Darjeeling Tour
QUEEN OF HILLS AWAITS YOU
Darjeeling hill town is located at an altitude of 6,710ft in north east India and is part of the state of West Bengal.Darjeeling district has become a separate district of West Bengal effective 14th Feb 2017 with an area of 1,056 square kilometers of its own.
Although the area of Darjeeling hill town itself is small (about 10 square kilometers), Darjeeling is also a district and spans over a large area of about 2,100 square kilometers. The district has subdivisions like Kurseong, Siliguri etc as well as the hill resort town of Mirik. So there are many lovely places to visit within Darjeeling hills itself.
- 1.Kanchenjunga snow peaks
- 2.Mountain and Monastery
- 3.Historical Churches & Temples
- 4.Rolling Tea Estates on Mountain Slopes
- 5.Museums & Art galleries
- 5.Tiger Hill
- 5.Gardens, Waterfalls & Cable Car Rides
- 6.Jeep safari to Singalila (high altitude national par)
Attractions & Tourism- Darjeeling
Popular Tour
Yuksom and the Dzongri Trail
Gangtok is the capital city of Sikkim and has loads of gems in its kitty; you would be awestruck by the never ending walking trails, gorgeous silver-fir trees and most importantly the hospitality by the locals. Make sure it is on your list of places to visit in Sikkim.
Best time to Visit: October to June
Teesta River Rafting
River Rafting is one of the latest adventure sports in Sikkim. If you want to walk with the momentum of nature, come and get plunged in the crystal clear blue water of river. River Teesta and its tributary Rangeet provides wonderful routes for river rafting. Hit the challenging water streams of the turbulent Tessta by just rafting in it.
Best time to Visit: April–May; and November
Nathula Pass
Nathula pass, located in the Himalayas, connects India with Tibet. The pass, at 4,310 m above sea level forms a part of a side-shoot of the prehistoric Silk Road. Definitely one of the places to visit in Sikkim without fail.
Best time to Visit: May and October
Yuksom and the Dzongri Trail
Sikkim is known as paradise for trekker’s. The trek from Yuksom to Dzongri peak is challenging and adventurous. If you are up then enjoy the most popular trek in Sikkim that takes the trail towards the famous Goecha La. It is premier trekking trail in Sikkim that takes you close to the spectacular view of mighty Kanchenjunga.
Best time to Visit: May and October
Lachung, Lachen and Yumthang Valley
Lachen is a distant village in North Sikkim and the winter home for Tibetan nomadic tribes. Lachung is also a high altitude village of Tibetan and Bhutia people in North Sikkim. And Yumthang is a beautiful valley bounded by snowcapped mountains. All three are extremely beautiful tourist places in Sikkim. One must visit this place for experiencing snowfall in Sikkim.
Best time to Visit: March–June is pleasant; and December–January for snowfall
Zulak
One of the offbeat Sikkim tourist places, Zuluk is a small village located at a high altitude and has a very empowering history due to its connection with the Silk Route. It promises great views of the snowcapped mountain ranges especially during winter and is a fabulous place to visit for those looking for snowfall in Sikkim..
Best time to Visit: March–June is pleasant; and December–January for snowfall
Places - To - Interest
Shimla
Shimla was once par of the Nepalease king-dom and called Shyamla, another name for the goddess Kali, but Shimla never gained any fame until it was 'discovered' by the British in 1819. Three years later, the first 'British' house was erected, and in 1864 Shimla became the summer capital of India. Shimla is the State Capital of Himachal Pradesh, with its population around 1.6 lacs (Shimla town). It was the Summer Capital of India under the British rule. Shimla has witnessed many important historical events, such as the famous Shimla Pact between India & Pakistan, which was signed here. The place is also famous for its natural beauty, architectural buildings, wooden crafts and apples.
McLeod Gunj or Dharamshala
Dharamshala itself is of little interest to travelers, although Kotwali Bazaar, at the foot of the roads leading up to McLeod Gunj, is an interesting and colorful market, and you can visit the Kanga Art Museum. Dharamshala stands at the foot of snow wrapped lofty Dhauladhar ranges and offers a magnificent view of snowy peaks, deodar and pine forests, tea gardens and beautiful hills. Dharamshala with a number of Tibetan settlements and the residence of the spiritual and temporal leader of the Tibetan people, the Noble Laureate His Holiness the Dalai Lama, now really has become a place of international significance.
Kullu Travel
Scenically pretty valley and adventure playground. Kullu was once known as Kullanthapitha - the end of the habitable world. Beyond rose the forbidding heights of the Greater Himalaya, and by the banks of the shining river Beas, lay the fabled Silver Valley. The hill resort of Kullu is located in the Kullu valley of Himachal Pradesh. Kullu lies in the lower reaches of the Himalayan range.
Yuksom and the Dzongri Trail
Sikkim is known as paradise for trekker’s. The trek from Yuksom to Dzongri peak is challenging and adventurous. If you are up then enjoy the most popular trek in Sikkim that takes the trail towards the famous Goecha La. It is premier trekking trail in Sikkim that takes you close to the spectacular view of mighty Kanchenjunga.
Best time to Visit: May and October
Lachung, Lachen and Yumthang Valley
Lachen is a distant village in North Sikkim and the winter home for Tibetan nomadic tribes. Lachung is also a high altitude village of Tibetan and Bhutia people in North Sikkim. And Yumthang is a beautiful valley bounded by snowcapped mountains. All three are extremely beautiful tourist places in Sikkim. One must visit this place for experiencing snowfall in Sikkim.
Best time to Visit: March–June is pleasant; and December–January for snowfall
Zulak
One of the offbeat Sikkim tourist places, Zuluk is a small village located at a high altitude and has a very empowering history due to its connection with the Silk Route. It promises great views of the snowcapped mountain ranges especially during winter and is a fabulous place to visit for those looking for snowfall in Sikkim..
Best time to Visit: March–June is pleasant; and December–January for snowfall