Situated at an altitude of 8,000 feet, 8 km south of town is one of the holiest and better known of Darjeeling?s monasteries ? the Sampten Choling or the Ghum Monastery.
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 ... Read full description of Observatory Hill
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 ... Read full description of Happy Valley Tea Gardens
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 ... Read full description of Himalayan Mountaineering Institute
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 ... Read full description of Kali temple
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 ... Read full description of Birch Hill Park
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 ... Read full description of Senchal Lake
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.
Near Chowrashtra, the Bengal Natural History Museum houses innumerable collection of Bengal and Himalayan flora and fauna. There are over 4300 animal species such as reptiles, birds, insect species and plant fauna are displayed in the museums. Huge crocodiles ... Read full description of Bengal Natural History Museum
A close replica of the Pashupatinath temple in Kathmandu, Dhirdham temple was built in 1939 and is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The statue of Lord Shiva depicts the 'five different moods and facial expressions' including the Third Eye of Lord ... Read full description of Dhirdham temple
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 ... Read full description of Aloobari Gompha
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 ... Read full description of Badamtam Tea Estate
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 ... Read full description of Kanchunjunga
Another lush green paradise is the Lloyd Botanical Garden that was laid with the aid of Mr. William. He has laid out the garden at the height of 1800 mt. for a botanical garden as the Darjeeling branch of ... Read full description of Lloyd Botanical Garden
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 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.
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.
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 ... Read full description of Snow Leopard Breeding Center
