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Tiger Hills - Situated at an
altitude of 2590 metres (8,482 ft) and 14 kms. From the town, this
spot has earned international fame for the magnificent view of the
sunrise over Kanchenjunga and the great eastern Himalayan mountains.
Even Mount Everest, the worlds highest peak is visible form here.
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Ghoom Monastery - About 7kms.
Away from Darjeeling town, one can visit the monastery on the Ghoom
spur. It is one of the oldest Buddhist monasteries in India. There is
a 2ft high statue of maitrey Buddha.
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Batasia Loop and War Memorial -
About 5 kms. from Darjeeling this railway loop is a marvelous feat of
engineering. It is fascinating to watch the toy train wind its way
round the loop. The war memorial is in honour of those Gorkhas who
laid down their lives in the service of the nation.
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Japanese Temple and Peace Pagoda
- This monumental pagoda is situated about 2 kms from Chowrasta. The
sparkling white pagoda rise 28.5 metres from the ground level and has
a diameter of 23mts. Embedded in the wall of the pagoda are four
statues of Buddha is gold polish and eight carvings on sandstone
depicting different stages of Gautam Buddha’s life.
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Ava Art Gallery - The art gallery
is about 2 kms. form Chowrasta on the way to Ghoom. Displayed in the
gallery are the fine art and embroidery works of Mrs. Ava Devi.
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Dhirdham Temple -
Situated just below the railway station, is built on the style of the
famous Pashupatinath Temple of Katmandu (Nepal).
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Shrubberry
Nightingale Park - It is situated on the Jawahar Parbhat near
Governor's House. One can find the peace and tranquility in this
beautiful garden. Also a giant statue of Lord Shiva is nested.
Moreover the best sight of this garden can be seen in the night with
the glittering of lights and dance and songs.
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Bengal Natural History Museum -
A few minutes walk form Chowrasta is the
natural history museum which has a wide range collection of preserved
reptiles, birds, butterflies and other insects. A visit to the museum
is a must especially for scholars of natural sciences.
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Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park -
The Zoo exhibits some rare Himalayan fauna including the snow leopard.
The collection includes the Himalayan black bear, the red panda,
tigers and colorful Himalayan birds.
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Himalayan Mountaineering Institute
- This is one of the premier schools of mountaineering in the
world and imparts mountain climbing training to enthusiasts. The
museum of the institute portrays a range of mountaineering equipments
that were used by various expedition as well as photographs concerning
them.
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Tenzing Rock and Gombu Rock -
Situated at Lebong Cart
Road, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute conducts preliminary course
on rock climbing on these rocks and often demonstration are held. One
can also try their skill in the climbing with the help of
professional.
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Tibetan Refugee Self Help Centre
- The Tibetan Refugee Self Help Centre was established on 1st
October 1959 to Rehabilitates displaced Tibetans who had followed his
holiness the Dalai Lama to India. The Centre produce excellent
carpets, Woolen goods, wood work, leather work etc. the Tibetan
craftsmen can be seen at work at the Centre.
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Darjeeling Tea Garden - Of about
seventy tea gardens in this hill region, one can visit any gardens and
factory and see the plucking and processing of the world class
Darjeeling Tea. Rangeet Tea Estate and Happy Valley Tea Garden are the
nearest from the town.
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Observatory Hill (Mahakal Temple)
- The hill feature above Chowrasta and a few minutes from it is called
Observatory Hill, on which is nested the Mahakal temple. MAHAKAL is
considered as the incarnation of lord Shiva. Adjacent to the Mahakal
temple is also a Buddhist shrine, manifesting the complete harmony
that exists between Hinduism and Buddhism.
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Chowrasta - All roads converge at
the Chowrasta. The “Charring Cross” of Darjeeling the Chowrasta,
meeting place of all the tourist, and men about town, who lounge
around taking in the sight and the fresh air from the mountain. Here
connecting the two main arteries of the town, Nehru Road and the Bhanu
Bhakta Sarani, popularly known as the Mall.
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Rock Garden and GangaMaya Park
- This garden (or Park) is situated below Dali (outskirt of Town),
nearly 11 kms from the main town. Rock garden is built with the patch
of solid rock. Whereas the Gangamaya Park is filled with the
greeneries, boating and fountain water, along with the tune to Nepali
Dance.
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Mirik Lake & Pasupati Foreign Goods
Market in Nepal Border - Mirik-a nest in the hills is West
Bengal’s one of the hill resort at an altitude of 1767 metres with its
own special charms – 49 km. From Darjeeling and 52 km. Long lake is
fed by perennial streams. A floating fountain in the middle of the
lake is a joy for ever and very often you may find the glory of
Kanchenjungha reflected in the lake waters. A rich forest with
thousands of Cryptomaria-Japanica trees clothe the slopes on the west.
A 3.5 km. zig-zag footwalk takes you along the lake – a sleek foot
bridge connects the garden on the east with the woods on the west.
Alone or in company, you are sure to enjoy a boat-ride in the lake.
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Toy Train Joy ride -
Toy Train Joy ride from Darjeeling Railway Stn. to Ghoom Railway Stn.
& Back – 18 Km. Timing - 10.00 hrs & 13.15 hrs daily and duration of
ride is 2 Hrs & 20 Mins (15 Mins halt at Batasia Loop) Rate :
265/- per head.
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Rafting
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Melli to 29th Mile on Teesta River. Distance 13 Km. Rate –
Rs. 350.00
per head. Capacity of the
Raft is for 12 Pax maximum without rescuers.
