Darjeeling is situated on the foothills of the Himalayas and happens to be a paradise for the plant and animal lovers. The fir, pine and birch will not fail to catch
your eye. Similarly the monkeys, wildcats, leopards and jackals are easy to spot at Darjeeling. The adventure seekers amongst you may indulge is sports and activities
like trekking, mountaineering and river rafting.
The Chowrasta and the lower Bazaar are the main market places of Darjeeling. You must visit Chowrasta for some fantastic food at the many eating joints and
restaurants. Pictures of the snow capped mountains around Darjeeling and the portraits of locals in traditional attire are popular gift items for the tourists.
Though it is the finest blend of tea that is a must buy besides the curio carpets and other pieces of Himalayan handicrafts.
Chowrasta in Darjeeling is a spread around a large, open and asphalted area, surrounded with shops, small and big restaurants, cafeterias and pony stables. Chowrasta at Darjeeling is situated at a good height from the low lying areas and offers breath takingly beautiful views of the mountains. People can take leisurely horse rides here and take a few rounds of the Darjeeling Chowrasta.
Chowrasta in Nepali means a place where four road meet. The promenade is also popularly known as “Mall”. Situated on the upper ridge of the town Chowrasta truly
reflects the charm of this hill station. One will invariably find locals relaxing on the benches, gossiping and lazing around the square. A walk around the Mall
road provides you a panoramic view of Kanchenjunga . The roads leading to Chowrasta are filled with shops of garments, curious & local handicrafts, information
centre, studios, cafes and restaurants and also an arena for pony rides.
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