Mandala Journeys

DARJEELING - Queen of Hills

Darjeeling is located in the Lesser Himalayas at an elevation of 6,700 ft (2,042.2 m). It is noted for its tea industry, its views of Kangchenjunga, the world's third-highest mountain, and the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, also known as the DHR or the Toy Train, is a 2 ft gauge railway that runs between New Jalpaiguri and Darjeeling in the Indian state of West Bengal. Built between 1879 and 1881, it is about 88 km longThe railway's headquarters are at Kurseong. Darjeeling used to be a cluster of villages that was administered intermittently by Nepal and Sikkim. The culture of Darjeeling is diverse and includes a variety of indigenous practices and festivals as mentioned above. Many of the Nepali Hindus, as well as the various Buddhist and other ethnic groups.

How to reach

By Air

The nearest airport is Bagdogra, near Siliguri, 96 km from Darjeeling. Bagdogra Airport is 2.5 hours by road from Darjeeling and two hours by air from Delhi, and 50 minutes by air from Kolkata.

By Train

New Jalpaiguri (NJP), Siliguri is the nearest station on the main inter-city line. Direct trains to NJP run from Delhi several times a day. If you are traveling from Kolkata (Sealdah Station) the best train for you will be Darjeeling Mail.

By Road

Siliguri is the nearest town connected to the mainline rail network. Ample transport is available to Darjeeling from here. The most popular modes of transport are a taxi, shared jeep depending on bargaining skill.

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