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Toy-train Himalayas and golden Kanchenjunga.
Perched on a narrow ridge in the eastern Himalayas, Darjeeling is famed the world over for its aromatic tea — the "Champagne of teas" — and its jaw-dropping views of Kanchenjunga's snow-white massif. The toy train, a UNESCO World Heritage steam railway, loops through terraced tea gardens, while Tibetan monasteries, colonial-era hotels, and bustling bazaars give the town an unmistakable character. A sunrise from Tiger Hill remains one of India's most unforgettable experiences.