Diwali and Darjeeling-a-ling
November 1st 2009 The Darjeeling area of West Bengal (or Gorkhaland if you side with the locals) has been a great introduction into life in the Himalayan foothills. The mountain sides are home to terraced fields, scenic hilltop towns/cities and fantastic views of the Himalayan range. The steep terrain results in long crowded jeep rides that snake up and down the valley at an average speed that is slightly faster
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