Darjeeling , a mystical land perhaps blessed by the fairies. You come here once and you will surely forget to depart. Warmly nestled in the laps of the Himalayas and home to thousand animals and birds. Darjeeling is also blessed abundantly by the green Himalayan forest where you may get a chance to explore nature in tranquility.
Although , India is on a development race, several parts of the upper regions in the hills are yet unexplored and are a blessing in disguise. In clear cloud free days one may even fancy a chance to catch a glimpse of the Everest , standing tall at 8,848 meters high.
is located at an average elevation of 6,710 ft (2,050 m)[1]in the Darjeeling Himalayan hill region on the Darjeeling-Jalapahar range that originates in the south from Ghum. The range is Y-shaped with the base resting at Katapahar and Jalapahar and two arms diverging north of the Observatory Hill. The north-eastern arm dips suddenly and ends in the Lebongspur, while the north-western arm passes through North Point and ends in the valley near Tukver Tea Estate.[26] The hills are nestled within higher peaks and the snow-clad Himalayan ranges tower over the town in the distance. Kanchenjunga, the world's third-highest peak, 8,598 m (28,209 ft) high, is the most prominent mountain visible. [source Wiki]
Although , India is on a development race, several parts of the upper regions in the hills are yet unexplored and are a blessing in disguise. In clear cloud free days one may even fancy a chance to catch a glimpse of the Everest , standing tall at 8,848 meters high.
is located at an average elevation of 6,710 ft (2,050 m)[1]in the Darjeeling Himalayan hill region on the Darjeeling-Jalapahar range that originates in the south from Ghum. The range is Y-shaped with the base resting at Katapahar and Jalapahar and two arms diverging north of the Observatory Hill. The north-eastern arm dips suddenly and ends in the Lebongspur, while the north-western arm passes through North Point and ends in the valley near Tukver Tea Estate.[26] The hills are nestled within higher peaks and the snow-clad Himalayan ranges tower over the town in the distance. Kanchenjunga, the world's third-highest peak, 8,598 m (28,209 ft) high, is the most prominent mountain visible. [source Wiki]
Fact FileNearest Airport :: Bagdogra Airport
Nearest Railway Station :: New Jalpaiguri (NJP) Darjeeling Weather: Summer :: Apr to May (20C to 9.5C) :: Winter - Dec to Feb (10C to -2.5C) Best Time to Visit Darjeeling :: April to June and September to November Key Attractions :: Toy Train, Tiger Hill, HMI, Zoo, Rope Way, Trekking, Paragliding, Rafting,.. |
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Flora and Fauna
Darjeeling is a part of the Eastern Himalayan zoo-geographic zone.[28] Flora around Darjeeling comprises sal,oak, semi-evergreen, temperate and alpine forests.[29] Dense evergreen forests of sal and oak lie around the town, where a wide variety of rare orchids are found. Infact Kurseong , a sub division in Darjeeling is called Land of the White Orchids. The Lloyd's Botanical Garden preserves common and rare species of plants, while the Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park specialises in conserving and breeding endangered Himalayan species.
A notable mention here would be the existence of Red- Panda which are an endangered species here in the zoo. Initiatives such as leaving these into the woods after collar tagging them were carried out in an attempt to increase their number. The town of Darjeeling and surrounding region face deforestation due to increasing demand for wood fuel and timber, as well as air pollution from increasing vehicular traffic.[31]
Wildlife in the district is protected by the wildlife wing of the West Bengal Forest Department.[28] The fauna found in Darjeeling includes several species of ducks, teals, plovers and gulls that pass Darjeeling while migrating to and from Tibet.[32] Small mammals found in the region include civets, mongooses andbadgers.[33] The nearby Jaldapara National Park consists of semi-evergreen and sal forests. Animals found here include the one-horned rhinoceros, elephant, tiger, leopard and hog deer, while the main bird species include the Bengal florican and herons.[28] As of 2009, work was in progress for setting up a conservation centre for red pandas in Darjeeling.[source Wiki]
Darjeeling is a part of the Eastern Himalayan zoo-geographic zone.[28] Flora around Darjeeling comprises sal,oak, semi-evergreen, temperate and alpine forests.[29] Dense evergreen forests of sal and oak lie around the town, where a wide variety of rare orchids are found. Infact Kurseong , a sub division in Darjeeling is called Land of the White Orchids. The Lloyd's Botanical Garden preserves common and rare species of plants, while the Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park specialises in conserving and breeding endangered Himalayan species.
A notable mention here would be the existence of Red- Panda which are an endangered species here in the zoo. Initiatives such as leaving these into the woods after collar tagging them were carried out in an attempt to increase their number. The town of Darjeeling and surrounding region face deforestation due to increasing demand for wood fuel and timber, as well as air pollution from increasing vehicular traffic.[31]
Wildlife in the district is protected by the wildlife wing of the West Bengal Forest Department.[28] The fauna found in Darjeeling includes several species of ducks, teals, plovers and gulls that pass Darjeeling while migrating to and from Tibet.[32] Small mammals found in the region include civets, mongooses andbadgers.[33] The nearby Jaldapara National Park consists of semi-evergreen and sal forests. Animals found here include the one-horned rhinoceros, elephant, tiger, leopard and hog deer, while the main bird species include the Bengal florican and herons.[28] As of 2009, work was in progress for setting up a conservation centre for red pandas in Darjeeling.[source Wiki]
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