Three hours up into the hills of West Bengal, sits the peaceful and beautiful hill station of Darjeeling. Known for its high quality tea, Darjeeling was a much needed rest from the rest of India. It has a heavy Tibetan and Nepali population, and has a strong Buddhist influence. Although it was raining the whole time we were there, and unfortunately could not see the Himalayas, it was a welcomed escape from the bustle of Kolkata. We visited a Tibetan refugee center, several Buddhist monasteries, and Happy Valley Tea Estate. After three days of non-stop rain, we were ready to leave.
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