Darjeeling Tour - Red Horse Tours & Travels

Darjeeling - An Exotic Hill Station in West Bengal

Darjeeling is a town that sits in the northern part of West Bengal, at an altitude of 6,710 feet. Safe from the scorching heat of the tropical sun, Darjeeling is sheltered amidst breezy clouds and soft green hills. The region was earlier inhabited only by the Bhutia & the Lepchas and was discovered by the British on their way to towards further east. Impressed by the ambiance and the pleasant climate of the region, soon, a large number of British & Indian elites started to spend vacations in this small town. Resorts were built, transport system was enhanced, and tea plantations were set up.

TEA TOURISM AND IDEAL SEASONS

Today, Darjeeling has become one of the most famous commercial hill stations, known worldwide for the production of its high-quality tea leaves, packed with flavor and finesse. Tea tourism has become one of the most successful endeavors, with thousands pouring in from national & international locations to catch a glimpse of the elaborate process of leaf plucking, aging and packaging. The best time to visit Darjeeling is from the months of April to June when the town experiences mellow sunlight of Spring. After the monsoon is over, Darjeeling can be visited again from September to December during clear skies and chilly mornings.

LOCATION HOPPING

When you visit Darjeeling, opt for top activities like a trip from Ghoom to Darjeeling on a Toy Train, which is a UNESCO declared World Heritage item. Tour through the Happy Valley Tea Estate and enjoy access to the tea estate & the factory. Cultural programs in Chowrasta are always a colorful affair. The monasteries and temples of Darjeeling are some of the oldest, housing priceless relics through the wheels of time, and add to the aesthetic of this popular destination. The zoological garden of Darjeeling near the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute is home to some of the most exotic fauna like Siberian Tigers & Red Pandas.