Tuesday 25 February 2014

Unique fun and adventure activities in Darjeeling


Toy Train
Toy train, officially known as the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR), is one of the main attractions of the region. The train runs on 600 millimetres wide track with a few cabins which is commensurate giving it the name `Toy Train`. Narrow Gauge trains are used to travel to hill stations in some parts of India. The 88 Kms journey through the beautiful terrain from Siliguri to Darjeeling is the most magnificent train journey of the narrow gauge. The DHR has been declared as a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO.
Trekking
Trekking in the Darjeeling Hills began almost a century ago with the setting up of the first organised trekking route along the Sangalila range. It was the first in India. The trek begins in Darjeeling and ends in Phalut passing through Maneybhanjyang, Tonglu, Sandakphu. There are trekker huts all along the route to Sandakphu which are managed by the Darjeeling Gorkha Hill Council Tourism Department.Get Holidays to Darjeeling and Tour package to Darjeeling in very affordable price.
Water Rafting
The river Teesta and Rangeet are famous for the white water rafting. The scenic beauty of the banks, surrounding hills, its flora and fauna and several varieties of fishes come in the package of adventurous river trip.

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