Darjeeling captivates with the most dramatic mountain profile on this list, offering uninterrupted views of Kanchenjunga, the world's third-highest peak at 8,586 meters. Its heritage Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, operating since 1881, carries 600,000 tourists annually on an 88-kilometer scenic route. The region produces 10 million kilograms of world-renowned tea each year, with first-flush Darjeeling fetching prices 200% higher than the average Indian tea. Darjeeling surpasses #4 Ooty in scenic grandeur, with 85% of visitors in 2025 rating its sunrise view from Tiger Hill as the best in India.
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