Darjeeling- The land of the thunderbolt
Darjeeling: The word Darjeeling has a very interesting connotation as per Tibetan lingo. It can be split into two Tibetan words ‘Dorje’ and ‘Ling ’ which translate into ‘ thunderbolt ’ and ‘place’. So Darjeeling literally stands for ‘the land of the thunderbolt’. This vacation season, ditch foreign plans and spend your lazy days immersed in the many wondrous sights, tastes and smells of the mesmerizing city of Darjeeling in the Indian state of West Bengal. Darjeeling is the perfect travel destination in India. Situated among the peaks of the lesser Himalayas at an elevation of 6,700 feet , Darjeeling has gained worldwide popularity for its delicious and fragrant Darjeeling Tea. This prime hill station of India is surrounded by the snow-capped mountains of Kanchenjunga and sees a regular inrush of tourists all year round. The beauty of Darjeeling is truly unparalleled with its vast, " heavenly tea garden s spread across the slop...