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Darjeeling The Enchanted Hills Of Beauty And Tradition

At an elevation of 2134 from the vast unending plains of West Bengal lies the Queen of Hills that is known to the world as Darjeeling. The title "Queen of Hills" was given by the Britishers who were the colonial rulers of India. The beauty and the charm of Darjeeling appealed to them so much that they began to settle down here. The name Darjeeling has been derived from the word "Dorjee-Ling" which means the Land of the Thunder, a name that perfectly suits the place

Darjeeling is a place that seems to have been painted right out of a fairy tale setting. The high rising snow covered mountains of the Kanchendzonga range paints the horizon, the dark green coloured tea gardens clothe the valleys and hillocks, fir, cedar, birch, magnolia and rhododendron trees line the winding roads, centuries old monasteries sanctify and bless the place, rain fed waterfalls cascade beside the roads, scenic views catch your eye from almost every place of the hill station, fresh clean air envelopes the entire place, and amazing trekking trails, rock climbing, river rafting make up the adventurous side. Such is Darjeeling the queen of hills.

To make the most of beauty, peace and adventure that lays here book our Darjeeling tour packages. There are many places of interest that make up this beautiful place and some of the most well known places to see and things to do here would be:-
The Joy Ride- this particular thing to do is a must when in the Queen of Hills. The "Joy Ride" refers to the slow chugging ride aboard the steam powered toy train that runs from the main town of Darjeeling till Ghoom which is the highest point in Darjeeling. This particular joy ride takes on a beauty filled journey that you will never forget in your life. The sceneries that one witness from aboard this train can be seen via no other vehicle as the tracks that this toy train runs on is not accessible by any other means of transport.

The Tiger Hill Observatory- situated at an elevation of 2555 meters this is the highest point in Darjeeling. As this place is situated at a greater elevation than that of the town the views from this place are spectacular. The most well known sight that one can get here is that of the sun rise. As the sun rises from the yonder horizon the Kanchendzonga range is bathed in a splash of orange, red, crimson and yellow. This spectacular sight spellbinds any traveler who witnesses this mesmerizing phenomenon.
The Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park- this Zoological park is home to some of the most rarest and endangered animals of the world. The Red Panda, Snow leopard, clouded leopard, Himalayan black bear and the Royal Bengal tiger are some of the highlights of the park.
Other than these places there are many more to visit and see when on a Darjeeling tourssuch as the vast tea gardens, the Japanese temple, the peace pagoda, the Bengal national history museum, adventure sports such as trekking, rock climbing, parasailing, river rafting etc.

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Culture of Darjeeling

The culture of Darjeeling, India, is quite diverse. Apart from the major Hindu religious festivals like Diwali, Christmas, Dussera, Holi, Ram Navami etc., the diverse ethnic populace of the town celebrates several local festivals. The Tibetan ethnic groups like the Lepchas, Bhutias, Gurungs, and Tamangs celebrate new year called Losar in January/February, Maghe Sankranti, Chotrul Duchen, Buddha Jayanti, and Tendong Lho Rumfaat, to name a few, which provide the "regional distinctness" of Darjeeling's local culture from the rest of India. Darjeeling Carnival, initiated by a civil society movement known as The Darjeeling Initiative, is a ten day carnival held every year during winter that especially portrays the rich musical and cultural heritage of Darjeeling Hills as its central theme.
A popular food in Darjeeling is the momo, a steamed dumpling containing either mutton, pork, beef or vegetables cooked in a doughy wrapping served with a watery vegetable soup and spicy tomato sauce/chutney. Wai-Wai is a favorite packaged snack of Darjeeling hills comprising noodles which are eaten either dry or with soup. Churpee, a kind of hard cheese made from cow or yak's milk is another popular mini-snack that is both nutritious and a pastime. A form of noodle called thukpa, served with soup and vegetables, is extremely popular in and around the hills of Darjeeling. In addition, there are a number of restaurants offering a variety of traditional Indian, Continental and Indian Chinese cuisine to cater to the tourists. Tea is the most popular beverage, procured from the famed Darjeeling tea gardens, as well as coffee. Chhang and tongba are local alcoholic beverage made from millet.
Colonial architecture characterizes many buildings in Darjeeling; several mock Tudor residences, Gothic churches, the Raj Bhawan (Governor House), Planters' Club and various educational institutions are examples. Buddhist monasteries showcase the pagoda style architecture. Darjeeling is regarded as a center of music and a niche for musicians and music admirers. Singing and playing musical instruments is a common pastime among the resident population, who take pride in the traditions and role of music in cultural life. Western music is popular among the younger generation, and Darjeeling is a major centre of Nepali rock music. Prashant Tamang the winner of Indian Idol 3 is a resident of Darjeeling. Cricket and football are the most popular sports in Darjeeling. An improvised form of ball made of rubber garters is often used for playing in the steep streets.
Some notable places to visit include the Tiger Hill, the zoo, monasteries and the tea gardens. The town attracts trekkers and sportsmen seeking to explore the Himalayas, serving as the starting point for climbing attempts on some Indian and Nepali peaks. Tenzing Norgay, one of the two men to first climb Mount Everest, spent most of his adult life in the Sherpa community in Darjeeling. His success provided the impetus to establish the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute in Darjeeling in 1954. In the Tibetan Refugee Self Help Center, Tibetan crafts like carpets, wood and leather work are displayed. Several monasteries like Ghum Monastery (8 km or 5 miles from the town), Bhutia Busty monastery, Mag-Dhog Yolmowa preserve ancient Buddhist scripts.

Devastating fire breaks out in Darjeeling

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A devastating fire raged through the main market square of Darjeeling town in West Bengal, bringing back memories of the horror of 1971. In 1971 the same patch of the market had been razed to the ground.

The fire broke out at around 2.15am at MP Road. According to a local resident the fire started from a wooden shop, the floor of which gave way and spread rapidly after two LPG cylinders burst in the restaurant on the ground floor of the same building. With the area densely populated with wooden shops without any gaps, in no time the fire spread.

Local residents; Fire tenders from Darjeeling, Kurseong, Kalimpong, Bijanbari; Green Force of the Dera Saccha Sauda; Army (21 Madras and 11 Gorkha Regiment) together managed to contain the fire by 7am. With acute water scarcity, private water tankers pitched in to help.

"Around 90 shops have been gutted. Though estimates have not been made of the loss, it would be to the tune of 

above Rs. 2 Crores" stated Saumitra Mohan, District Magistrate, Darjeeling. Most of the schools including St Joseph's and Loreto Convent declared a closure".

    "The cause of the fire has not been ascertained. Prima facie it could be from a short circuit" stated a fire officer. "I remember the fire in 1971. The same stretch had been gutted. I had then helped as a student" stated Sher Bahadur Rai, a retired army Personnel".

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Aritar - one of the famous place of East sikkim.

Aritar

Located in east Sikkim, Aritar is steeped in history and natural beauty. A breathtaking view of Khangchendzonga only adds to the many natural riches that Aritar is blessed with. Lush green forests, sweeping hills of paddy fields and placid lakes hidden inside deep forests makes it a perfect destination for those in search of nature trails and a serene holiday.



The Lampokari Lake surrounded by lush greenery is considered one of the oldest in Sikkim. This lake has been recently provided with artificial embankment to facilitate boating, a first for Sikkim. A short trek leads you to Mankhim Dara, where a temple dedicated to the ethnic Rai community is located. Mankhim offers a 360 degree view of the surrounding areas. The Aritar Gumpa is one of the oldest monasteries in Sikkim belonging to the Karma Kagyu lineage order of Tibetan Buddhism.

Aritar hosts the Lampokhari Tourism Festival is during end of March and early April. There is leisurely boating in the Lampokhari Lake, horse riding around the Lake, traditional archery competition and short treks to nearby hilltops and viewpoints. For the more adventurous, there is rock climbing and paragliding, which is guaranteed to keep your adrenaline rushing. The festival offers visitors traditional cultural shows, flower exhibition and local ethnic cuisine to tickle your taste buds.