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 Darjeeling
Region
The District of Darjeeling is the northern
most district in the state of West Bengal. See Map
of Darjeeling
The district is made of four sub divisions.
The hill sub divisions of Darjeeling, Kalimpong
and Kurseong and Siliguri
Sub division in the plains.
The town of Darjeeling is the most famous
tourist destination of the region. Known as the queen of the
hills, the town was established by the British during the early
19th century as a summer sojourn to beat the heat and dust of
the plains. Since then the place has been loved by domestic
and foreign tourists alike none less than for the great mountain
views the town offer.
 The
other common tourist destinations of the region include Kalimpong,
Lava, Loleygaon and Mirik. In the recent past, a number of less
visited but equally attractive tourist destinations have come
up in the region including Lepchajagat, Latpanchar, Tinchuley,
Samthar, Pedong etc.
For those interested in Adventure, the region
offers plenty of opportunity to have your adrenalin pumping.
Rafting in the Tista and a trek to Sandakphu are the most common
options. Innumerable choices in Trekking, Camping and Mountain
Biking beacons adventure lovers to Darjeeling hills. |
