Darjeeling

Queen of the Hills—misty tea estates, the toy train, and Kanchenjunga at sunrise.

Darjeeling sits in the Eastern Himalayas, wrapped in mist and the aroma of the world's finest tea. The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway—a UNESCO World Heritage "toy train"—chugs through the hills; Tiger Hill offers sunrise views of Kanchenjunga; and tea estates invite walks through emerald plantations. From Buddhist monasteries to colonial charm, Darjeeling blends mountain grandeur with warm hospitality. It's the perfect Himalayan escape without the altitude of Ladakh.