Darjeeling: living in the clouds
Have you ever wondered what life would be like if it rained every day? Probably not. You probably never really got to that level of boredom. Today I, on the other hand, have played the scenario through in my head and decided that that would suck a fair bit. We got to Darjeeling 3 days ago expecting romantic landscapes, Himalayan views and chilled-out cafes where we’d sit and read while sipping locally grown tea. To be fair, I have done the latter. The problem is that I’ve only done that. When Darjeeling is not drowning in monsoon rains it’s amazing (or so I hear). Assuming you’re coming here during October to May when the climate is mild, here are some digs you won’t want to miss. 1. White water rafting I love to raft and was stoked to do it here. Sadly the heavy rains made it too dangerous to go in the water. 2. Trekking Most self-respecting backpackers coming here will sign up for a 3 to 6 day trek. Walk through Himalayan valleys and climb mountains...