IQRA KA 4TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATE
The sun rose over New Delhi, casting a golden hue on our excitement. It was Iqra’s 4th birthday-a day that would be etched in our memories forever. Instead of a conventional party, we decided to gift her an experience-a trip to the picturesque hill station of Darjeeling.
1. The Departure: Anticipation in the Air
As we boarded the train bound for Siliguri, Iqra’s eyes sparkled. She clutched her tiny backpack-a treasure chest of crayons, a stuffed panda, and a journal. The train chugged through the plains, leaving behind the chaos of the city. Iqra pressed her face against the window-the world outside transforming into green hills and mist.
2. The Toy Train: A Whistle of Delight
At Siliguri, we switched to the iconic Darjeeling Himalayan Railway-the toy train. Iqra’s laughter echoed as the train curved around bends, passing through quaint villages and tea gardens. She waved at children playing by the tracks, their smiles like wildflowers.
3. The Arrival: Darjeeling Beckoned
As we reached Darjeeling, the air turned crisper. The streets, lined with colorful houses, welcomed us. Iqra’s eyes widened-the Kanchenjunga stood there, its snow-capped peak touching the sky. She pointed, her voice hushed, “Is that where the clouds live, Mama?”
4. The Hotel: Iqra Explore Hills
Our hotel, Iqra Explore Hills, perched on Lower Toong Soong Road, embraced us like a warm hug. The view from our room-endless hills, rhododendrons in bloom, and the distant toy train-was a painting come alive. Iqra danced around, her laughter echoing through the corridors.
5. The Birthday Bash: Amidst the Clouds
On Iqra’s birthday, we explored Darjeeling. We visited the Himalayan Tibet Museum, where she marveled at prayer flags and ancient artifacts. At Tenzing Rock, she climbed, her tiny hands gripping the rough surface. And at Lloyd Botanical Garden, she ran through flower beds, her dress collecting dew.
6. The Cake: A Slice of Joy
Back at the hotel, we celebrated. The staff surprised Iqra with a cake-a miniature Kanchenjunga, complete with white peaks. She blew the candles, her wish whispered to the mountains. The hotel’s chef prepared momos and thukpa-local delicacies that tasted like love.
7. The Sunset: A Promise of Tomorrow
As the sun dipped behind the hills, we sat on the hotel terrace. Iqra leaned against me, her eyes half-closed. The sky turned shades of orange and pink-the Kanchenjunga blushing. I whispered, “Happy birthday, my little mountain explorer.”
And so, dear reader, if you ever visit Darjeeling, listen carefully. You’ll hear Iqra’s laughter, the toy train’s whistle, and the mountains whispering secrets. For in Iqra’s 4th birthday celebration, we didn’t just give her a trip-we gave her a piece of magic.
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