5 things that you can't miss in Darjeeling
Darjeeling, the paradise of West Bengal always has attracted me since childhood. I find it to be the best place in West Bengal for experiencing yourself close to Mother Nature.
These 2 places should be in your list when you travel to Darjeeling.
These 2 places should be in your list when you travel to Darjeeling.
1. Sun rise over Mt Kanchenjunga / Kanchendzonga
Get up early to see the sun rise over Mt Kanchenjunga / Kanchendzonga, from Tiger Hill. On a clear day you can see Everest.
Mt. Kanchenjunga / Kanchendzonga is the third highest peak of the world. It rises with an elevation of 28,169 ft. There are various places around the world from where you can view this mountain. The view changes from every location due to its shape. Darjeeling gives a good view from various locations. Out of all the locations in Darjeeling, Tiger Hill is the most popular location.
You can’t miss seeing the changing colors during sunrise over Mt. Kanchenjunga / Kanchendzonga. I can’t miss the view every time I plan my trip.
Tiger Hill is 11 km from the town of Darjeeling. You can hire a jeep or you even can trek to Tiger Hill.
Get up early to see the sun rise over Mt Kanchenjunga / Kanchendzonga, from Tiger Hill. On a clear day you can see Everest.
Mt. Kanchenjunga / Kanchendzonga is the third highest peak of the world. It rises with an elevation of 28,169 ft. There are various places around the world from where you can view this mountain. The view changes from every location due to its shape. Darjeeling gives a good view from various locations. Out of all the locations in Darjeeling, Tiger Hill is the most popular location.
You can’t miss seeing the changing colors during sunrise over Mt. Kanchenjunga / Kanchendzonga. I can’t miss the view every time I plan my trip.
Tiger Hill is 11 km from the town of Darjeeling. You can hire a jeep or you even can trek to Tiger Hill.
2. Treat yourself with breakfast at Keventer’s.
If you are in Darjeeling and when you think of breakfast, it has to be Keventer’s. It may also be called as a legendary restaurant. I recommend sitting in the open terrace. Though in recent days you won’t get great view from Keventer’s, but still get that heritage feel sitting under the blue sky on iron chairs and sipping over Espresso with breakfast of your choice.
If you are in Darjeeling and when you think of breakfast, it has to be Keventer’s. It may also be called as a legendary restaurant. I recommend sitting in the open terrace. Though in recent days you won’t get great view from Keventer’s, but still get that heritage feel sitting under the blue sky on iron chairs and sipping over Espresso with breakfast of your choice.
3. Observatory Hill in the morning
Observatory hill is located near The Mall or Chowrasta of Darjeeling. You can get magnificent view of snow-clad peaks, including Mt. Kanchenjunga/ Kanchendzonga from Observatory Hill. Mahakal Temple is situated on the on the peak of this hill.
The Mall around Observatory hill is a lovely place to spend time with the rising sun. There are several viewpoints there where you can sit and enjoy the sun rise over the snow-clad mountains. The ambience around with fresh sun light touching you will make you be on your foot and give you the energy to walk around for the rest of the day.
Observatory hill is located near The Mall or Chowrasta of Darjeeling. You can get magnificent view of snow-clad peaks, including Mt. Kanchenjunga/ Kanchendzonga from Observatory Hill. Mahakal Temple is situated on the on the peak of this hill.
The Mall around Observatory hill is a lovely place to spend time with the rising sun. There are several viewpoints there where you can sit and enjoy the sun rise over the snow-clad mountains. The ambience around with fresh sun light touching you will make you be on your foot and give you the energy to walk around for the rest of the day.
4. Walk to English Cemetery
Cemeteries are places which we generally don’t include in to see list while traveling. But I recommend to include Darjeeling Old Cemetery which is also called as the English Cemetery. This is the resting place of those early British settlers who turned the densely forested mountains here into world's most renowned tea producing estates and created this beautiful hill town. So if you take an interest in recalling the British Raj memories then go. to Darjeeling Old Cemetery which is located along Lebong Cart Road and about 3 km from the town center.
I would ask my readers to walk from Chowk Bazaar along Lebong Road. When you are near Happy Valley Tea Estate you will get the gate of the cemetery. There is no sign board and the entrance is not very prominent, so keep a watch.
View of the tea estate with Darjeeling town in the back drop is lovely from this cemetery.
Cemeteries are places which we generally don’t include in to see list while traveling. But I recommend to include Darjeeling Old Cemetery which is also called as the English Cemetery. This is the resting place of those early British settlers who turned the densely forested mountains here into world's most renowned tea producing estates and created this beautiful hill town. So if you take an interest in recalling the British Raj memories then go. to Darjeeling Old Cemetery which is located along Lebong Cart Road and about 3 km from the town center.
I would ask my readers to walk from Chowk Bazaar along Lebong Road. When you are near Happy Valley Tea Estate you will get the gate of the cemetery. There is no sign board and the entrance is not very prominent, so keep a watch.
View of the tea estate with Darjeeling town in the back drop is lovely from this cemetery.
5. Lunch at Kunga
Kunga is a very small restaurant. It is located on Gandhi Road. The restaurant is run by a family and they are specialized in serving Tibetan and Chinese dishes.
You have to come for a bit early lunch at Kunga. They can accommodate about 20 persons in their dining hall. At the end of the dining hall there is their kitchen and counter. The restaurant is well decorated and peaceful too.
Get your time and enjoy the smoky foods at Kunga.
Kunga is a very small restaurant. It is located on Gandhi Road. The restaurant is run by a family and they are specialized in serving Tibetan and Chinese dishes.
You have to come for a bit early lunch at Kunga. They can accommodate about 20 persons in their dining hall. At the end of the dining hall there is their kitchen and counter. The restaurant is well decorated and peaceful too.
Get your time and enjoy the smoky foods at Kunga.