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Darjeeling |
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 In Darjeeling, trekkers who are too old or don't have the time to walk seven hours a day for the allotted time of five to ten days, can always trek upon Sandakphu by jeep or Land Rover. The journey is memorable and tests both the mettle of the driver and the intensity of the vehicle. The trek into the Darjeeling area can be undertaken by any casual walker.
This is a 6/7 days moderate trekking from Maneshanjang, which is 26-km by road from Darjeeling and ideal for views along a standard trail. A popular trekking route from Darjeeling, this trek takes one to Sandakphu and Phalut from where one can have breakthtaking views of Kanchenjunga and Mt. Everest.
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Destinations |
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Batasia-Barahatta |
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 It is a two-hour drive from Darjeeling to Batasia, the starting point of the trek. Here camp is set in the village school ground. The descent has offered lovely views of surrounding valleys and ridges and steep terraced hillsides. (1,744 meters or 5,725 ft):
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BHUTIA BUSTI |
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 Situated at the backdrop of the Kanchenjunga near Chowrasta on C.R. Das Road, this colourful monastery is an important attraction of Darjeeling. Originally a branch of the Nygmapa sect/’s Phodang Monastery in Sikkim, it was transferred to Darjeeling in 1879. The shrine was formerly situated on the Observatory Hill. There is an old library of Buddhist texts upstairs
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DHIRDHAM TEMPLE |
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 The Dhirdham Temple is situated near the railway station and is accessible either by a lazy walk or a jeep. The temple is similar in its architecture to the famous Pashupatinath Temple of Kathmandu in Nepal.
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GHOOM MONASTERY |
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 No visit to Darjeeling is complete without a visit to Ghoom, which is six kilometres away from the main town. The hillock is dominated by the famous Yiga Choeling Monastery and a 4.5-metre tall image of the Maitreya Buddha. Ghoom is at an altitude of about 2,407 metres, and offers a pectacular view of the Valley.
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HIMALAYAN MOUNTAINEERING INSTITUTE |
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 Located about two kilometres from the marketplace is the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, which was established after the conquest of the Everest in 1954 by the then Prime Minister of India Jawaharlal Nehru. The institute has an interesting Everest Museum and also offers some mountaineering and adventure courses. Situated on the Jawahar Parvat, the institute is famous for its unique collection of mountaineering equipment and findings.
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Kalimpong Treks, Darjeeling |
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 Another adventurous high altitude trek done in Darjeeling is in the Kalimpong region from Relli, Pankhasari, and Neora to the highest point in the areas, Rochella at 3,400m. From here it is a steady descent to Tangta, Jhalang along the foothills to Samsing. Trekkers can enjoy the natural panorama of exotic varieties of Himalayan flora, bird, and wildlife that can be seen along this route.
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LEBONG RACE COURSE |
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 The Lebong Race Course, one of the world/’s highest race courses, was laid out in 1885 as a parade ground. Situated at a distance of about 8 km from the main town, the complete lap of the race course is only 480 yards long.
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Molle - Sandakphu |
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 The beautiful valleys of Nepal on one side on those of Sikkim on the other, the vegetation is of the alpine class-an undulating ripple of dwarf rhododendron bushes and shrubs of poisonous aconite. Always in sight of the Himalayan peaks, an excursion to the northernmost point of the trek at Phalut and back, takes three hours each way. Forming the junction of Nepal, Sikkim and West Bengal, Phalut along with Pamyangchi and Sandakphu, is considered one of the most rewarding places to visit. (3,638 meters or 11,929 ft)
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OBSERVATORY HILL |
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 Strolling up the Mall, past the quaint Tibetan market, you arrive at the Observatory Hill, the popular meeting place for tourists as well as residents. It is a major tourist spot of Darjeeling, not only for its religious importance but also for the picturesque views the place offers. The view of the magnificent Mt. Kanchenjunga and the entire landscape below is a site worth seeing.
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River Rafting in Sikkim & Darjeeling |
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 River Teesta of Sikkim extends the most challenging invitation to the rafters in the eastern Himalayan region. Teesta provides a series of whitewater rapids with various intensities at regular intervals. Meandering down the rough and rugged mountain river, one can savour a blend of nature and adventure
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Singalila Treks |
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 The most popular of treks is the one through high altitude areas across the Singalila range in Darjeeling, which starts from Maneybhanjang, goes to Meghma, Toughu, Gairibas, Sandakphu, and Phalut. Treks in the eastern Himalayan region are organized through both high and low altitude areas.
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TEA GARDENS |
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 While in Darjeeling get to know some little-known details of the cuppa that cheers by visiting the tea gardens that dot the valley. In fact, the Darjeeling tea has attained for itself a name and a flavour that can neither be matched nor duplicated. There was a time when Darjeeling tea was a brew against which all other brands of tea used to be graded. Even today, connoisseurs fondly refer to it as the /’champagne of teas/’. Out of over seventy tea gardens in the entire area, the Happy Valley Tea Estate is the nearest one to Darjeeling. Some tour operators provide packages that take you on special /’Tea Garden Tours/’ covering some exotically named gardens.
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TIGER HILL |
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 A strategic point to watch the spectacular sunrise is Tiger Hill, located at an altitude of 2,590 metres above sea level. It offers a magnificent view of the rising sun over the snow-capped Mt. Kanchenjunga and other great Eastern Himalayan peaks. You can also witness some of the high Himalayan peaks from here on a clear day.
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