Explore Darjeeling’s best attractions! Visit Tiger Hill, Batasia Loop, and the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute. Find out the top places to visit in Darjeeling for an unforgettable trip. Plan your visit now!
Chowrasta
It is a historical public square and is the heart of Darjeeling. Located at a hill top from where you can see the mesmerising view of Mt Kanchenjunga and surrounding hills. From the main town its just a few minutes walk and on your way there one can find many shops selling local products and souvenirs that one can take back home as a memory. You will also notice some buildings that were constructed few centuries ago by the Britishers and has now been converted into hotels and restaurants. After reaching chowrasta you can stroll around, sit down and relax. Or you can simply sit on a horseback and ride around the Mall Road to make it more memorable.
Mahakal Temple
Located on a hilltop just above Chowrasta. It is considered one of the main temples and is always visited by the locals and the tourists. Even though lying in the middle of the city, it has a very calm, serene and religious vibes. With colourful religious f lags hung about throughout the temple, it looks beautiful.
Batasia Loop
It is one among the major tourist site. You can purchase a Toy train ticket ( also known as Joy-Ride ) from Darjeeling Railway station . You will board the train from there and it will take you to Batasia loop. The best part is that the train that you will be boarding will be a Unesco World Heritage Steam Engine that operates on Coal. Once the train reaches Batasia, it will halt there for sometime and there will be some kind of entertainment and refreshment provided to the tourists. On sunny days one can enjoy the beautiful view from there. Then the Toy train will drop you back at the Darjeeling station.
Peace Pagoda
The Peace Pagoda is another must Visit religious site in Darjeeling. Founded by a Japanese Monk named Nichidatsu Fuji who is also the founder of Nipponzan-Myōhōji Buddhist Order. It was build with a message to bring peace and harmony among all religions and nations around the world. Located just few kilometres from the main town. One can participate in the daily prayers along with the monk or simply sit down and meditate. Since it is located amidst the pine forest, one can experience the natural beauty in Silence
Tiger Hill
There is a Chinese proverb that says “ Do not listen to what others say, you go and see by yourself “. It is located few kilometres from the main town. If you reach Tiger hill before sunrise, you can see the Sun rays slowly falling down on the snow capped Himalayan Peaks. One can see around 8 – 10 Himalayan mountains, one among them is Mt Everest, the tallest mountain in the world
Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI)
HMI is considered as one amongst the best mountaineering institutes in the world. It was founded in 1954 by the first Prime Minister of India Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru to commemorate the successful climb of Mt Everest by late Tenzing Norgay Sherpa and Sir Edmund Hillary. One can visit the museum and get to know more about mountain climbing.
Padmaja Naidu Zoological park
Established in 1958 with a goal to preserve Himalayan fauna. The zoo contains a lot of rare and endangered species like the Siberian tigers, snow leopards, pandas, gorals and many types of endangered birds.
The Rock Garden & Ganga Maya Park
Located few kilometres from the main town, It looks like a multilevel picnic ground constructed near a natural waterfall. One can enjoy the beautiful view of a downhill stream making its way through the rocks and finally reaching its destination i.e. a small lake where one can go on a boat ride
Shrubbery Nightingale Park
Nightingale park is just few minutes walk from Chowrasta from where one can see the snow-clad Himalayan mountains. Even though it is located not far from the city centre, the park area is clean and quiet. The beautiful flowers and the pine trees in the park can remove one’s fatigue and freshen up one’s Mind instantly. One can also have a dry picnic there
Don’t miss the chance to explore Darjeeling’s stunning scenery and vibrant culture. From panoramic views at Tiger Hill to the serene Batasia Loop and rich history at the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Darjeeling offers an unforgettable experience for every traveler. Start planning your adventure to the top places to visit in Darjeeling today!
