Darjeeling, popularly known as “Queen of the Hills”, is a municipality town and a district headquarter in the Indian State of West Bengal, in eastern part of the country. It is located in the Lesser Himalayas at an elevation of 2,042 meters (6,700 ft). Darjeeling is worldwide famous for its Tea, its breathtaking panoramic view of majestic Mount Kangchenjunga (8,586 meters), the world’s third-highest mountain, and the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site ... Darjeeling, nestled among acres of tea estates, is 2,050 metres above sea level and thus has a cool climate all year long. Darjeeling is often clubbed with destinations in Sikkim its neighbouring state, making it a perfect starting point for exploring the wonders of the Eastern Himalayas. Darjeeling, city, extreme northern West Bengal state, northeastern India. It lies about 305 miles (490 km) north of Kolkata (Calcutta) and within view of Kanchenjunga and Mount Everest. Darjeeling, often referred to as the “Queen of the Hills,” is a charming hill station located in the north-eastern part of India, in the state of West Bengal.
