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City Information
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Darjeeling
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Darjeeling, the centre of India's most celebrated tea-growing district, has possibly the most picturesque views among all Indian hill resorts. Apart from the monsoon season (June to September), the views across the snowy peak of Kanchenjunga and other mountains down to the swollen rivers in the valley are, simply magnificent.
Tiger Hill is the highest spot in the area at a height of 2590 metres, about 11 km from Darjeeling. The hill is famous for its magnificent dawn view over the Kanchenjunga peak.
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Ghoom Buddhist Monastery is the most famous monastery in Darjeeling and is about eight km from town.
Senchal Lake, a popular picnic spot.
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Access by Air:
The nearest airport is at Bagdogra, 90 km away from Darjeeling. Bagdogra is connected to important cities of the country by domestic airlines.
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Access by Rail:
New Jalpaiguri /Siliguri are the railheads for all trains, except the toy train running to Darjeeling. Siliguri is connected to Calcutta and other parts of the country by train.
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Access by Road:
There are bus connections to Darjeeling from Siliguri, Bagdogra, Gangtok, Kurseong and Kathmandu.
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