Wednesday 10 June 2015

Adventure Tourism in Darjeeling

Adventure Tourism in Darjeeling ,West Bengal,India


The Northern District of West Bengal state in India . It is situated in North east in india and cover from Himalaya range and it is beautiful hill station . Different types of adventure tourism are available from the area. Darjeeling with its natural beauty provide various activity in adventure tourism.





                                                         Khangchendzonga from Darjeeling


Mountaineering : -  Mountaineering in Darjeeling enable to you to explore and view the place is different. It is high altitude and spectacular view. Amazing ride snowy mountains by the Yak and snow leopards.  Himalayan mountaineering Association is arrange different mountaineering games and Sports and give Training in this sector. It is located in the heart of the town watches Khangchendzonga ; The Third peak in the world. Best time for mountaineering from June to September and it depend on the weather. Hill area weather changes in every time.

Trekking : -   The North eastern best trekking place in Sandakphu-Phalut Route in Darjeeling District . In this route watches very clearly in khangchendzonga . Best time to this route journey April,May and October,November. The trek starting a small bus or  cab from Manaybhanjang and thier walking trekking route to Sandakphu and this route is end in Sandakphu. You will back return to Darjeeling via Rimbik.  From Sandakphu you will go Phalut it is highest altitude in this view point of Himalaya Range. 


                                       

   A dangerous river - Teesta


Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI) : -    29th May,1953 at 11:30 AM the great day Tenzing Norgay is in the top of Mount Everest climb with Edmund Hillary. Indian Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru was found stone of Himalayan Mountaineering Institute in 4th November, 1954. This Institute is mainly trained of trekking and Mountaineering climb and tribute to TENZING NORGAY.  It is residential school in trekking,mountaineering and Sherpa's residential training campus. An important museum is there in campus ; having Norgay's use article and other antique articles. This museum is open to all 9 AM to 1 PM and 2 PM to 5 PM except Tuesday. This Institute  has 16 training course in a year but organize special course on demand basis.
basic Mountaineering course in 28 Days for theoretical course, trekking technique, base camp approaching and field training etc.  Advance Mountaineering Course in 28 Days for how to learn technique in climbing,expedition , rescue operation. This course is complete Mountaineering course. Also Adventure course available in this institute like outdoor programme,Rock Climbing,Camping,Trekking and Water Sports. HMI has a library where many of the books available for Mountaineering. For climbing purpose has 50 Foot and 20 Foot Wall climbing area. HMI Installed a powerful Telescopic for clearly views of khangchendzonga Range. HMI reserve Tenzing Norgay's Mount Everest used dresses and articles like Axe, Jackets, Gloves and Caps.

HMI Communication Address :- 

Himalayan MountaineeringInstitute ,
Jawhar Parbat,
Darjeeling,
Darjeeling District,
Mail:- hmi_darj@rediffmail.com
Phone No. - 91 0354 2253 760.

General information in Darjeeling :- 
Altitude - 2134 Meter ( 6800 foot).
Area - 11.44 Square kilo meter.
Population - 1.7 Lakh
Average Rainfall- 320 cementer in P.A.
winter Temperature - Max.- 7 degree Celsius and minimum -2 degree Celsius.
Summer Temperature - Max- 25 degree Celsius and 21 degree Celsius.

Connectivity :- 
Air :- Bagdogra is the nearest flight station and it is connectivity from Kolkata, Delhi and Guwahati.
Rail :- New Jalpaiguri is the nearest railway station and it is distance from Darjeeling is 88 KM.
Road :- Very well connected to Siliguri and take journey 2 Hours.