Darjeeling Trip: A Trip To Remember

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For nature lovers Darjeeling is a virtual Mecca. Blessed with natural wonders like mist clad Himalayas, exotic flora & fauna, undulating slopes, lush tea gardens, this quaint town is a land of paradise. Aptly called Queen of the Hills Darjeeling will allure you with its beauty and serenity. Apart from the scintillating natural beauty, the hill station is also home to many monasteries, renowned colonial hotels that take you on a walk down the memory lane. So, in short a Darjeeling trip gives you many options of enjoying, isn't it?
This little town is also one of the best honeymoon destinations in India as it has much to offer to all kinds of couples. The adventure-loving couples can try their hands at hang gliding, mountain biking, trekking, or river rafting. Whereas the couples who want to relax and rejuvenate after going through the stressful wedding preparations can sit down with a cup of tea and watch sunrise at Tiger hill or take morning strolls at the tea gardens. The best thing about going to Darjeeling on honeymoon is that you have nature on your side. Most couples honeymooning in Darjeeling prefer to stay ...
... in heritage hotels like Windamere hotel to enjoy all the stunning views, perfect hospitality and different types of cuisines including the local ones and have a feel of the grandeur of the Raj era.
Also, you can plan a Darjeeling trip during the summers. Darjeeling has been a major summer tourist destination of India since the Raj era. The Brits flocked to the hill station during summers to escape from the unkind Indian summers and that's the reason it is known as British summer resort. For those who love cold and want to enjoy snow fall can visit the hill station from mid-September to mid-December, although it gets quite cold by December.
Darjeeling is also a famous shooting spot for Indian movie makers. Movies such as Aradhana and Main Hoon Na have been shot here. Does that song Mere Sapno ki Rani from the movie Aradhana where Rajesh Khanna in a jeep chases Sharmila Tagore who is travelling in a Toy Train ring a bell? Also, did you know that Vivial Leigh who starred in Gone With the Wind was born in Darjeeling? Yes, this small town is home to many noted personalities as well as awe-inspiring tourist spots.