Darjeeling. Hill station. Gateway to the Himalayas. Still now, 5 months later, hard to describe the essence of this place. Pretty magical – with Kanchenjunga, the 3rd highest mountain in the world, standing tall just 100km away (see multiple pictures below). Cold mostly, but highlights included delicious steaming bowls of thukpa (Nepalese noodle soup), high altitude running, sunrise on Tiger Hill, monastery visits, a trip to the well hidden botanical gardens, and proper afternoon tea at the Windamere Hotel on top of the hill. And everywhere, clean crisp air and breathtaking vistas.

Waking up on top of the world

Day 1 Darjeeling

1st day run to get the blood moving

Maybe next year…

Would you ride the Darjeeling Rangeet Valley Ropeway.. video below…

Kanchenjunga is always a presence. 3rd highest peak in the world, just a stone’s throw from Everest.

Darjeeling botanical gardens

Afternoon tea at the Windamere

Sunrise on Tiger Hill

OUr home at the Dekeling Hotel

Thanks to the Dekeling Hotel!

Could just stare at this mountain all day. Did, actually.

On the road again!