Darjeeling conjures visions of serenity, of vibrant green hills steeped
in splendour, a land of breathtaking beauty crowned by the majestic Himalayas.
Darjeeling is one of the most magnificent hill resorts in the world.
This heavenly retreat is bathed in hues of every shade. The flaming red rhododendrons, the
sparkling white magnolias, the miles of undulating hillsides covered with emerald green
tea bushes, the exotic forests of silver fir - all under the blanket of a brilliant azure
sky dappled with specks of clouds, compellingly confounds Darjeeling as the QUEEN
OF HILL STATIONS.
Darjeeling - the name is derived from the Tibetian word 'Dorje' which
means the precious stone or ecclesiastical sceptre, which is emblematic of the thunderbolt
of Indra, and 'ling' - a place, hence the land of the thunderbolt. The sceptre of Indra is
believed to have fallen at a place where now stands the Observatory Hill.
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Darjeeling beckons thousands today for a leisurely
respite from the bustle of the madding crowd. The traveller - whether a tourist or a
trekker, an ornithologist or a photographer, a botanist or an artist - will find in
Darjeeling an experience which will remain etched in ones memory - forever.
General Information:
Darjeeling Town
| Area |
11.44 sq.kms |
| Altitude |
2134 m |
| Population |
345669 (90-91) |
| Climate |
Summer:-
Maximum 14.890°C
Minimum 8.590°C
Winter:-
Maximum 6.110°C
Minimum 1.50°C |
| Rainfall |
320 cms annually |
| Best Season |
March to mid June &
September to mid December |
| Clothing |
Summer - Light woollens
Winter - Heavy woollens |
| Languages Spoken |
English, Nepali, Bengali,
Hindi, Tibetian |
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Communication
Air:
The nearest airport Bagdogra is primarily for Darjeeling hill areas. Bagdogra is 90 kms
(56 miles) from Darjeeling. Journey Time - about 3 hours.
Indian Airlines, Jet Airways operate regular services to Kolkata, Delhi
& Guwahati & Patna.
Helicopter service from Bagdogra to Gangtok.
Indian Airlines N.E.P.C. Skyline Jet Airways operate regular Services to Kolkata, Delhi
and Guwahati.
Airline Offices:
| 1. Indian Airlines Office |
Chowrasta, Darjeeling
Tel : 2254230, 2254231 |
| 2. Clubside Tours &
Travel |
J.P. Sharma Road
Tel : 2254646-47,
2255123 |
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Rail:
Apart from Darjeeling Railway
Station the two closest railway stations are Siliguri (80 kms) and New
Jalpaiguri (88 kms) from Darjeeling. These railway stations have direct railway
connections with Kolkata, Delhi, Guwahati, Varanasi and other major cities of India.
Some Direct Train services from New Jalpaiguri.
| Train |
Destination |
Time (approx.) |
| Darjeeling Mail |
Kolkata (Sealdah) |
12 hrs. |
| Kamrup Express |
Kolkata (Howrah) |
14 hrs. |
| Kanchanjunga Exp. |
Kolkata (Sealdah) |
11 hrs. |
| Teesta Torsa Exp. |
Kolkata (Sealdah) |
16 hrs. |
| Saraighat Express |
Kolkata (Howrah) |
13 hrs. |
| Mahananda Express |
Delhi |
30 hrs. |
| Brahmaputra Mail |
Delhi
Guwahati |
30 hrs.
10 hrs. |
| North-East Exp. |
Delhi
Guwahati |
29 hrs.
9 hrs. |
| Avadh Assam Exp. |
Delhi
Guwahati |
25 hrs.
10 hrs. |
| Rajdhani Express |
Delhi
Guwahati |
22 hrs.
6 hrs. |
| Trivandrum Express |
Trivandrum
Guwahati |
52 hrs.
13 hrs. |
| Guwahati Dadar |
Bombay
Guwahati |
52 hrs.
10 hrs. |
| Lohit Express |
Jammu Tawai
Guwahati |
50 hrs.
20 hrs. |
| Guwahati Bangalore |
Bangalore
Guwahati |
49 hrs.
12 hrs. |
| Dooars Express |
Guwahati
Guwahati |
12 hrs.
10 hrs. |
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