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West Bengal Hill Stations
Darjeeling :
The World famous Darjeeling is located at an altitude of 2134m approximately and it is just 90 kms far from Siliguri. It is also called the dream land of the East and well-known for its rich natural beauty which is a mixture of clean fresh air, pleasant weather and lofty mountains. Nearby to it is the Mt. Kanchenjunga, IIIrd highest peak in the world.
The place has Buddhist monasteries which are regularly visited by Buddhists. There is a Toy Train from Siliguri which is very popular and gives the chance to appreciate the true beauty of the area. Best time to visit this place is from April to Mid-June and September to November.
Attractions : Major attractions includes Tiger hill, Ghoom Monastery, Yiga-choling Monastery Observatory Hill, Aloobari Monastery, Bhutia Busty Monastery, Dhirdham Temple, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Zoo, Natural History museum, Lloyds Botanical Garden, Pdamja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, Gymkhana Club, Ropeway, Batasia Railway Loop and Tea plantations. |
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How to Reach :
By Air : Nearest Airport is Bagdogra (100kms).By Rail : Darjeeling is connected through Toy Train from Siliguri. But Siliguri is connected to major cities of India.
By Road : Darjeeling Bus Stand is well connected to other parts via Siliguri |
Mirik :
This newly developed hill station is located at an altitude of 1,767m and 52kms from Siliguri. This wonderful place is having all the facilities which tourists would like to enjoy on Hill Station. The place is ble3ssed with lush greenery, pleasant weather, cardamom plantations, orchards , tea states and misty mountains.
Attractions : Its main attractions are Sumendu Lake and Tea Estates around the city.
How to Reach :
By Air : Nearest airport is Bagdogra (55 kms).
By Rail : Nearest Railway Station is Siliguri (52kms) which is metre-gauge and New Jalpaiguri (60 kms) (broad-gauge). Darjeeling from this place is just 49 kms far.
By Road: Miri Bus Stand is well connected via Silguri to other major parts of the State and Country.
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