27°3’N 88°16’E might get you some answers of it . In a gallant of wilderness, glory of gorkhas , rich loving – kindness people with exquisite culinary delicacy , festivals and amalgamation of culture following monasteries, dance and music. Binding around surreal flora and fauna with rapid changes in vegetation makes you feel magical and meditative. Drafting the wilderness of hill’s unique adventurous treks covering beautiful sights of four of the worlds tallest peak from Phalut to Everest cluster which includes world’s fourth- and fifth-highest mountains, Lhotse and Makalu. You’ll witness a panorma ranging from central nepal to kanchunjanga that’s in eastern nepal and almost India ; flipping head to right you’ll see highest mountains of Bhutan as well befitting the title of Hiking Capital of India – DARJEELING.
The folks heresay are jubilant and triumph .
thus carrying the charges of the first flush , off road adventures , moderate to extreme challenging treks which itself includes 13+ trails, river rafting and paragliding thrills with breathtaking backdrop of kanchanjunga. Other than this covering sandakphu and phalut specially in autumn to witness sleeping Budha and Everest group is trekkers personal favourite. But by any chance if your eyes are rolling on the calendar picking a perfect season then that’s not how a breath of rouse work . Darjeeling is a spectrum of rainbow and each places comes out with its own story & beauty in every season.
And the 5 major seasons holds potential of writing 5 major plots of your life filled with gladness and mirth . So, here’s one stop which will be responsible for these kicks mentioned above – The Youth for Tourism.
The Youth for Tourism is an association of tourism stakeholders from Darjeeling and Kalimpong, united to create a vibrant network that promotes sustainable tourism. Dedicated to empowering local communities and fostering collaboration, the group enhances the region’s rich cultural and natural heritage for a thriving tourism ecosystem.
They have launched DarjeelingKalimpongTourism.org, a platform for travelers to directly connect with local businesses. All listed businesses are members of The Youth for Tourism, and the association is officially approved by the Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA).
With the hint of historical lore including significant collection of military artefacts associated with both the Indian and British army Gurkhas. Shaping and grooming self into local lifestyle, hunting local eateries, participating and enjoying into popular fest such as ” MELO – TEA festival ” organises every year in December including several opportunities from D- Hill Marathon to
D- Rocks ( music) ; from projecting short films projects in big screen to Arya Kite festival these all gives a chance to young people to mold their passion into profession and to old one’s to relive the young self ; hitting the nostalgia of life .