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Toy Train

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Places to Visit in Darjeeling

Type: Other
Entry: Paid

The official name of the Darjeeling Toy Train is the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway. This is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the few hill railways which are still operational in the country. Diesel trains run to and from New Jalpaiguri and steam engines run to and from Kurseong. During peak... Read More »

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Kali temple

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Places to Visit in Darjeeling

Type: Temple

An ancient Kali temple dedicated to Goddess Kali is located on the banks of the river. The architectural marvel and being the only Kali temple in the vicinity attracts hundreds of locals and tourists each year. During Dussehra, the temple is decorated and the whole 9 days are celebrated with pomp... Read More »

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Tiger Hill

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Places to Visit in Darjeeling

Type: Hill

Tiger Hill is the best point in Darjeeling for watching sunrise. Located at a height of 7,407 feet above sea level, the hilly trails through the mountains lead to the hill top. On a clear day, the entire Himalayan range can be seen. It is at a distance of 11 km from the main city of Darjeeling.... Read More »

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Ghoom Monastery

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Places to Visit in Darjeeling

Type: Monastery

Ghoom Monastery is also known as Yogachoeling Gompa. It is located in a place called Ghoom in Darjeeling, hence the name Ghoom Gompa. It was in the year 1875 that a Mongolian astrologer cum monk established the Ghoom Gompa. At the entry of the monastery, there is a huge giant size image... Read More »

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Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park

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Places to Visit in Darjeeling

Type: Zoo

Located adjacent to the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, the Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoo is a unique Zoo. It is situated at an altitude of 2133.5 meters against the glorious background of the majestic Kanchenjunga. The zoo specializes in breeding animals adapted to alpine conditions, and... Read More »

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Observatory Hill

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Places to Visit in Darjeeling

Type: Hill

The oldest site in Darjeeling is the Observatory Hill, locally called as Makal-Babu-Ko-Thaan. The Hill has a fascinating story to it. According to legend, Lord Indra's scepter (Dorje), emblematic of his thunderbolt, is believed to have fallen at the place (ling) where the Observatory Hill now... Read More »

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Himalayan Mountaineering Institute

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Places to Visit in Darjeeling

Type: Other

The mighty Himalayas are every mountaineer’s ultimate dream. If you have the courage, the stamina and you want to try something different, you must check out the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI) at Darjeeling. The HMI is one of the oldest mountaineering institutes of the country and... Read More »

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Happy Valley Tea Gardens

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Places to Visit in Darjeeling

Type: Tea estate

One of the nicest things to do while in Darjeeling is to pull over at one of the tiny tea shacks that dot the hillside and wrap your chill hands around a hot cup of tea as you survey the spectacular rolling hills with its beautiful tea gardens. Connoisseurs consider Darjeeling Tea to be one of... Read More »

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Lloyd Botanical Garden

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Places to Visit in Darjeeling

Type: Garden

Lloyd Botanical Gardens is also known as Darjeeling Botanical Garden. This garden was planned and established in 1878. The person behind this huge garden is Mr William Lloyd, after whom the botanical garden is named. The garden is spread across an area of almost 40 acres. It was built in... Read More »

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Tibetan Refugee Self Help Centre

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Ranked 10 of 26
Places to Visit in Darjeeling

Type: Heritage
Entry: Paid

Dating back to 1915 the Tibetan Refugee Self Help Centre was set up to give refuge to the Tibetans who fled to India during the Tibet China war. Following the historic event of Dalai Lama’s escape, he was followed by hundreds of Tibetans. This centre was mainly set up for their... Read More »

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Senchal Lake

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Places to Visit in Darjeeling

Type: Lake
Entry: Paid

The Senchal Lake is about 11 km from the Darjeeling town. It is the main reservoir from where the water is supplied to Darjeeling. At a height of 8515 feet above sea level, it lies close to the Tiger Hills. It is an attractive picnic spot, which boasts of a 9-hole golf course and a clubhouse. The... Read More »

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Peace Pagoda

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Ranked 12 of 26
Places to Visit in Darjeeling

Type: Monument
Entry: Paid

The tranquility at the Peace Pagoda in Darjeeling should be experienced to be believed! It was built under the guidance of Nichidatsu Fujii (1885 to 1985), a Buddhist monk from Japan and founder of the Nipponzan-Myo-ho-ji Buddhist Order. The pagoda stands as the symbol of spirituality and... Read More »

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Bengal Natural History Museum

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Places to Visit in Darjeeling

Type: Museum

The Bengal Natural History Museum houses a wide collection of Himalayan fauna. There is a collection of almost 4300 types of species in the museum. The Bengal Natural History Museum was established in 1903 to display the large varieties of flora and fauna that are seen in the Himalayan region,... Read More »

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Badamtam Tea Estate

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Ranked 14 of 26
Places to Visit in Darjeeling

Type: Tea estate
Entry: Paid

In early days, Badamtam Tea Estate was owned by Lebong Tea Co. under the British. The 150 year old garden is known for its exquisite teas, panoramic location and some of the best views of the valley. Close to it is the beautiful 14 feet statue of Buddha of Badamtam which is known for the... Read More »

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Birch Hill Park

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Ranked 15 of 26
Places to Visit in Darjeeling

Type: Hill
Entry: Paid

Jawahar Parbat or Birch Hill Park is close to the Mall and the Raj Bhawan is located here. About two km from Observatory Hill, on the western side of Birch Hill is the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute. The museum showcases an array of mountaineering equipment, flora and fauna specimens, clothes... Read More »

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Bhutia Busty Gompa

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Ranked 16 of 26
Places to Visit in Darjeeling

Type: Monastery
Entry: Paid

Bhutia Busty Gompa in Darjeeling is one of the most visited places in the hill city of West Bengal. The monastery is an integral part and a branch of the Nygpama sect’s Phontag Monastery in Sikkim. It was brought to Darjeeling in the year 1879. The gompa is situated against the backdrop of... Read More »

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Mahakal Temple

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Places to Visit in Darjeeling

Type: Temple

The Mahakal temple atop the Observatory Hill is a most revered place for the locals and you will be surprised to find a Hindu priest sharing a common altar with a Buddhist monk. The oldest site in Darjeeling is said to be the Observatory Hill, where a Buddhist Monastery called Dorje Ling, or... Read More »

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Japanese Temple

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Ranked 18 of 26
Places to Visit in Darjeeling

Type: Temple

The Japanese Temple also known as the Japanese Pagoda is a popular tourist attraction of Darjeeling. The white architectural creation adds to its beauty. Locally known as Nipponzan Myohoji Buddhist Temple, it is situated close to the Peace pagoda in the town. A short drive from the centre of the... Read More »

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Dali Monastery

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Places to Visit in Darjeeling

Type: Monastery

Drukpa Kargyud Monastery, more popularly referred as the Dali Monastery or Dali Gomba, is located at a distance of 5 km from the main town of Darjeeling. Built in 1971 by Kyabje Thuksey Rinpoche, the monastery is known for preserving the age old culture and tradition of the Tibetan monks.... Read More »

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Dhirdham temple

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Places to Visit in Darjeeling

Type: Monastery

Dhirdham Temple in Darjeeling is a well known tourist destination. A Hindu temple, Dhirdham Temple was constructed in 1939 by Rai Saheb Purna Bahadur Pradhan. The temple is said to be designed by an architect named Beg Raj Shakya and is believed to be inspired from the Pashupatinath... Read More »

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The Mall and Chowrasta

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Ranked 21 of 26
Places to Visit in Darjeeling

Type: Mall
Entry: Paid

The Chowrasta is the most happening place in Darjeeling. Located at the heart of the hilly town, this is the main shopping area and a main centre of commercial activities. Surrounded by roadside food stalls, curio shops, book stores and countless vendors selling artefacts, woollens and various... Read More »

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Snow Leopard Breeding Center

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Ranked 22 of 26
Places to Visit in Darjeeling

Type: Zoo

One of the most endangered species snow leopards have been actually bred in captivity at the Snow Leopard Breeding Center under the agile guidance of Kiran Matkan. There is a worldwide effort and conservation movement to breed Snow leopards due to their dwindling numbers but it is rare to... Read More »

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Garg World Amusement Park

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Ranked 23 of 26
Places to Visit in Darjeeling

Type: Theme Park
Entry: Paid

The beautiful hill station of Darjeeling has several delights to keep the tourist enchanted. One of them is the Garg World Amusement Park. Located on the Ghum-Sukhiapokri road, at an altitude of 7,900 feet, the Park offers a magnificent view of the Balsan Valley and the hills beyond. The... Read More »

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Rangit Valley Passenger Cable Car

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Places to Visit in Darjeeling

Type: Other

Popularly known as the Ropeway, the Darjeeling-Rangit Valley Passenger Cable Car is India's oldest passenger ropeway and connects Darjeeling with Singla Bazaar at the bottom of the valley. The renovated cable car terminal station is about 3 km north of the town and is situated at what is known... Read More »

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Kanchunjunga

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Places to Visit in Darjeeling

Type: View point

If you are an avid mountaineering expert or love to trek and hike, then scaling the heights of Kanchunjunga is a tempting offer. The third highest mountain in the world at an altitude of 8586 meters, there are actually 5 peaks of the mountain range. From the Observatory, you can have some of the... Read More »

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Aloobari Gompha

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Places to Visit in Darjeeling

Type: Monastery

The Aloobari Gompha is a beautiful monastery known for its splendid architecture. It is home to monks from Tibet and Sikkim who also sell religious items and handicrafts from a shop within the complex. This beautiful monesery si alos known as Mak Drong Gomba and if you are going towards... Read More »

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List of best place to see in Darjeeling and Photos of Tourist Attractions in Darjeeling.Toy Train, Kali temple, Tiger Hill, Ghoom Monastery, Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, Observatory Hill, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Happy Valley Tea Gardens, Lloyd Botanical Garden, Tibetan Refugee Self Help Centre, Senchal Lake, Peace Pagoda, Bengal Natural History Museum, Badamtam Tea Estate, Birch Hill Park, Bhutia Busty Gompa, Mahakal Temple, Japanese Temple, Dali Monastery, Dhirdham temple.