DARJEELING

“Queen of Hills” – is a beautiful place offering amazing view of Mt.Kanchenjunga and lush green tea gardens. Darjeeling is also famous for its cultural diversity, boarding schools and opportunities for adventure sports. Located in the lower Shivalik Hills in the Himalayas at a height of 2,134m above sea level, Darjeeling was developed as a hill station by the British. The Mall in Darjeeling is the centre of attraction for tourists. The Himalayan Mountaineering Institute was established here in 1954, by the government of India. Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary after climbing the Mount Everest in 1953, became HMI’s first directors of field tranning.

GANGTOK
Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim, is situated along the river Ranipul. The entire Kanchenjunga range is worshiped as a local deity. Located at a height of 1,547m above sea level, Gangtok has many famous monasteries and stupas like the Enchey Monastery and the Do Drul Chorten. Rumtek Monastery is located about 24 km from Gangtok. The Tsongpo Lake about 20 km away offers breath-taking views of the mountains.

KALIMPONG
Kalimpong, located at the altitude of 1247m from sea level, is a quaint little hill station in the north east. Kalimpong is known for its residential schools like the Dr.Graham’s Homes, St.Joseph’s C onvent and St. Augustine’s School. Places to see here include, Zang Dhok Palri Phodang, Teesta Bazaar and Kaffer.

KURSEONG
Kurseong is a scenic hill station located about 30km from Darjeeling. At a height of 1458m, the town is famous for its tea gardens, exotic vegetation, especially White Orchids which adorn its hill slopes. The weather remains pleasant all through the year. Kurseong is connected to Darjeeling by road as well as the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway.