The tourist jewel of West Bengal, and the most famous of India's Colonial-era 'hill stations', Darjeeling has been extending a cool, alpine welcome to sun-stroked visitors since the mid-19th century. A town full of Victorian architecture built into the foothills of the Himalayas, Darjeeling is not only picturesque, but offers a wealth of interesting sights and activities to travellers. A mandatory thing to do in Darjeeling is take a ride on the Himalayan Railway (more commonly referred to as the 'Toy Train'), a narrow, winding journey through gorgeous mountain scenery. Trekkers will rejoice at the amount of top-quality hiking trails for them to explore (the best of which are located in nearby Singalila National Park), while culture-vultures will adore the cultural diversity of the area, with its significant Tibetan community. There are beautiful Buddhist monasteries and sanctums to explore, and - of course - fields and fields of the famous Darjeeling tea to enjoy. An absolutely wonderful place to cool off and recuperate after some hard travelling on the plains, tourists are urged to make Darjeeling a part of their Indian adventure.