Best Things To Do in Darjeeling, India

  1. Rock Garden

    4.5 (1258 Votes)
    Rock Garden

    Garden

    Near Chunnu Summer Falls, the Rock Garden is a famous spot for tourists in Darjeeling. It was made during the political turmoil in Darjeeling so that tourists would see Darjeeling in a different light in the 1980s. It is also known as the Barbotey Rock Garden. Located 10 kms away from Darjeeling it was inaugurated by Subhas Ghising. This garden was created by Gorkha Hill Council Tourism D...Read more
  2. Tinchuley

    Village, View Point, Hill, Nature

    The name Tinchuley has a very interesting story behind it. The name stands for three ovens or chulhas. The reason for naming the village that is because it is covered by three magnificent hills. If you love nature and completely want to immerse yourself in the beauty of some amazing sights of Himalayas, the Kalimpong hills and various others, then there is no reason to not visit Tinchuley Villa...Read more
  3. Everest Museum

    Specialty Museum

    With Kanchenjunga view point located so closely and Everest visible from almost all places, it only fits to have a museum dedicated to Everest in the city of Darjeeling. With various documentations, sources related to the greatness of the tallest peak in the World. There are a lot of interesting facts related to Everest and you will come across some really unknown facts when you come to this mu...Read more
  4. Lava

    Off Beaten Path, Village, Nature

    A lot of people opt for unique travels these days. If you are one of these people and want to try something off the beaten track you should definitely plan a trip to Lava. This tiny village in the Darjeeling district is as picturesque as it gets. Nestled between the beautiful mountains of west Bengal and surrounded by an amazing array of wild animals, this pretty village is an amazing experienc...Read more
  5. Suntalekhola

    Off Beaten Path, Village, Nature

    Suntalekhola is named after a very beautiful stream known as Suntalekhola. If you like to do things that are slightly off the beaten track, if you like to explore nature in all its glory, then this is a must visit attraction for you. Located in the district of Darjeeling, Suntalekhola is a beautiful humble picturesque little village that is sure to bowl you over with its simplicity. The altitud...Read more
  6. Chapramari Forest

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    Chapramari Forest

    Outdoors, Forest, Wildlife Sanctuary

    You find the best of animals that are known to be the pride of Bengal in this sanctuary. Located at a distance of about 30 kilometers from Chalsa and Lataguri, the Chapramari Wildlife Sanctuary covers about 950 hectares of land. With vegetation everywhere, it is quite a sight to see the elephants, bisons, peacock and wild boars fitting in the environment of this place so well and making it thei...Read more
  7. Kurseong

    Hotel, Food And Drinks, Town

    Kurseong is a well known hill station located nearby Darjeeling. The original inhabitants of the city are the Lepchas whose ancestors started living there around 1780s. According to the Lepchas, the term means, the "Land of the White Orchids". With a distance of 32 kms from Darjeeling, it has a pleasant climate throughout the year, making it a perfect hill station where people can spend quality...Read more
  8. Lloyds Botanical Garden

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    Lloyds Botanical Garden

    Botanical Garden

    As the name suggests, The Lloyd's Botanical Garden represents the best combination of flora and fauna in Darjeeling. It was built in the year 1878, it has an area more than 40 acres. It is for the most part quite similar to that of the Calcutta Botanical garden. It has several species of bamboo, oak, magnolia, wild geranium and so on. The collection of native orchids is a special attraction in ...Read more
  9. Magdhog Monastery

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    Magdhog Monastery

    Religious Site, Monastery

    Though not a very well known one, Aloobari Monastery has a very special place in the heart of the monks in Darjeeling. Overshadowed by the tranquility of the other well known monasteries, Aloobari monastery is a place people generally tend to miss out on. The air of this place itself is synonymous with simplicity and tranquility. Once you enter the place and realize the importance of calmness i...Read more
  10. Observatory Hill

    View Point, Observatory, Hill

    Near The Mall in Darjeeling, you will find a beautiful haven called The Observatory Hill. The famous Kanchenjunga as well as other mountains  can be seen from here. Chowrasta and The Mall near Observatory Hill are the places for which the tourists come to Darjeeling but this hill is equally worth it. The slopes at an altitude of almost 2000 metres can easily inspire awe of the visitors. Th...Read more
  11. Bengal Natural History Museum

    Natural History Museum

    The Bengal Natural History Museum is located near The Mall, the central attraction of Darjeeling. Built in 1915, it is a large gallery for the exhibition of the natural historical artifacts of the region. The museum is mainly created for the preservation of specific flora and fauna. The museum contains an amazing combination of Himalayan and Bengali fauna. More than 4000 specimens coexist in ha...Read more
  12. Dirdham Temple

    4.1 (121 Votes)
    Dirdham Temple

    Religious Site, Temple

    Dhirdham Temple is a lovely sight to visit in Darjeeling. It was built in the year 1939 by Rai Saheb. Rai Saheb was an honour given to Purna Bahadur Pradhan by the Viceroy of India in the year 1936. Rai Saheb wanted to recreate the magic of Pashupatinath temple of Kathmandu. Dhirdham Temple resembles a Pagoda from outside and the Pashupatinath temple from inside. If you want to feel the presenc...Read more
  13. St. Andrew's Church

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    St. Andrew's Church

    Church, Religious Site

    St Andrew’s Church is definitely an amazing representation of the purity of Christianity. Darjeeling has welcomed and grown with almost every faith in the world with arms wide open. St Andrew’s Church is the representation of such a place. If you like to see cathedrals and churches in general then visiting St Andrew’s should definitely be on your list. It is very simplistic in...Read more
  14. Tenzing Rock

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    Tenzing Rock

    Outdoors, Adventure, Rock Climbing

    Tenzing and Gombu Rock are definitely rocks that you should see from a distance if you are not very well acquainted with climbing and adventures. The Tenzing rock is named after Tenzing Norgay, the first man to climb Everest along with Edmund Hillary in the year 1953. Right opposite to it is the Gombu Rock which is named after his nephew Nawang Gombu who was the first man to climb Everest twice...Read more
  15. Triveni

    4.5 (959 Votes)
    Triveni

    River, Nature

    If you wish to be completely mind blown by all that nature has to offer to you then Triveni is a definite place for you to visit. It is where the river Rangit and River Teesta meet and is a lovely place to see. A lot of camps, treks and other adventure activities are held here. Do not forget to take your camera with you even though it is a scene that will be etched in your minds forever. See th...Read more