Darjeeling, the queen of the hills, was a place of my annual visit which has now become a more frequent destination. A place to stay in peace and try some great cuisine and hospitality.
The town of Kurseong can be seen along with its iconic television tower while travelling to Dowhill for lunch. A quick detour in search of Nepali cuisine, the final destination was always Darjeeling.
Kurseong, on our way to Dowhill. The lush green tea plants looked even more green as the sky showed signs of a downpour.
Day 1, a stroll was definitely on the cards. The same Darjeeling Mall or the Chowrasta never changes, in spite of the numerous changes made over the years. The tourists and the locals seem to converge here over the years, setting up the vibe of this hill station.
Capturing a fun moment is always a delight. People blend in, express themselves easily in places away from home which seems quite remarkable. Life is never predictable here, surprise yourself.
The Pineridge Hotel, Darjeeling with its British architecture.
Afternoon nap
TIme to take a snap.
Darjeeling station and the famous toy train coaches.
The UNESCO World Heritage Toy Train of Darjeeling Himalayan Railways.
The Beautiful Mind
The Little Peppers Cottage, Windermere Hotel, Darjeeling
The Lone Ranger
The old Anglican St. Andrew's Church of Darjeeling. The early worshippers of the church included many Scottish soldiers and tea planters living in the Darjeeling Hill area.
Das Studio Darjeeling, which has grown much beyond just a photo studio, was established in the year 1927 by Thakur Das Pradhan who was a great photographer other than being a businessman.
Yiga Choeling Monastery of Ghoom is one of the oldest Tibetan Buddhist monasteries in Darjeeling built in the year 1850.
