About India

Darjeeling

Darjeeling meaning place of the Dorjee Thunderbolt and the surrounding area, once belonged to the Rajas of Sikkim. although parts were annexed from time to time by the Bhutanese and Nepalese. Darjeeling is a famous part of hill station in India. The British obtained permission to gain the site of the Darjeeling in 1835. It was practically uninhabited and thickly forested a worthless, uninhabited mountain. But it soon grew into a popular health resort after a road and several houses were built and tea growing was introduced. Built on a crescent shaped ridge, it faces the Himalayas. The surrounding hills are thickly covered with coniferous forests or terraced tea gardens. The best trekking season is in
the April-May when the magnolias and rhododendrons are in full bloom. October-November, there may be the occasional showers. In the autumn the air is dry and visibility is excellent. The Religion in India is blend of Hinduism and Buddhism

Kalimpong
Kalimpong is situated in Darjeeling and is a 51km journey (2 ½hrs) is through beautiful scenery. Set in beautiful wooded mountain scenery, Kalimpong, point of the once three closed lands on the trade routes to Tibet, Bhutan and Nepal. The original name meant the stronghold of the King's minister. The gentle climate has warm summers (around 30 degree Celsius) and cool winters (down to 7 degree Celsius). The best seasons are September-February and March-June. The lifestyle of the local people reflects the social influences of its Himalayan neighbors. Nurseries excels in produce orchids, amaryllis, roses, cacti, dahlias and gladioli. Thongsa Gompa, the oldest Bhutanese monastery, is in poor condition. The highest point in Kalimpong with super views includes the Brang Monastery at Zang-dog Palri. Unique outside Tibet, it retains its special lamaistic order with a school of Tibetan medicine.

Go To Itineraries:

Shangrila Trekking in Sikkim

Darjeeling & Sikkim Trek

Gantok - Martam & Darjeeling Tour