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Reasons to consider Darjeeling as your next travel destination

If you
are someone who is an adrenaline junkie but also loves to relax in the perfect
weather with a nice cup of tea then Darjeeling is the tourist destination
you’re looking for. Darjeeling is a beautiful place located in the northern
region of west Bengal and surrounded by the serene views of mount Kanchenjunga.
It is located at an average height of 6709 ft. to reach here, the nearest
airport is in Bagdogra and if you want to enjoy a train journey the nearest
railway is in New Jalpaiguri. It further takes 3 hours from both these
locations by car.

 

5 reasons to visit Darjeeling:- 

 

Not only famous for its steaming hot cup of tea, here are
5 reasons to visit Darjeeling;-

 

1) The views of the Himalayas:- 

 

The rain, the cloudy skies, and the awesome weather during
the monsoon are a major attraction for photographers and people who just want
to get a good picture with nature for their Instagram page. The breathtaking
sunrise and the stunning view of the snow-capped tiger hills is a place you
must visit if you plan of visiting.

 

2) The Tea:- 

 

A trip to the Darjeeling without trying out its
world-famous tea will surely be incomplete. The tea is served black with no
sugar and milk so that you can get a truly authentic taste of the notes of
apricot and toasted nuts present in it. After enjoying the full aroma of the
tea you can even get a tour of the tea factory and its plantations and if you
reach there early in the morning you can get lucky enough to see the tea
pickers in action. Make sure to take a long walk through the tea terraces to
really enjoy the morning weather.

 

3) The food:- 

 

Being a border town has its own advantages for Darjeeling
as it has the cuisine of all the places it shares its borders with. You can
have samba-dosa with coconut chutney while enjoying the views of the mountains.
For people looking for something different, you can have Tibetan thukpa which
is a soup made with meat, broth, and some noodles. Another delicacy to try is
the plump momos which are dumplings filled with meat or vegetables and to end
it all the yak butter tea.

 

4) The Trek:- 

 

Now, for all the trek lovers out there, Darjeeling has
some of the most famous trekking routes in the world. If you are courageous
enough you can cover Kanchenjunga, Lhotse, and Makalu all in a single stretch. For
the people who want to get the experience but want to avoid going on a long
journey, Darjeeling still has a lot of trek routes to offer. On a walk through
the forest, you can see a large variety of trees like oaks, chestnuts, and
ferns. Darjeeling is also known to have over 400 species of birds which is
great news for people who want to bird watching. if you are lucky enough you
might be able to spot a red panda while on the trek.

 

5) The Zoo and Mountaineering Institute:-

 

The Darjeeling zoo is a center for a lot of endangered
Himalayan species and also has international awards for breeding rare species.
The endangered red panda and the snow leopards are the main attractions at this
zoo. The mountaineering institute and the zoo are right next to each other.

 

Tourist Destination and 5 reasons you should visit Goa

 What do you mean by tourist destination?

A tourist destination is any city or place where you can visit and explore things. It attracts the nature of that particular place, the beauty, the most historical monuments, temples and their famous food.

Goa

Goa is the smallest state in India. It is bounded by the states of Maharashtra in the north and Karnataka in the south and east and the Arabian Sea in the west. Goa’s capital is Panaji. It is located 400 km south of Mumbai. Goa is very famous for its beaches and its goan foods. The climate of goa is equally high and low temperature throughout the year and it receives rainfall in the monsoon season. 

Agriculture is an important factor in goa’s economy. It has a large fisheries industry and they have agricultural farms where they grow mangoes, cashew, sugarcane, pulses, coconuts, and betel. 

The transportation service to Goa is available by road, sea, rail and air.

Goa is the most beautiful place to visit and explore new things. Till now I have not visited goa but for sure to go one time for a vacation. There are some famous beaches, food and monuments there. 

Let’s explain it briefly

1. Calangute Beach

It is one of the most popular beaches in Goa. It is located in the district of North Goa. The main tourist attraction is in New Year and Christmas time and during the summer of May. Calangute beach is the most adventurous beach. It has many watersports like parasailing, banana rides and jet- skiing.

2. Fort Aguada

Fort Aguada is situated in North Goa. From September to March it is the best time to visit Fort Aguada and see the beauty of the fort. It is built at the mouth of the Mandovi river and it takes 2 hours to visit and sees the entire fort.

3. Baga Beach

Baga beach is situated in North Goa. It is a popular beach with bars, restaurants and clubs. It has many watersports such as parasailing,net-skiing, kite surfing, and wakeboarding. There is a Tibetian market on Baga Road for shopaholics. 

Baga beach has an indoor snow park where you can enjoy many games in the play area and sledge in the sledging area.

4. Dudhsagar waterfall

Dudhsagar waterfall is also known as the Sea of Milk and it is the highest waterfall in India. November and December is the most beautiful time to visit Dudhsagar waterfall and the nearest railway station to reach Dudhsagar waterfalls is Castle Rock Station. It is located in the Mandovi river in the state of Goa.

5. Butterfly Beach

 Butterfly beach is located in south goa. It is also known as honeymoon beach. Butterfly beach has a very beautiful view and is surrounded by a thick forest. These beaches have dolphins and butterflies on the top hillside.

5 reasons why you should visit Goa 

* Goa is a beautiful place to go for a vacation with your loved ones. You can enjoy the sunset beach walk and doing shopping in the markets.

* Goa has its famous food which is called Goan food. Goan food is incomplete without fish, rice and fish curry. Once you eat this Goan food you will always be in love with this famous Goan food of Goa. Another snack which is very popular in India is the samosa. Many people love samosas but Goan samosas is one of the best snacks served in every tea corner or stall in Goa.

* In Goa you can enjoy doing watersports available on beaches. Example – parasailing, jet- skiing, banana ride, boat ride, Ringo ride, windsurfing and many more.

* If you want to enjoy a festive atmosphere you can plan a trip to Goa. Many carnivals are there to enjoy and the church at Christmas time. It is one of the most beautiful views in Goa.

* Dolphin spotting is another reason you must visit Goa. There are many dolphins on Goa beaches and if you take a banana boat and ride into the ocean you will see dolphins jumping out to play. Candolim beach is very popular for dolphin spotting.

Hope you will find this blog helpful if you plan a trip to Goa and if you want more details about the planning and booking of tickets, and resorts in Goa, you can check their official website.