Darjeeling is a picturesque town nestled in the hills of West Bengal. I call this town as Darling of Himalaya when I fell in love at the first sight. In 1997, I traveled Darjeeling for the first time. I have a faded memory of my first tour. 16 years later from my first trip in 2013, I had the pleasure of visiting this charming destination with my family. Both trips were so memorable, filled with breathtaking natural views and unforgettable experiences. I have a fond memory from 2013 because I recalled my travel experiences by seeing the pictures from digital camera. We started our overnight journey by taking a train from Sealdah Kolkata to New Jalpaiguri. From there, we hired a cab to reach to Darjeeling. The 3 hours journey was captivating through lush green forests, cascades and misty mountains with steep slopes.
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