Tourism in india

Darjeeling district with a geographical area of 3,149 sq.kms., is an irregular triangle in shape. The Northern boundary commences on the west at the peak of Phalut nearly 3657.6 meters high,the junction of the boundaries of Nepal and Sikkim. This boundary runs east from Phalut along a ridge descending to the Ramam river. From there , the boundary follows the course of that river until it joins the Rangit and then follows the great Rangit until it reaches the Tista.Proceeding east of that junction, the boundary follows the Tista upstream until its junction with the Rangpochu,thence it proceeds first up the Rongpochu and then up the Rushattchu, thence the Rushattachu and Sikkim and Bhutan boundary as marked by pillars to the Nechu to its junction with the Dochu or Jaldhaka, thence in that river southward until the Jalpaiguri district is reached in the Khumani forest.

Darjeeling district presents a great variation of climate. As the district consists of two distinct tracts, the ridges and deep valley of lower Himalayas and the altitude varies between 300 m - 3,600 m. In the Tista valley, the climate is subtropical while in the hills, it is temperate. The bulk of the forest areas witness temperate climate although considerable local changes in the configuration and aspects influence climatic condition which often varies through a wider range. The winter in Darjeeling is extermely cold and extends from December to March. The Summer spreads from April to mid June and during this period Darjeeling is delightfully cool. The rainy months are June to September when most of the rainfall occur with appreciable amounts in May and October as well.

Climate

Due to tremendous narration of altitude,differences in aspects the climate within the hill areas vary greatly. In general the hill areas enjoy pleasant summer, heavy rain in rainy season due to strong monsoonal winds and cold winter after added with snowfall in higher altitudinal areas. In Darjeeling hill areas, April,May and Sept - October form the peak tourist seasons due to pleasant climatic conditions. Darjeeling receives about 3000mm of rainfall. The mean maximum temperature is approximately 11.1degree celsius and minimum temperature is 1.7 degree celsius.

Places to see

- DHIRDAM TEMPLE

- TIGER HILL

- BATASIA LOOP AND WAR MEMORIAL

- BARBOTEY ROCK GARDEN

- HAPPY VALLEY TEA ESTATE

- MIRIK LAKE



BY AIR - Well connected by Air from all parts of the country to Bagdogra(Siliguri),which is the nearest Airport and is a mere 2 hour drive from Darjeeling.

BY TRAIN - The famous Darjeeling Mail from Sealdah (Calcutta) besides other express trains from all over the country operate on daily basis to the nearest railhead at New Jalpaiguri(NJP/Siliguri).Change over at New Jalpaiguri to the world reknowned Toy Train which winds its way up the hills to Darjeeling.

BY ROAD - Very well connected to Siliguri which is a terminal city.A fleet of luxury State/Private buses run overnight to Siliguri from Calcutta.From Siliguri,a 2 hour scenic drive through tea gardens and forsets either by taxi or luxury bus which operate throughout the day,takes you to Darjeeling.