The wedding season has started. Also, Christmas and New Year celebrations are approaching. In such a situation, if people are planning to go somewhere, then Darjeeling can be the best place for you.
If you have already planned to go here, then there is good news for you, because Ghoom Utsav is being organized by Darjeeling Himalayan Railway in November itself.
Ghoom Festival is being organized in Darjeeling for the third time. For the last few years, Darjeeling Himalayan Railway has been organizing this festival to attract tourists.
This festival has gained immense popularity in the last two years. Actually, with its help, the people of Darjeeling get business opportunities. This year too, we are expecting business from the arrival of tourists.
When will the festival be held? (Ghoom Festival 2023 Date)
The festival will be held on the mountain from November 25 to December 10. This year the festival is being organized late by about 2 weeks.0
The director of Darjeeling Himalayan Railway says that this year Diwali and Chhath Puja are being organized late, hence this festival is being organized late.
The program will run daily from 10 am to 7:30 pm from November 25. After this, the festival will conclude on a grand scale with a grand function on 10th December.
What happens in this festival
In this festival, one gets a chance to come face to face with the hill culture. Along with dancing, music and food, you will be able to visit some of the famous tea gardens of Darjeeling. Apart from this, you will also be able to enjoy different types of games here.
Places to visit in Darjeeling
Here you can visit Cholang Buddhist Monastery, Tiger Hill and Batasia Loop. Darjeeling's highest peak 'Tiger Hill' is a famous tourist spot. You can see the real view here in the morning. Many people gather here in the morning.
Apart from this, you can also visit places like Ropeway, Tenzing Rock, and the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute. Darjeeling Rock Garden is located in a lush green valley, about 10 kilometres from Darjeeling. There is a natural beautiful waterfall at this place in Darjeeling.
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