If Darjeeling is the crown of Eastern Himalaya
Mt.Kanchandzonga is the jewel on that crown. More over it is the place which
has the amalgamation of different communities and cultures i.e. Nepalese,
Bhutias and Chinese.
Attractions: Tiger Hill (sunrise point), Batasia Loop, Ghoom Monastery are
called 3 points are to be covered early in the morning. Padmaja Naidu
Himalayan Zoological Park, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Tenzing & Gambu
Rock, Loyed Botanical Garden, Lebong Race Course, Tibetan Self Help Refugee
Centre, Mal and local market are called 7 points. Rock Garden is the recent
addition to the pace of attractions with a picturesque waterfall. Gangamaya
Park can be covered along with. A 2 hours joy ride by Darjeeling Himalayan
Railway (DHR), the world heritage site, is a unique experience.
Arround Darjeeling Himalaya
Kalimpong: Kalimpong is another important hill station of North Bengal. The
journey from Darjeeling to Kalimpong will be a pleasant experience because of
its beautiful roads and it offers an excellent view of the confluence of the
river Tista and Rangeet. Durpindara offers a breathtaking view of the Himalayan
Range. Other important sights include three monasteries, orchid nurseries,
Kalimpong Art and Craft centre, Dr. Grahams Home, a large school set up in
1900 and Delo Hill.
Kurseong: It is a small and quiet township just 30 km away from Siliguri on
the way to Darjeeling. Kurseong is famous for its view point Eagles Crag which
offers the view of Mt.Kanchandzonga and the southern plains. Dowhill and
Moakaibari Tea Eastate are the other attractions of Kurseong.
Mirik: Mirik is a small hill station with a beautiful lake. Boating in the
Mirik lake is perfect way of relaxation. The other attractions are the apple
orchards and the tea gardens.
Lava, Loleygaon: These two places are the recently invented hamlets in the
lap of the nature. Lava is 32 km. away from Kalimpong and Loleygaon is about 56
km. Loleygaon offers a magnificent view of Mt.Kanchandzonga where as Lava is
famous for virgin Neora Valley National Park and Lava Monastery.
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