Darjeeling is a rejuvenating town in the Himalayan Foothills. And it is also known as “Queens of Hills” due to its gorgeous scenery. The Kanchenjunga, the misty mountain ranges, are a retreat for nature enthusiasts. Once the summer season starts Darjeeling is the hotspot of tourism because of its cold weather.
Darjeeling At A Glance
| Famous Name | Queen of hills |
| Special Features | Peaks, National Park, Hill Station, Garden, Monastery… |
| Activities To Do | Trekking, Hill Climbing, Visiting Monastery, Exploring Tea Estates, Experiencing a Ropeway Ride, Traveling by Toy Train… |
| Season | Winter and Summer |
| Famous For | Natural Attractions( Hills, Valleys, Tea Estates, Buddha Temples ) |
| Suitable for | Family, Gang Trip Honeymooners… |
Top Places To Explore In Darjeeling
- Tiger Hills
- Sandakphu peak
- Singamari Ropeway
- Barbotey Rock Garden
- Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park
- Toy Train
- Tea Gardens
- Ghoom Monastery
- Batasia Loop
- Nightingale Park
- Peace Pagoda
Climbing Tiger Hill
One of the main spots in Darjeeling is Tiger Hills. After the chill hill climb, the enthralling view of the world’s third-highest hill Kanchenjunga is worth the activity. The panoramic view of the Sun shining above the world-famous Mount Everest can be witnessed from this hill by reaching the hilltop before Sunrise. Sunset views are also like magical moments that must be captured for a lifetime memory. The snow-covered mountain peaks with moving clouds offer an enthralling experience. It is located 13 km away from Darjeeling. Summit of Ghoom is a remarkable place in the tiger hills, where joyful toy train rides are available for breathtaking views.
Trek To Sandakphu
If you are an adventure seeker then Snowy Sandakphu hill will be a good place for trekking with snow freaks. It is the highest peak in West Bengal with wider views that will meet your expectations. It has an altitude of about 11,930 feet. During Trekking snacks and food are to be taken with you and the well-trained guides help to have a great experience. From October to November it is suitable for clear views of all the features around Sandakphu. Cars are available to reach the top point. And in February and March months there are beautiful flowers along the routes.
Ropeway
India’s first Ropeway System was started at Darjeeling in 1968 for tourism. To offer the experience of magnificent views of lush green adorned mountain ranges, this cable car system was introduced. This system extends from north point Singal Mari to banks of Raman River for stunning scenery from 7000 feet height. Almost 16 cable cars are available, each of them having a capacity to carry 6 passengers at a time. While Moving, the tea gardens, river, forest and waterfall can be viewed. Special moments can be captured from a high angle for evergreen memories.
Rock Garden and Park
10 km away from Darjeeling, Barbotey rock garden and Ganga Maya Park are situated. This Barbotey Garden is created in Chunnu Falls in the hill town of Darjeeling. The theme of this garden is planned with beautiful sections and it is surrounded by enchanting streams from the hilltops. The slope areas have beautiful flower plants as gardens. There are nice seats for visitors to spend some relaxing time with a serene ambience. This Spectacular spot is made of rock cuttings to make it a perfect area for tourism. The steep roads are laid with sharp hairpin bends and Cabs are available to reach this garden. The park is 3km further down to the garden. The crystal clear water of natural streams is flowing around this park. Paddle Boats are available there. By crossing small bridges, the Wonderful flower gardens can be reached
Zoological Park
Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park is one of the popular tourist places in Darjeeling. It is the largest high altitude (7000ft) park in India. Its area is about 67.56 acres of land. A large number of Snow leopards are living here. Himalayan wolf, Mountain goats, Siberian tigers and red panda are the other endangered species conserved here. And it is rich in Flora & Fauna. Every year it receives almost 3,00,000 visitors to its natural attractions. And it is the home to a huge variety of birds too.
Narrow Gauge Toy Train
One of the major tourist attractions in Darjeeling is this toy train. Nobody should miss this wonderful train experience when visiting Darjeeling. The width of the train gauge is 2 feet, which extends 88 km from New Jalpaiguri to Darjeeling. Significant views can be caught while travelling on this train. The picturesque mountain landscapes are enjoyable while riding the train which gives a memorable experience. The train is slowly moving through the hilly terrain with impossible curves.
Tea Gardens
Sprawling tea estates of slope hills in Darjeeling are the best places to visit. The Misty weather is suitable for growing the tea plants, So the acres of slope lands are adorned with tea gardens. The aromatic plants in Darjeeling give the world’s best teas. In the morning, rays from the Sun when touching the mist on the leaves transform like pearls. While walking in tea gardens, it’s cherishing to see the women plucking the fresh tea leaves. Rain clouds floating over the gardens are amazing to spend time in rejuvenating places.
The Ghoom Monastery
It is a religious building that is also known as Choeling Monastery. It is an ideal place for Buddhism and a 15 feet high Maitreya Buddha Statue stands there which is made of clay from Tibet. And the collection of Great manuscripts took place with 108 Kangyur of sacred text said by Buddha himself. The attractive Thanga on the walls is beautiful to see. These paintings are drawn in a symmetrical manner that conveys the philosophy of Buddhism. And to visit this Monastery strict dress code is followed. Persons wearing traditional dresses are allowed inside.
Batasia Loop
It is one of the amazing train routes in Darjeeling made in the British Era. It is situated 5 km from Darjeeling. This pathway of toy trains facilitates the Himalayan Railway with a unique design. It offers exciting sceneries of snow-capped peaks and lush green and flora of landscapes. To see the sunrise view of Tiger Hills is wonderful. And its purpose is to lower the gradient with a spiral design track. The track is laid around a circular area that allows the train to gentle slopes. Colourful flowers along with the routes are eye-catching.
Nightingale Park
This attractive public park is situated in Richmond, Darjeeling hill station. After some climbing steps, the park begins. The soothing ambience is the main reason for plenty of people to visit this site. Panoramic views of the Kanchenjunga peaks can be enjoyed from Nightingale Park. The amazing Statue of Lord Shiva is one of the attractions in the park. And the park is shaped in an oval design with a pebble walkway. Musical fountains are making the spot special. Nepali cultural dance programs are conducted daily during the evening of the tourist season.
Peace Pagoda
It is a Japanese feature created to accentuate the unity among the people. To reach this place cabs are available. The beautiful artwork in this place is an attractive mythological inspiration. This Buddhist temple expresses the Four Avatars of Buddha. And the peaceful place is spreading the peaceful vibration to the people visiting. There is a prayer room where you can experience prayer time. It offers exciting views of mountain ranges. Meditation in this temple gives a distinct feeling to get relief from stress.
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