It is one of the most popular hill stations in India and worldwide, known not just for its tea but also for its beauty and colonial history. It provides you everything that a dream destination is supposed to provide to you. It is also the winter escape destination which is packed during the peak summer seasons with tourist from all over the nation. Darjeeling is a perfect collage of snowy and mighty Himalayan ranges, winding walking tracks, valleys, monastery, tea plantations and the heritage Toy Train. These green scenic vistas guarantee a vacation to cherish forever.

Why travel to Darjeeling?

Darjeeling is the Queen among all Indian hill station and also West Bengal’s premier holiday destination. The reasons are huge and gazing open-mouthed at Khangchendzonga (world’s third-highest mountain), is another deal that draws you here. You can admire colonial-era architecture here, experience solace at these Buddhist monasteries, and whistle away on the 140-year-old steam-billowing Darjeeling Himalayan Railway.

The adventurous side of you can also be treated with utmost thrill at the Singalila Ridge situated in these amazing hills. Meanwhile, the steep yet firm open shops and the town bustle selling the artifacts and handicrafts are too interesting a deal to ignore.

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Places to Visit

St. Andrew’s Church

Situated on the back of the famous Mall is a quiet standing St. Andrew’s Church which is one of the oldest and a colonial structure which is used even today. It is an architectural marvel and is situated near the Mahakal Temple on the Observatory Hills. It holds many memories of the past that you must see! This is one of the famous tourist places in Darjeeling definitely! Though it was built years back, the structure stands firm, and is frequently visited for pilgrimage.

Rock Garden

It is one of the 7 points tourist site that has been getting huge number of tourist for its amazing structure and natural beauty which it beholds. You won’t believe that this rock garden was built by chipping the existing rocks and the existence of waterfalls has just added more charm to this lovely natural garden. It is a man-made rocky garden enriched with flora, waterfalls and bridges. With plenty of activities to do over a widespread expanse, this park is popular tourist place in Darjeeling.

Darjeeling Himalayan Railway

The Darjeeling Himalayan Railways station is a heritage location which is perfectly scenic and home to the heritage toy trains. Many Bollywood movies were also shot here and the platform lies in between the main Darjeeling town. The platform is also the resthouse for the Toy Trains that has been running from the times of the British. There are also ticket counters here which opens daily and your dream ride of the toy train can become a reality here.

Nightingale Park

A kilometer downhill from the Mall Road will bring you to the Nightangle Park, the scenic green garden which provides a complete view of the surrounding mountains. The garden is one of the popular points in Darjeeling tourism with a huge statue of Lord Shiva and the place lits up perfectly during the night. Many times, there are also many shows which are held here and there is also a round open stage in between where all the dance and cultural activity, generally happens.

Himalayan Mountaineering Institute

It is one of the oldest mountaineering institutes of not just this region but also India. Mountaineering enthusiasts from around the globe come here to understand and undergo the courses in mountaineering that has been the legacy of this elite institute. There is also a museum which showcases the heritage equipments used by Tenzing Norgay, the first person to climb the Mount Everest. The reason it has also become a significant tourist attraction is because it is set in alluring backdrop perched on a mountaintop.