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OVERVIEW |
2222The success of the hill stations of western India had induced the Government to do something for the citizens of Calcutta and the Bengal Presidency. An experimental station for ailing troops was opened at Cherrapunji in Assam, but it proved to be a wash-out-literally- as it turned out to be one of the wettest places in the world. The place Llyod and Grant inspected in 1829 was an old and deserted Gurkha military station 'Dorjeeling' or 'Darjeeling'.
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HOW TO GET THERE |
AIR :
2222Well connected by Air from all parts of the country to Bagdogra(Siliguri),which is the nearest Airport and is a mere 2 hour drive from Darjeeling.
TRAIN :
2222The famous Darjeeling Mail from Sealdah (Calcutta) besides other express trains from all over the country operate on daily basis to the nearest railhead at New Jalpaiguri(NJP/Siliguri).Change over at New Jalpaiguri to the world reknowned Toy Train which winds its way up the hills to Darjeeling.
Road:
2222Very well connected to Siliguri which is a terminal city.A fleet of luxury State/Private buses run overnight to Siliguri from Calcutta.From Siliguri,a 2 hour scenic drive through tea gardens and forsets either by taxi or luxury bus which operate throughout the day,takes you to Darjeeling.
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FAMOUS TOURIST ATTRACTIONS |
Dhiram Temple
2222Located near the Darjeeling Railway Station,Dhirdham Temple was built in 1939.The Temple was constructed by Rai Saheb Purna Bahadur Pradhan and the architect was Beg Raj Sakya.
Tiger Hill
2222Passing through primitive forests of Oak , Magnolia etc. with beautiful ferns ablaze with colour , adorning the hill-sides is the steeply ascending road to Senchal , running through Ghoom on its way to Tiger Hill , 11 kms from the town and at an elevation of 2,590m (8482 ft).
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Happy Valley Tea Estate
2222The Happy Valley tea estate is around 3 kms away from the main town (Chowk Bazar), towards the North. If you walk there, you will get a magnificent view of the Mt. Kanchenjunga, provided the day is sunny and you are lucky.
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Barbotey Rock Garden
2222Situated 10 km from town, is a very attractive picnic spot with natural water falls. The Rock Garden was constructed by The Gorkha Hill Council Tourism Department.
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