Darjeeling is practically a second home for us Kolkatans, but it still feels special every single time you hear the toy train whistle through the mist. Don’t waste your energy waking up at 3 AM for a cloudy Tiger Hill sunrise if the weather looks bad; instead, grab a quiet window seat at Glenary’s with a hot pot of Darjeeling tea and a plate of sausages. The traffic in the main town has become quite painful lately, so it’s much better to explore the steep, narrow lanes on foot with a comfortable pair of walking shoes. Darjeeling offers a nostalgic and scenic mountain tour experience steeped in colonial history, rolling green tea estates, and panoramic views of the world’s highest peaks.
