Darjeeling is an enchanting paradise and a fascinating hill resort in the eastern state of West Bengal. The place mesmerises tourists for its widespread flora that includes pleasant white magnolias, magnificent pines and lush green tea bushes. From rushing streams to gasping gorges to sparkling lakes to sapphire blue sky, this hill resort is among the best tourists destinations in India, and of course, in West Bengal.
Tourist attractions in Darjeeling are many, and they range for stunning flora to delightful adventure sports (river rafting) to pleasing mountain treks to beautiful parks and museums. A wide variety of animals and plants charms tourists here that include the Himalayan Newt, Mutiac Civet Cats, more than 500 species of attractive butterflies and more than 100 kinds of Rhododendrons. The Tiger Hill and the Observatory Hill are prime tourists attractions here.
Darjeeling's attractions include the engineering marvel of Batasia Loop, the historical War Memorial, the Japanese Peace Pagoda, the Dhirdham Temple and the Mall and Chowrasta. Tourists here enjoy around 70 tea gardens to feel the nature and its greenery. There are many important Tibetan Buddhist Monasteries, like Ghoom Monastery, the oldest Tibetan Monastery, the Drukpa Kargyud Monastery and the Bhutia Busty Monastery.
By AirThe nearest airport to
Darjeeling is Bagdogra at 90 km from where domestic flights can be had for different Indian cities.
By Rail Darjeeling is connected only through Himalayan Railway or "Toy Train" that takes tourists to New Jalpaiguri some 90 Km away.
By Road Darjeeling is well linked to other Indian cities by road and the state- transport buses take tourists to places like
Kalimpong, Gangtok, Siliguri and Bagdogra etc.
Opened in 1881, the
Darjeeling Himalayan Railway is an outstanding example of a hill passenger Railway and it’s also the first such system in India. It’s a fully functional and operational rail link across the mountainous terrain. Also known as the “Toy Train”, it’s basically a narrow gauge railway in the India state of West Bengal. It runs across beautiful places and a big number of tourists enjoy its ride every yea...
Tiger Hill, located in
Darjeeling in the state of West Bengal, provides you an amazing view of the Kanchenjunga Mountain. This place is also famous as a perfect sunrise viewing point for tourists. The hill presents beautiful color when the first ray of the sun hits the peak of Kanchenjunga. Considered the third highest peak in the world, it’s a place to enjoy rich shades of nature from a vantage point.
Here, you can easily see several othe...
Thongsa Gompa is one of the most famous monasteries of
Kalimpong which was established in 1692. The Monastery was constructed under the guidance of ‘King of Bhutan’. It’s also famous as the Bhutan Monasteries and located near to the Magal Dham. It is the best place for meditation and also to find inner peace. Today this building is a renovated structure of the original building, which was destroyed by Gurkhas.
Further, Thongsa ...
Neora Valley National Park is one of the most famous national parks in
Kalimpong district, West Bengal and was established in 1986. It’s the richest biological zone in the eastern India and spreads across an area of 88 Km - the area has been reserved for wildlife and biodiversity. Neora Valley is a beautiful place and home to many species like Dear, Tiger, Leopard, Black Bear, Wild Dog and many more.
More so, the Neora River makes up most ...
Spread over an area of 78.60 sq. km and at the higher ridges of
Darjeeling Himalayas (between 2400m to 3650m) in West Bengal, Singalila National Park is a popular reserved forest area. It’s a beautiful park that attracts tourists for its diversity of rare species of animals, orchids, rhododendron forests and alpine valley. A visit here gives you a chance to gaze at rare species of orchids and endangered species of animals.
A trip to the Si...