Are you a fan of tea? You won't be disappointed because Darjeeling is known for this drink! In order to have it the Indian way, get a masala chai, a delicious tea with spices in the water and milk. Light and sweet enough.
Perched high in the Himalayas, this is a former British, mountain station in West Bengal. It's also the town known for its legendary 'champion of teas'.
Try to find accommodation in the higher levels of the town, where cars are banned and it will make your stay more enjoyable.
The legendary "Toy Train" linking the stations of New Jalpaiguri and Darjeeling is something not to be missed. I also strongly recommend a trip to the village of Makaibari to see the region's first completely organic tea factory.
