Darjeeling, the hill station of West Bengal and the center of India's most celebrated tea gardens, has possibly the most picturesque views among all Indian hill resorts. Often called as the queen of hill stations, Dalhousie is situated 2134 meters or 7000ft above sea level.

Dazzling Darjeeling offers spectacular views across the snowy peak of Kanchenjunga and other mountains down to the swollen rivers in the valley. It is a fascinating place, where the tourists can take a glimpse of Buddhist monasteries, visit a tea plantation, go for a ride on the chairlift, can enjoy shopping in the rich markets or go trekking to high altitude spots. The hills of Darjeeling nurture many fantastic sites to take pleasure in, the highest spot Tiger Hill, Senchal Lake, Ghoom Buddhist Monastery, Observatory Hill, Bhutia Busty Monastery, Dhirdham Temple, Natural History Museum, Ropeway, Botanical gardens and Zoological Park are some other attractions. The best time to visit Darjeeling is September, and then from mid March to mid June, when clouds envelop the hills. Darjeeling has the unique feature of a toy train, which takes you from Jalpaiguri to Darjeeling through the steep mountainsides. There are a number of places to stay in Darjeeling that may suit all the budgets. The charges vary depending on the tourist season. Darjeeling, one of the popular hill resorts of India calls you for an adventurous feast. So set your date with the city and let us do the rest for you.