While on the way to Darjeeling passing through Mirik , Pashupati Market , is a surprise element.It is situated at a distance of around 15 km from Mirik. The entry gate to the market is through a Indo-Nepal check post which falls on the left side of the road. A visitor needs to show his/her…
Going to Darjeeling via Mirik road is also a nice option for the travelers.The road trip takes you through the tea gardens , fog engulfed mountains and tall pine trees.Why should I take this route unlike the traditional route which is shorter ? This may be your obvious question.But I just need to tell you…
Reaching Gangtok via Darjeeling route is also a better option in my view. From my on road findings, the Darjeeling to Gangtok distance is 125 kilometers and road conditions are good. The journey duration is 4 to 5 hours (3 hours non-stop) ,provided, you do the site seeing on the way as well. Lamhatta park…
Darjeeling is a nice place to buy decorative unique Himalayan items.The street shops are full of variety of local stuffs like Thangkas, Brass statues,tibetan jewellery, wood carving, woven fabrics, Curios and woolen items like Angora Sweaters, Woolen Clothes and Shawls. 1 Chowk Bazaar aka Lower Bazaar The shops along the lines in Chowk Bazaar on…
Darjeeling is known for its tea and a fanstastic weather.Mall road is perhaps the place from where most tourists begin their journey of exploring the hill town.You can take leisure walk and enjoying the weather , charm and beauty of this hill station. 1 Enjoy Thupka at Shangri-La Two things i would like you to…
A treat to the sore eyes, a honeymooners’ paradise, a must-visit destination during summer vacation, a trekking route under a shoe-string budget- Darjeeling is all rolled into one and many more.Once upon a time it was only a bunch of villages, but Darjeeling had come into its full glory, during British raj. Over the years,…
Apart from it’s scenic beauty, gorgeous mountain peaks and a refreshing retreat from the maddening city life- Darjeeling can a be treasure trove for those- who find retail therapy extremely soothing for the soul. But remember one thing, you need to really bargain very hard in order to slash the prices, when it comes to…