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That irresistible call of the Himalayas
We then set off towards Darjeeling, armed with our woollen gear. We were determined not to repeat the mistakes of our previous travels, like seeing the place only through the window of a rental car and having a tight schedule.
• Airfare for Rs 599 and less!
You realise that a trip becomes memorable only when you walk around the place, take the local transport, eat the local food and interact with the locals. So, we hopped into a shared taxi (Rs 10) to Darjeeling town and were greeted with friendly smiles.
Shared taxis are really the best and most cost effective way to move around the place. Just get off at the beginning of the mall road, where you will find lots of eateries, shops, Internet cafes, etc.
A visit to the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute is a must to get the feel of how man has battled the mighty peaks, and triumphed.
The zoo, right next to the institute, too should not be missed if you want to see some rare species: Tibetan wolves, snow leopards, musk deer, Siberian tigers, most of which are bred in captivity.
Text: Sumana Govada
Photograph: Vaihayasi P Daniel
Also read: The old-world charm of Darjeeling
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