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  Darjeeling is a fascinating hill station in West Bengal and a divine blend of lush green hills, beautiful serene monasteries, tea plantations and the amazing toy train. The name of the town, also known as the Queen of Hill Stations, is derived from the Tibetan word 'Dorje' meaning a precious stone or the thunderbolt, and 'ling' meaning place, so Darjeeling means the land of the thunderbolt. Once Darjeeling was the favourite place of the British because of its cool climate and lush mountains. Darjeeling is also known throughout the world for its Darjeeling tea. Being in Darjeeling and sipping a hot cup of tea is priceless. The city has a total population of over 132,016 and is ethnically diverse. The most commonly spoken languages are Nepali, Tibetan, Hindi, Bengali and English.  The months of March to May and September to November are considered the best time to visit this paradisiacal place. In July, Darjeeling experiences heavy rains and landslides due to heavy def...