Darjeeling- tourist area of interest
An over view about queen of hill stations
I am going to describe here a few words about the queen of hill stations. Do you got the place now? It is none other than the beautiful and alluring Darjeeling. Darjeeling lies in West Bengal state and is best known for tourist attraction. It was once under the ruling power of British. Land was given as a gift to the general Bentick by former Maharaja of Sikkim. Darjeeling due to its scenic beauty attracts thousands of visitors from all over the globe.
Now we will see hot tourist spots located in Darjeeling. Darjeeling is famous for Tibetan Buddhist monasteries. Out of these Buddhist monasteries, Ying Chilling is considered as the oldest monastery. Tourist can see here the image of Maithreya Buddha or upcoming Buddha. Tea plantations located in Darjeeling is yet another favourite spot for tourists. Lush green tea estates in cold misty environment adds beauty to this place. Tourists can directly buy tea from these estates. Happy valley tea estate is one of the famous tea estate in Darjeeling.
If you want to enjoy the scenic beauty of Kanjenjunga and Everest, never hesitate to visit Tiger Hills in Darjeeling. Amazing view of Kanjenjunga and Everest from this location will be an evergreen view for visitors. Toy trains are provided for enjoying the beauty of these hills. Railway loops, especially Basilia railway loop is an area of interest for tourist from where you can see the toy train journey.
Lloyd botanical garden in Darjeeling is a composition of rare species of Himalayan herbs and plants. It is a major area of interest for botany students. If you want to learn the mountaineering skill, you can join in Himalayan mountaineering institute. Tenzing is one among the field director of this institute. Rafting experience in Rangeet river carrying Himalayan water offers a thrilling experience for its visitors.
Darjeeling is also famous for zoological national park. Many rare Himalayan species included in this park widens tourists interest. Himalayan bear, barking dear, Tibetan wolf, Siberian tiger and Himalayan pheasant are some of the animals found in this zoological park. Nearer to this national park, you can find a snow leopard breeding centre. Main aim of this snow leopard breeding centre is the preservation of snow leopard species. If you are planning for a hill station tour, I will surely suggest Darjeeling.
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