When it comes to a hill stations of India, Darjeeling is one of the most popular destinations. The ineffable and outstanding views of the Eastern Himalayas and the snow-capped peaks of Mt. Kanchenjunga amid the naturally decorated scape of green beauty in the form of tea gardens standing at high altitudes makes it worth a trip. Adhering to the global popularity of Darjeeling town, one can trace its history as the relaxation place in the British times. Therefore, it is quite clear as to why is Darjeeling is named as the “Queen of Hills”. Every traveller visiting Darjeeling is bound to leave a piece of their heart in between the paradise-like beauty and its fresh mesmerizing aura with countless tourist attractions.
The weather and climate of the Darjeeling area is blessed with cheerful and pleasant aura almost throughout the year. As a result of the cleanliness and greenery, Darjeeling experiences calming breezes and sweetness is mixed in its air. Summers are short and last only from May to June. Spring sprouts with all the positivity from March to May making it the best time to visit. Talking about which, the months from October to November also witnesses a large bunch of tourists due to the clear skies in autumn.
Darjeeling witnesses a broad spectrum and diverse cultures mainly because of sharing borders with Bhutan and Nepal. Various groups of the Nepali Hindus and Buddhist groups such as Lepchas, Bhutias, Kiranti Limbus, Tibetans, Yolmos, Gurungs and Tamangs. In addition to this, Darjeeling is the spot and hub for art and festivals. The varied culture boasts different styles and talents in the all fields of music and instruments.
You might find great restaurants and places to eat given to it being a heart-warming host for its tourists throughout the year. However, the world-famous local cuisine of Darjeeling is something you would never miss. The steamed dumplings called Momo will make your taste buds swirl. The other must-try dishes are Alu Mini which is made by boiled potato, spices and the traditional wai wai. A lot of Bhutanese cuisines like Thupka are quite popular.
The tourist attractions in Darjeeling are countless. While some are natural spots with splendid views, there are lot of man-made stops that will make a mark on you. The entire town of Darjeeling is a big tourist attraction.
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