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I have already said a little bit about Darjeeling . Now I is briefing of the earlier part of my writing about tours & travel of Darjeeling . It is the most attractive hill station to visit in West Bengal . Darjeeling also called in the name of Queen of hill stations of the world.
Visitors from every corner are come here to enjoy the natural beauty . From the place Siliguri , bus service is available to Darjeeling . From Siliguri also have trained service and that is the heritage Toy Train to Darjeeling . The experience of riding of Toy Train is really a sweet memory for every visitor who traveled on this train from Siliguri to Darjeeling . Darjeeling is the combination of some villages . Earlier this place was controlled by Nepal & Sikkim.
From the mid of 19th centuries , it became important place for earlier colonial British ruler of India for its pleasant climate . Latter on this place was the second home for British ruler after Calcutta . During the period of summer time , the entire administration was shifted to Darjeeling by the British ruler and the same would be continued till the end of summer . Thereafter , they had examined the soil of this place and found that this place is very suitable for cultivating Tea as drinking of tea was the weakness of the British ruler . After all they became success.
Thereafter they took the place as their business aspect and they grew and developed this place as biggest Tea market in the world as the brand name Darjeeling Tea . This brand is the world famous till date . Then they started to develop this place for tourists from different places of India and as well as of the world . They were also very fancy and nature lover and thus they set up one railway service from Siliguri to Darjeeling at the name of Darjeeling Himalayan Railway in the year 1881 and started Toy Train since then . This is now world heritage items declared by UNESCO.
The original inhabitant of Darjeeling is Lepcha and Rongpa . Their originality is unclear ; but their small eyes , nose type all are like Mongolians . Here the majority of the people called Gorkhas . They are always trustable by other people for their honesty and they had a vital role in the British army , called Gorkhas' Regiment . Other than these , there are other tribal people are also live here like Sherpas , Bhutias , etc. in one matter they are same that their features are like Mongolians .
These hilly people are having their own cultures and folk dances with their own songs . Their cultures are very rich and also very ancient . All Darjeeling inhabitants are divided in two parts of religion , one is Hinduism and second one is Buddhists and thereafter to some extent is Christian . Most of their songs and dances are for their respective gods & goddess .
Some folk dances are like ; Maruni Nach , Dhan Naach,Jhankri Naach,Jatra Naach , Damphu Naach , Khukuri Naach , Deora Naach , Panchay Naach , Dhimay Naach , Sanginy Naach , Balan Naach , Jhyauray Naach,Paschimay Chutki , Rodhighar Naach , Baton Naach , Jhumara Naach , Sakhia Naach . The main language is Nepali . But they can speak Hindi and also Bengali . Other refugees are mostly Tibetan, they use their mother language.
Main foods of Darjeeling are , Momo , Thupkas , Shaphalay , Alidum , Tibetan Tea and Tongba .
The architecture style is fully influenced by the British and Tibetan culture.
The economy of Darjeeling is fully depending on the Tea Industry and regional fruits especially Darjeeling Orange , Quash , etc . The artistic fine craftsmanship of wood work , bamboo based work , ornaments , trinkets , handlooms , woolen items are valuable . Decorative Nepali Khukris , bedroom slippers , jackets , hanzu coats , handloom coats , etc. are the main attraction..
Within few km there is a Buddhist Monastery . It was built in 1914.
Ghoom Monastery- from Darjeeling this place is about 8 km distances . It is situated just below the Ghoom Rail Station . This is also very beautiful to see . It was built in 1875.
Senchal Lakes- it is nearly about 3 km distance from Ghoom Station . Toy Train can be availed from Darjeeling to Ghoom and from Ghoom another vehicle can be availed up to the lakes . This is just tanks of filter water that supplies to entire Darjeeling district . Here has boating facility and this place is ideal for picnic with family..
Tiger Hills-another attraction of Darjeeling tour is Tiger Hills from where the view of first sun rises of the day can be seen . This view is very attractive for all tourists . This place is the highest peak of Darjeeling .
Japanese Peace Pagoda- is also the place to visit .
Dhirdham temple- is also very nice place to visit . This temple was built in the year 1939 by Purna Bahadur Pradhan , the Rajsaheb . This design was done by Gorkhali architect Beg Raj Sakya at the style of Pashupatinath Temple of Nepal..
The Rope-Way at valley of Darjeeling-Rangit . This is another main attraction of Darjeeling . The journey of such passenger cars is another great experience for tourists . This is oldest rope-way of India is connecting Singla bazar with Darjeeling.
Shrubbery National Park- earlier park was destroyed by earthquake in 1934 . Thereafter , it was again re-built . The musical fountain is the attraction of tourists / a tourist / the tourist . In the evening it looks like heaven with the musical fountain.
Propelling on the rivers Teesta & Rangit is the adventures experience . There are all arrangements of such propelling on the rivers . Even trained river men are always available to serve the tourists and help them to gather great experience of propelling .
Other than the above , there are so many places of Darjeeling ; like Himalayan Mountaineering Institute , here it is found the memento of Tenzing Norgay and Sir Edmund Hillary , both of them were climbed Everest in 1953 , May 29th and created on unforgettable history in the world .
This is not enough , more and more places are at Darjeeling . Just come and enjoy .
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