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Nestled in the Himalayas,
Darjeeling is situated at an altitude of 2134 meters. The name of thetown has been derived from
"Darjeeling" meaning 'the place of the Dorje - the Mystic.
To most International visitors, the name "Darjeeling" brings to mindthe best quality 'tea' in the
world. Bearing testimony to this, are over 70 teagardens close to the
town.
The Darjeeling Toy Train (declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCOin 1999) chugs
alon from New Jalpaiguri and reaches Darjeeling after traversing through
jungles, rice paddies, tea gardens and pine forests, making this " a
journey to remember".
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