Darjeeling Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in West Bengal, India
About Darjeeling
Darjeeling (DAHR-jih-lihng) used to be a cluster of villages that was administered intermittently byNepalandSikkim. It grew in prominence during the mid-19th century when, because of its climate, the British established a hill station there. Later it was discovered that the area was particularly well suited for tea plantations and Darjeeling tea is still exported worldwide. In 1849, the British annexed the area and Darjeeling became a part of British India. TheDarjeeling Himalayan Railwaywas opened in 1881 (it is now aUNESCO World Heritage Site) and the town became famous during the days when theRajwas governed from Calcutta, the present-dayKolkata. Many Tibetan refugees moved here after Tibet was annexed by China. They co-exist with the descendants of the many Nepalese who once came to th
Top Attractions in Darjeeling
Explore the best things to see and do in Darjeeling:
- ★Aloobari Monastery
- ★Batasia Loop
- ★Bhutia Busty Monastery
- ★Botanical garden
- ★Dali Monastery
- ★Dhirdham Temple
- ★Ghum Monastery
- ★Happy Valley Tea Estate
Where to Eat in Darjeeling
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Boney's Snack Bar
- 🍴Cake Lady
- 🍴Glenary's Bakery and Cafe
- 🍴Golden Tips Tea Cosy
- 🍴Hotel Lunar
- 🍴Hot Stimulating Cafe
Where to Stay in Darjeeling
- 🏨Bellevue Hotel
- 🏨Birds Eye View
- 🏨Cedar Inn
- 🏨Darjeeling Tourist Lodge
- 🏨Gymkhana Resort
- 🏨Hotel Aliment
Darjeeling Travel Guide Sections
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