Your cab picks you up from Bagdogra Airport or NJP Railway Station and begins the climb into one of India's most beloved hill stations. The road winds through dense forests and terraced tea estates, the air growing cooler and the views more dramatic with every turn. Darjeeling announces itself slowly — in the mist, the scent of pine, and the faint sound of a toy train somewhere on the hill. Arrive, check in, and let the mountains set the pace for the days ahead.