Darjeeling is a town in India's West Bengal State, in the Himalayan Foothills.

  • Darjeeling aerial View

Darjeeling is a town in India's West Bengal state, in the Himalayan foothills. Once a summer resort for the British Raj elite, it remains the terminus of the narrow-gauge Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, or “Toy Train,” completed in 1881. Darjeeling Tea is world renowned for its flavour, which is unequaled by other tea producing areas not only of India but also of the world. Darjeeling still manufactures the tea by the original methods known as the 'orthodox' method. 

Places to visit in Darjeeling:
 

1- DARJEELING HIMALAYAN RAILWAY

A visit to the city of Darjeeling is incomplete without a joyride at the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway toy train. Moving at a snail pace over the hilly terrain, it is an experience no one wants to miss.
 

2. TIGER HILL

The most famous mountain peak in Darjeeling, Tiger Hill is best known for its trekking routes and panoramic views of Mt. Everest and Kanchenzonga. One needs to walk or drive through the oldest tea plantations, in order to reach Tiger Hill. It is recommended to witness the first rays of the sun on Mt. Everest. Don’t miss capturing it in your camera as well because it will be a majestically rich experience.
 

3. BATASLA LOOP

This elevated area below Ghum has spiral railway tracks through a tunnel over a summit. What adds to the panoramic view is a nicely decorated garden area that offers a perfect retreat. It is the wide expanse of planned greenery that makes Batasia Loop one of the best Darjeeling tourist places which every traveler must visit.
 

4. PADMAJA NAIDU ZOOLOGICAL PARK

Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park is another name among the rich in some of the most exquisite and rare flora and fauna. Located downslope from the Jawahar Road, this zoological park is home to the largest population of snow leopards in India and is one of the best places to visit in Darjeeling.
 

5. PEACE PAGODA

Peace Pagoda reflects four avatars of Lord Buddha and is located adjacent to Nipponzan Myohoji Buddhist Temple. It attracts people from all religion and offers spiritual serenity and love to all. Spend half an hour meditating here and you are in for a trance nothing else can guarantee. This is one of the best places to visit in Darjeeling which offers a view worth capturing.
 

6. NIGHLINGALE PARK

Take a stroll in the nIghtingale Park and breathe in the salubrious mountain air while you enjoy scenic mountain views. The park was not open for public until 2011 and was called Shrubbery then. It is a perfect spot to sit in peace amidst nature. There is even a large statue of Lord Shiva and a musical fountain in the center of the park. It is truly one of the best tourist places in Darjeeling


7. SINGALILA NATIONAL PARK

Situated in the Darjeeling district, Singalila National Park is a delight for nature and wildlife lovers. Located at an altitude of 7000 ft above sea level, it is the highest national park in West Bengal sprawling with rhododendron forests and greenery. It offers riveting views of Singalila Mountain Range and impressive panoramas of the Himalayas from Nepal to Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, up to Bhutan.
 

Community Pick:
 

1- DARJEELING HIMALAYAN RAILWAY

A visit to the city of Darjeeling is incomplete without a joyride at the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway toy train. Moving at a snail pace over the hilly terrain, it is an experience no one wants to miss.

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