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Darjeeling is a popular hill station in northeast India at an elevation of 2,134m, hemmed in by Sikkim in the north, Nepal in the west and Bhutan in the east. Darjeeling district is now known by the official name ‘Darjeeling Gorkha Hill Council’, under which three major hill towns-Darjeeling town, Kalimpong & Kurseong are very popular.
Its verdant hills and valleys are steeped in color and are interspersed with vast stretches of lush green tea gardens. Presiding over all these is the 8,586m Mt. Kanchanjunga looming over the northern horizon, giving a magical aura to the land that entices thousands to its environs and leaves all the senses intoxicated.
Heavily influenced by British India, Darjeeling still retains legacies of its colonial past. The toy train is one of the most striking examples of Darjeeling’s British Raj influence. It runs through the lush green hills emitting white steam scarcely different from the wisps of fog swirling all around the place. There is a chill in the mountain air and if the sun is visible, it is pleasantly warm.
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Visa:
Foreign travelers visiting Darjeeling must posses an Indian valid visa. No special permit is required for either traveling or trekking in Darjeeling. However, necessary travel documents need to be shown as and when requires.
Air Connection: Nearest airport from Darjeeling is Bhadrapur airport (Nepal) 150 km, 5 hrs drive from Darjeeling
Road Connection: Darjeeling is connected by road from Kathmandu
When to visit:
Available year round, except for the monsoons in July-August. The ideal period is January to May and September to December. Special monsoon packages are available for the paddy season.
Tour extensions: Sikkim and Bhutan or any other adventure activities in the Himalayas. |
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Sikkim is a tiny Himalayan state of India situated in the eastern frontier between Tibet (China) to the north, Bhutan to the east and Darjeeling to the south. Sikkim offers the magical feel of a Himalayan fairytale land. It is an amazing place of hidden valleys, mystical monasteries, snow-fed lakes and a mountain setting covered with flowers and forests. This former kingdom is home to three major population groups-the Lepchas, Bhutias and Nepalese-providing a colorful composite of cultures. Mt. Kanchanjunga, the third highest peak in the world at 8,586m, dominates the landscape and is revered as Sikkim’s guardian deity.
There are so many Hindu temples and Buddhist monasteries where you will have a chance to observe different religious festivals and cultural programs throughout the year.
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Visa/ Special Permit For Foreigners:
In addition to an Indian visa, foreign travelers must possess an inner line permit, issued by the Indian Ministry of Home Affairs or New Sikkim House, both in New Delhi and Sikkim Tourism Office, Siliguri to visit Sikkim. The permit is valid for 15 days. If tourists want to visit the interior regions, they must also require a protected area permit which is obtainable in Gangtok from the Department of Tourism. My Nepal Tours & Travels will handle all the official formalities.
When to visit:
Available year round, except for the monsoons in July-August. The ideal period is January to May and September to December. Special monsoon packages are available for the paddy season.
Season:
March-May and October-December are the best times to visit. Sikkim. Light woolens clothing are recommended during the summer (maximum temperature 20.7 0 C) and heavy woolens during the winter (minimum 7.7 0C ).
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