Quite a diverse workforce at Badamtam Tea Estate and to blend so wonderfully so as to share the fruits of success in the end must have certainly been rewarding to all. To me Darjeeling was "love at first sight" and although it was a short three day college trip ten years ago, I feel like it was just yesterday that I first visited the place that mesmerized me to the core. Before that I had always wondered what a "hillstation" looked like and having heard so much about the place from my hostel owners, my expectations of the place were pretty high and surprisingly, it didn't fail me. Whether it was the windy road, the mini train with its peculiar sound, or the lovely tea gardens, the colorful monasteries the busy chowrasta, or even houses etched on the hills that made a breathtaking view from afar; everything about Darjeeling was pleasing to the senses. I would definitely love to visit Darjeeling again hoping that this time it will be a longer stay. :) On another note, as a first time visitor, Mr. Karthak should be participating on this thread pretty soon. Since the ongoing discussion here is pretty interesting, I thought he might like to join and he said he will.