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The activity that tops the list of things to do in Darjeeling is to sip tea. Darjeeling is famous for its tea plantation so try a variety of teas and sink in the steaming hot aromas of fresh tea leaves. This beautiful hill station offers panoramic views of Tiger Hills and Mount Everest. Senchal Lake is a perfect picnic spot with exquisite nature scenery. If travelling with kids and family you can visit the Darjeeling zoo, the Everest and Mountaineering Museum or botanical gardens.
The Observatory Hill is sacred to both Hindus and Buddhists for its Kali temple and is a good option for a religious trip. Adventure enthusiasts can take trekking trails to Himalayan ridges, Indo-Nepal border or Singhalia ridge and enjoy the flower filled countryside brimming over with delicate magnolias, orchids and lush green landscape. The forest trails offer views of Kanchenjunga and glimpses of Everest, Lhotse and Makalu.
A shopaholic can buy exclusive Tibetan Carpets, handicraft, silk, handloom products from Manjusha Emporium and of course don’t forget to take some tea packets back home for friends. Darjeeling is a perfect place to experience a wonderful scenic and relaxed getaway.
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Sightseeing tour in Darjeeling will allow you to experience rarefied mountain air and a lofty beauty, amplified by the world's highest mountains looming in the distance.
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The well-known shopping places in Darjeeling are at Chowrasta. The shops here sell ethnic knick-knacks.
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There are plenty fun activities to do in Darjeeling. You can visit the Himalayan Zoo, which is home to Siberian tigers amongst many other animals that are found in the Himalayan region.
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The popular tourist place near Darjeeling is Mirik a lovely secluded hill station is 49 kms away and is not half as crowded as Darjeeling and makes for a perfect getaway.
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The restaurants in Darjeeling have the influence of neighbouring Bhutan, Tibet and Nepal. It is here that you can feast on momos, kebabs and have a typical English tea with cake and crumpets.
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The Teesta Tea and Tourism Festival is a well-known festival in Darjeeling, which takes place in the month of November.
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