Nestled in the emerald greeneries
below the Himalayan range, Darjeeling greets every guest with a hot tea of
mesmerizing fragrance to behold you in the captivating beauty and warmth that
is much needed while in this place. Almost every type of travelers can relish
their stay in this hill beauty as it offers with wide array of activities.
During winters it is less crowded and
is the best time to visit Darjeeling as you can indulge yourself in every
activities hassle freely. Mt. Kanchenjunga (worlds third highest mountain peak)
remains masked in the haze in winters, but if you are lucky enough than you
will get to see the majestic view of the mountain which is truly awe-inspiring.
It may not seem great as on a sunny day when you can see the magical view of
sun kissing the tip of the mountain giving it a golden look, but on winters
fully covered with haze you can see the ornamentation and decoration of the
snow peak that can’t be seen during summers.
As the spring commences along with
the cold weather, the first glow that emerge on the tea bushes and blossoming
of the flowers like pink magnolias, red rhododendrons and camellias adds auxiliary
beauty to this place making it perfect to visit during this period of time. The
flourishing smell of tea bushes while walking through the tea estates will seduce
you for a next level of romanticism.
The drive through the city seems
flamboyant with the tea estates yet to commence their yielding and no
waterfalls but huge ferns jacketing the mountainous side. Passing Kurseong
which has myriad houses and speeding towards Ghoom where the Ghoom Railway
Station is set at an altitude of 8000 feet, supposed to be one of the highest
in the entire globe and the sands that are sprinkled on the railway tracks for
aiding the train from slipping as it negotiate the steep climb, all seems so
exotic and astounding. Driving just above the railway track from where
sometimes rail crosses with a picturesque backdrop of emeralds all over is what
a traveler needs to complete his journey.
The fast food movement which has
reached Darjeeling will fetch you with some of the delicious and exotic pizzas
and burgers. Momos and other Chinese and Tibetan foods are always there to
satisfy your taste buds. Opening of fast food corners like Pizza house and
Burger house has made one thing in common for the old and young people of this
hill beauty who now can relish the delicacies by sitting in the same place.
Now, it has become a destination where old and young can relish equally without
discrimination, with young enjoying their culture and old relishing in their
tranquility.
Your visit to Darjeeling will provide
you with a much needed break that you have been waiting for, the serene
ambience and the chilly breeze in the winters will capture your heart for a
moment. Truly, this hill beauty with lots of prime attractions and many places
of interest magnetizes lots of tourists from across the globe owing to its unending
beauty. Cherish and poise the memories that you get from this place.
