Darjeeling Holidays

Nestled on the southern reaches of the Himalayas at an altitude of over 2000m, Darjeeling has long been one of the most popular hill stations in India. Occupying an idyllic setting surrounded by hills thickly covered by coniferous forest and terraced tea gardens, Darjeeling has stunning views of the Kangchendzonga range. Visit the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute which displays equipment used on the famous Tenzing-Hillary Everest climb, the Himalayan Zoo, Tibetan Self-help Centre and fascinating Yiga-Choling Monastery near Ghoom. For train enthusiasts it is also possible to ride the UNESCO protected Darjeeling Mountain Railway as it passes through a breathtaking landscape of orchid fields and lush green tea estates that show the Himalaya region in all its glory. Pettitts Travel specialises in providing quality, tailor-made holidays and tours to eastern India.