Darjeeling, nestled in India's West Bengal state amidst the Himalayan foothills, was once a popular summer retreat for the British Raj. The town is renowned for its iconic black tea, grown on plantations that blanket the surrounding slopes. The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, a charming narrow-gauge train completed in 1881, still operates to the town. With Mount Kanchenjunga, one of the world's highest peaks, as its majestic backdrop, Darjeeling offers a picturesque and serene experience.