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Published: June 14th 2018
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Darjeeling is one of the most popular hill stations in India, nestled in between the lesser Himalayan ranges. Located at an elevation of 2,042 meters above sea level, this hilly town in West Bengal is a picturesque canvas of natural beauty and spectacular mountain views. Darjeeling is most famous in the world for its locally grown tea in the region. The hill slopes are covered with tea plantations as far as the eye can see. There are many
hotels and resorts in Darjeeling that offer amazing panoramic views of the mountains and tea gardens.
The all-year-round cool and pleasant climate makes Darjeeling one of the top holiday destinations. During winters, temperatures drop below zero with the occasional snowfall also taking place. The summer season, in particular, sees a lot of tourists come in. Winter also sees a few tourists who come to enjoy the cold and snow. Every year, the number of tourists to visit Darjeeling keeps increasing. One of the major attractions of this hill station is the lush green cover of tea gardens on the hill slopes. Some of the
tea estate resorts in Darjeeling have been growing tea for more than 100 years.
For everyone who visits Darjeeling, watching the sunrise from Mount Kanchenjunga
is surely on the checklist. Taking a jeep early in the morning and visiting Tiger Hill to catch the sunrise is a must-do activity for all tourists. There are a few hotels and resorts in Darjeeling who claim to offer the view of Kanchenjunga peak directly from their rooms. This is only possible on days when the sky is clear with no clouds blocking the view.
Darjeeling also provides an opportunity to indulge in tea tourism. It basically involves living at a tea garden bungalow and getting a chance to witness the complete process of tea producing and manufacturing. There are quite a few
tea estate resorts in Darjeeling who have opened their gates for the tourists. Perched on top of a hill and surrounded by tea plantations, these tea estate resorts are perfect to enjoy some time close to nature away from the chaos of the city. The unadulterated natural beauty all around is great for enjoying some leisure time.
Guests can take a lazy walk through the lush green tea gardens. They get a chance to speak to the local tea workers and know more about the types of tea grown and its distinguishing features. They may also participate in
the activity of tea picking – two leaves and a bud. Some of these resorts offer guests a complimentary tea tasting session, together with an entire procedure of how exactly tea tasting is done. A collection of unique blends are presented in the session. If the tea estate belongs to some well-known tea manufacturing company, the resort may also arrange factory visits where guests can learn more about the commercial processing of tea.
Surrounded by tea plantations on all sides, these resorts are great for some bird watching too. Different species of birds can be easily spotted. The rooms in the resorts are built to provide an uninterrupted view of the snow clad mountains and the tea gardens of the estate.
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