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Sweet perfume lingers from sandalwood carvings, and bright silks wave in the breeze in the 'sugar and spice-all things nice’ city of Mysore. Travel guides will tell you about its rattling three-wheeler auto rickshaws, hurtling buses and rambling cows but we tell you that Mysore is all that plus lingering memories of the yesteryears that refuse to fade with time.

The erstwhile capital of the powerful Wodeyar dynasty, Mysore played a pivotal role in the history of the region. Mysore’s full name would be a fair bit of a mouthful- ‘Mahishasurana Ooru’, city of the demon Mahishasura who was killed by the Goddess Chamundeshwari. The goddess is also Mysore’s reigning deity, enshrined in a beautiful temple atop the Chamundi Hills, east of the city.

To most Indians, Mysore is about sandalwood, incense and silk. And it’s about Tipu Sultan, the great warrior king who fought the British till the very end. But the visitor to Mysore finds plenty to keep him happy- from the well laid out gardens and waterfalls of Vrindavan Gardens to the ornate Mysore Palace, from the island of Seringapatnam to the bird sanctuary at Ranganathittu.

                                                                                                           Hello friends today we will look at the city which is known for its toy train and for its hill station, its called as Darjeeling.

Need a break from the heat and the dust of the plains? Enjoy the pristine air of the hill resort of Darjeeling. Darjeeling in the eastern state of West Bengal offers the cool height of the Himalayas. The nature is at its best. The spectacular sunrise and sunsets are unforgettable sights at Darjeeling India. The hill resort has attracted botanists, ornithologists, trekkers, photographers and holidaymakers alike. Darjeeling is famous for the magnificent mountains of Kanchenjunga, Lhotse, and Makalu. The hill resort of Darjeeling is dotted with several places of tourist interest.Ghoom is one of the major landmarks in Darjeeling. The renowned Yiga Choeling Monastery dominates the hillock. While visiting the monastery you must check out the images of Maitreya Buddha. Then there are the ancient palm leaf and paper manuscripts in Tibetan script too, of much interest to the historians.
The Museum of Natural History is another tourist attraction in Darjeeling India. The museum boasts of a fine collection of Himalayan animals, reptiles, birds and insects.
For the botanist, an animal and nature lover Darjeeling offers several Tourist places of interest. At the Lloyd Botanical garden all tourists may enjoy the captivating collection of alpine flora and orchids. Darjeeling also has the Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park. The zoo happens to be the only center in India for the breeding of the rare snow leopard. The Ussurian tigers and the Himalayan black bear are also among its attractions.
Close to the zoo is another tourist attraction of the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute. The institute was established in 1954 by the then Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, in the wake of the conquest of Everest. Tenzing Norgay was its first Director and Advisor till his demise.
After visiting the zoo, you must ride the Darjeeling-Rangit Valley ropeway. The longest ropeway ride in Asia offers several spectacular sights. The numerable tea gardens in and around Darjeeling are also worth visiting. The Mall acts as the heart of Darjeeling town. It happens to be an important meeting point for all tourists.
The Observatory hill, Dhirdam Temple, Aloobaari Monastery, Bhutia Bustee Monastery and the Ava Art Gallery are the other sites worth visiting in Darjeeling India.