Top 10 Places in Darjeeling You CAN’T Miss

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Top 10 Places to see in Darjeeling India

Darjeeling Himalayan Railway

 The legendary toy train of Darjeeling, the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, offers a unique and fun-filled experience. The Heritage Train attracts many tourists from all across the globe. Take the special tourist trains that connects Darjeeling to Ghum, the highest train station in the country. This train journey is known for having one of the most scenic mountain railway circuits in the world.

Tiger Hill

The most famous mountain peak in Darjeeling, Tiger Hill is best known for its panoramic views of Mt. Everest and Kanchenzonga. Start from your hotel before sunrise to reach the Tiger Hill. Witnessing the changing colours of the Mt. Kanchenjungha as the first rays of the sun kisses her peak, is an experience that is going to stay with you forever. If you are lucky, you can also see Mt. Everest and Makalu from Tiger Hill. 

 

Batasia Loop

The Loop is one of the best places to get a bird’s eye view of Darjeeling’s landscape. You will be amazed to see the snow-capped peaks of the Eastern Himalayas. The mighty Kanchenjunga can also be seen from here. The loop is around a beautiful flowering garden which adds to the charm of the place.This well-maintained garden and the bridge in the middle are feasts to one’s eyes . You will find many perennial and seasonal shrubs and flowers.

 

Darjeeling Ropeway

 At a mere distance of 3km from the city centre, the ropeway is a famous attraction of Drajeeling. The entire journey presents magnificent views of the mountains and the tea gardens, and one thoroughly enjoys the trip. There are several stops along the way which is 8kms in distance. One can also see two streams from the ropeway, one is the river Ramman and other is Little Rangeet.

Darjeeling Peace Pagoda

Considered as a symbol of peace and religion, the Pagoda is an extremely popular Buddhist temple and monastery. The serenity, overall atmosphere and natural beauty of the place provides a priceless experience to any tourist. Once you reach the top of the Pagoda, you will be unquestionably fascinated and dazed by the view it offers. There is greenery all around you. Also, if you are lucky enough to visit the Pagoda on a clear day, you will get an opportunity to see the snow laden white mountains. The vibe here is something that will make you feel entirely unperturbed.

 

Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park

The Darjeeling Zoo, also called as Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park is a 67.56 acre zoo in the town of Darjeeling. It is located at an average elevation of 2,134 metres and is the largest high altitude zoo in India. Darjeeling Zoo is the only specialised zoo in India which is internationally recognized for its conservation breeding programmes of Red Panda, Himalayan Newt, Snow Leopards, Tibetan Wolf and other highly endangered animal species of Eastern Himalaya. One can see here animals like Indian Tiger, Snow Leopard, Black Leopard, Clouded Leopard, Tibetan Wolf, Asiatic Black Bear, Red Panda, Blue Sheep, Yak, Musk Deer, Barking Deer and Jackal. The zoo also houses various species of birds such as Kalij Pheasant, Golden Pheasant, Ring Necked Pheasant, Red Jungle Fowl, Rose-Ringed Parakeet etc.

Ghoom Monastery

One of the oldest Tibetan Buddhist monasteries in Darjeeling famous for the tall statue of Maitreya Buddha. The statue of Buddha represents his future form yet to come.

Shrubbery Nightingale Park

It serves as an ideal place to unwind and recharge amidst lush greenery and soothing winds. This park was earlier called ‘The Shrubbery’ when it was a private courtyard of Sir Thomas Tartan’s Bungalow, during the British reign. Flanked by a covered archway, the entrance leads you to pebbled walkways around this oval-shaped park. Also one can view the Kanchanjunga from here. It has a musical fountain inside along with a statue of Lord Shiva.

St. Andrews Church

St. Andrew’s Church is an old Anglican Church located at the Mall Road in Darjeeling town of West Bengal. It is one of the most beautiful structures in Darjeeling and also one of the popular pilgrimage places to visit in Darjeeling. Inside the church there are inlaid marble tablets and brass plaques that memorialize some of the oldest residents of Darjeeling. One of the most prominent figures of those is Lt. General Lloyd who was known as the ‘Discoverer’ of Darjeeling.

Day Trip to Mirik

Drive through beautiful green meadows and picturesque valleys to reach Mirik, the serene tourist spot in the hills of Darjeeling. Soak in the beautiful vistas and relax by the charming Sumendu Lake. Boating and canoeing are popular activities here. If you like trekking you’re in for a treat with plenty of trails that give you an enchanting insight into Darjeeling’s exotic forests. It is a mere distance of 50 kms from Darjeeling, so a day trip is a good option.

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Your Guide to Choosing the Perfect Himalayan Trip

When you are in India, you can hardly afford to miss the a Trip to the Himalayas. In fact, there are a wide varieties of tours to choose from – Shimla-Manali, Darjeeling-Gangtok, Mussoorie-Rishikesh, Dharamsala-Dalhousie. If you are looking for more elaborate tours, you can plan something in the Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand.

Ladakh and Kashmir Tours are also great ways to explore the Himalayas. In Ladakh, apart from a night halt in Nubra Valley, you can either have another night halt in Pangong Lake or just a day trip to Pangong Lake. If you have a couple of more days, you can also visit the stunning Tso Moriri Lake. Kashmir can also take your breath away! You can visit Srinagar, Pahalgam, Gulmarg and Sonmarg in Kashmir for a Memorable Trip. 

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