Darjeeling Places to Visit during Summer Holidays
Several places are considered the best tourist spots. The places like Ghoom which is situated 6km far from the central city, the hillock contains the fifteen images of Lord Maitreya Buddha, and the museum of Darjeeling’s natural history consists of varieties of Himalayan reptiles, animals, insects, and birds. Other than these, places like Kalimpong and Mirik, numbers of shopping malls, and trekking activities are very famous in Darjeeling.
The scene of Macfarlane church attracts some visitors to this beautiful place Kalimpong. Once, Kalimpong city was the main headquarter of the Bhutanese governor. Here, the word Kalimpong is associated with two wards Kalim plus pong which means ministers and stronghold. On the other hand, the Mirik is also yet another beautiful place in Darjeeling which is famous for its orange orchard and tea gardens. The temperature of this place is charming and cool which gives a wonderful experience to all the visitors.
The lush green valley of Mirik place is full covers with small cottages, tea plantations, oak trees, juicy oranges, and a big lake. This place is considered one of the best places to stay away from the life monotonous city. Boating and fishing in the lake offer something unique experience for tourists and visitors.
As far as shopping is concerned, Darjeeling is known for knitted sweaters, hand-painted paintings, Tibetan and Himalayan antiques, fancy bags, oil paintings based on Tibetan themes, tribal ornaments, rosaries, thankas, shawls, brass statuettes, etc. Also, there are malls for shopping leads to Chowrasta. Apart from shopping, many hotels and restaurants provide delicious and yummy food. Lastly, the place Darjeeling is considered best for trekking and adventurous activities. So, if you plan to visit hill stations then you are suggested to visit Darjeeling and explore the natural beauty, cultural activities, and many more.
