8 INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT DARJEELING

PLACE OF THE THUNDERBOLT

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ASIA'S LARGEST ROPEWAY

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DARJEELING TOY TRAIN

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COLONIAL ERA BUILDINGS

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DARJEELING ZOO

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SHERLOCK'S CONNECTION

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VIEW OF SUNRISE

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GHUM RAILWAY STATION

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