Darjeeling Sightseeing
Tiger Hill
The most well-known mountain of Darjeeling, Tiger Hill is famous for its trek routes and breathtaking view of the mountains. Everest as well as Kanchenzonga. You will need to travel by foot or car across the most ancient tea estates for a chance to reach Tiger Hill. It is highly recommended to see the first rays of sun at Mt. Everest. Do not forget to capture it with your camera, too, as it's an incredible experience.
Another fascinating aspect of this location is the fact that this is located at the highest point of Ghoom and is an UNESCO World Heritage Site as also it being the tallest railway station of Darjeeling. The ideal timing to go Tiger Hill is generally around the months of November, October and December during winter. the months of February through April during Autumn.
Happy Valley Tea Estate
A vast area of 4,373 acres Happy Valley Tea Estate is among the most important spots to visit in Darjeeling. The area houses one of the most prestigious tea production facilities around the globe. The tea plant of the estate was founded around 1854, by a Englishman and even after all these years it is still flourishing under the supervision of the Indian Aristocrats from Hooghly.
Batasia Loop
It's an amazing toy train route which was created to decrease the height on it. Darjeeling Himalayan Railway. It is situated in the mountain's lush green slopes, Batasia Loop offers beautiful views of the valley, as well as the snowy abode of Mt. Kanchendzonga.
It is suggested to go to the Batasia Loop following the sunrise on Tiger Hill. The carpet of flowers leading towards Batasia Loop is quite splendorous and especially for those eye that has witnessed the most breathtaking sunrise. In addition the railway track spiral is an absolute sight for artists and dreamers. The whole scenery of the area often encourages people to make artwork in their very own.
Nightingale Park
Known as The Shrubbery in the British era the park has lush breathtaking views Mount Kanchenjunga and other peaks. It is surrounded by pine trees and rows of blooms, visitors are able to see cultural events each evening as well as there is a Lord Shiva Temple, a waterfall and a lake that is artificial.
Rock Garden
This unique place is created by cutting rocks into different shapes to create seating and viewpoints. It is surrounded by lush shrubs and flowers, is the beautiful Chunar waterfall that must be seen.
Peace Pagoda
The place depicts 4 avatars of Lord Buddha in meditation, sleeping, sitting and standing postures. It is also the largest standing structure that can be freely walked around here. It is a great spot to gaze upon the snow-capped Himalayan mountains in the peace of the surrounding nature.
Ghoom monastery
This 18th-century monastery is famous for its 15 feet. tall statue of Buddha as well as stunning classical Thangka artwork, bells and drums that line the walls. It also houses Tibetan translations of the ancient Sanskrit scriptures, including the Meghdoota as well as other texts.
Singalila National Park
Spot the elusive Red Panda, Himalayan Black Bear and snow leopards among the gorgeous rhododendron dotted vastness of the national park. The park also has stunning views of high peaks as well as valleys.
Himalayan Mountaineering Institute
This iconic place is a must for those who are passionate about mountains and adventure. The 1954 was once known to include Tenzing Norgay as one of its field instructors and is recognized for its ability to teach the most extreme endurance levels for mountaineers.
Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park
The most sought-after spots to visit in Darjeeling the park is most famous by the Red Panda and Snow Leopard breeding program. The park covers 65.56 acres in Darjeeling, the Zoological Park is the home of several of the most threatened species of animals in India which include snow leopards red pandas, snow leopards, as well as Himalayan Salamanders.
Darjeeling Rangit Valley Ropeway
The gorgeous Hill station in Darjeeling is best seen by way of its exclusive ropeway. From the breathtaking scenery, lush tea estates with lush green forests, breathtaking flora and fauna, to the snow-capped mountains of Everest and Kanchenjunga you can experience the splendor in Darjeeling with all of its splendor!