Things to do in Darjeeling
Darjeeling is a beautiful hill station in the foothills of the Himalayas, located in the West Bengal state of India. It is popular for its tea plantation and beautiful landscape. There are plenty of sightseeing places in Darjeeling and one can just spend as many days here. On your trip to Darjeeling, here are some unforgettable experiences to try.
For planning a Darjeeling trip, you can refer this read.
Joyful ride on the Toy Train
The toy train ride in Darjeeling is a romantic experience. Along with the panoramic view of the hills, you can halt at places to eat the local delicacies. The preferable ride junctions are Ghoom and Kurseong.
Mountaineering
You can try and learn mountaineering at Himalayan Mountaineering Institute located at Jawahar Parbat in Darjeeling. There are ongoing courses on free climbing, ceiling repelling, bungee jumping, etc. of duration ranging from days to month. You can also take one-day exposure course here.
Munch Churpi
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Churpi is a type of chewing bar, which the locals keep munching to keep themselves warm. It is not sweet and has a unique taste, which is good and worthy to roll in the mouth. You can also take home some churpi for winters. It is available in almost all street shops in Darjeeling.
Shopping at Bhutia Market
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Unlike it sounds, Bhutia market is not about the ghosts, but the local community of people. The market includes temporary stalls along the Chowrasta and next to Nathmulls. You can buy handwoven and traditional winter wear for the entire family from this market. The price is reasonable and you can bargain for more number of items. Next to shopping for winter wear collection, you can take home special Darjeeling tea from the Nathmull market.
Get Inked
You can find the tattoo artists in every nook and corner of the town. How about getting inked and taking home the memories of Darjeeling in a different way. There are options for both permanent and temporary tattoos.
You can also book a cab for a day in Darjeeling and enjoy the scenic beauty.
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