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Write a short tourist leaflet on any hill station you know with the help of the following points:
a. How to reach there?
b. Where to stay?
c. What to see?
d. Shopping attractions.
e. Add your own points.

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Format of Tourist Leaflet
- Name of Hill Station
- Location
- How to reach there
- Where to stay
- What to see
- Shopping attractions
- Special attractions
- Best time to visit
Etc.

Complete answer:
Darjeeling
Location -Darjeeling is the only hill station in the state of West Bengal. It is located at a distance of 617.4 km from Kolkata, 62.9 km from Siliguri, and 70.6 km from New Jalpaiguri.
How to reach there - Numerous trains are available from Sealdah station to New Jalpaiguri station, from where one can get numerous Volvo buses, state buses, and private vehicles and cabs to Darjeeling. Alternatively, one can get several state buses from Kolkata to Darjeeling or even travel by private vehicle.
Where to stay - There are numerous Government guest houses, private hotels, and lodges available in attractive locations in Darjeeling.
What to see - Along with the gorgeous mountain ranges, deep valleys and tea gardens, the city has numerous small attractions. One can go to the Tiger Hill for a view of the pinking Kanchenjunga during sunrise and to the Nightingale Park for a view of a massive statue of Lord Shiva with a musical fountain. The Happy Valley Tea Garden provides a beautiful tour across the tea plantations. In the Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park, one can witness several Himalayan wild animals.
Shopping attractions - The Darjeeling mall located in the heart of the town, provides tourists with a wide range of products like Darjeeling handicraft, jewelry made of Darjeeling stone, etc. along with music and dance restaurants serving unique cuisines along with a magnificent view of Himalayas.
Special attractions - Adventure enthusiasts can experience White Water Rafting in the Teesta river and visit the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute for mountaineering sports. One can take the toy train ride for a magnificent experience of the Himalayas.
Best time to visit - April to June

Note: There is no requirement of stating the exact values of distance, temperature, etc. or all the places in the hill station.