| Gifted to the British East India Company in 1817, Darjeeling is the hill station of West Bengal. This has been called the queen of hill-stations.
Darjeeling is one of India's most famous hill resorts. It is 2134 m or 7000ft above sea level. In 1835, Darjeeling was given to the East India Company by the King of Sikkim. It became a popular resort for the British who wanted to escape from the sweltering heat of the plains. |
| Click here to view a map of India showing the location of Darjeeling |
| Click here to view a map of Darjeeling |
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