• Tiger Hill Observation Deck - Tiger Hill stands as the highest point in the Darjeeling region. A morning visit to witness the sunrise is essential. Observing the sun illuminate the majestic Mt. Kanchenjunga range with a spectrum of changing colors is truly breathtaking. Tiger Hill is now part of a nature reserve, with meadows perfect for picnics. From Tiger Hill, take a short walk downhill to explore the Sincheal Temple, dedicated to the Hindu Goddess Durga.
• Batasia Loop - This heritage train makes a 360-degree turn at the expansive railway loop located nearly 5 kilometers from town. Constructed to assist the steam train in navigating the steep terrain, Batasia Loop is ideally situated to provide a panoramic view of the mountains beyond. Within the loop is a war memorial honoring the brave souls who sacrificed their lives in India’s various wars since 1947. Nearby, a local market offers purses, bags, and other decorative items for purchase.
• Ghoom Monastery - Situated just below Ghoom railway station, about 8 km from Darjeeling town, Yiga Choling is the largest of Darjeeling’s “Three Monasteries.” Built in 1875 by Lama Sherab Gyatso, it features images of Buddhist deities and lamas, such as Chen Rezig, the Buddhist of compassion, and Tsongkhapa, the founder of the Gelugpa Sect. The monastery also houses a large 15-foot image of Jampeyang, the Buddha of the future. A vast collection of liturgical texts includes the 108-volume Kangyur, the Tibetan Buddhist canon.
• Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park - Darjeeling Zoo is renowned for the rare Red Pandas, allowing visitors to see them in their natural habitat. It also hosts a variety of rare species like the Snow Leopard, Blue Sheep, Siberian Tiger, and Black Bear, which are rarely seen together in one location.
• Gombu Rock - Named after Tenzing Norgay, one of the first climbers of Mt. Everest, this rock offers an opportunity to test one’s strength and experience the thrill of climbing. Alternatively, visitors can watch various climbers attempt to conquer the rock.
• Tea Garden - Among the numerous tea plantations in and around Darjeeling, the most famous are Happy Valley and Chitrey Tea Garden. Chitrey Tea Garden specializes in a variety of tea bushes. Visitors can enjoy the full view of Mount Kanchenjunga while sitting among the tea bushes and sipping the renowned Darjeeling Tea.
• Akshaya Kumar Maitreya Heritage Museum, NBU - Located within the premises of the Zoological Park, this museum houses a wide array of species, including beetles, snakes, birds, and animals.
• Japanese Peace Pagoda - Established by followers of the Nipponzan Myohoji, a Japanese Buddhist order, the Japanese Peace Pagoda is the tallest free-standing structure in town, showcasing the avatars of Buddha. Nearby is the Nipponzan Myohoji Temple, built in traditional Japanese style, offering visitors a place for peace and reflection. Visitors may meditate and interact with the resident Japanese monks, and photography is allowed in the temple.
• Tibetan Refugee Self-Help Centre - The Tibetan Refugee Self-Help Centre (TRSHC), located in Lebong and locally known as Hermitage, was founded on October 2, 1959. Zhu Dan established this center in 1959 with funds raised through local charity (wife of Gyalo Thondup). Initially, the facility provided emergency relief to Tibetan refugees who had made the perilous journey across the Himalayas into India. For Tibetans, the hillside held special significance because the Thirteenth Dalai Lama had spent his exile in India from 1910 to 1912, following the Chinese invasion of Tibet at the time. The center was established as a charitable organization under the Indian government’s act. The center began with just four employees and now houses 130 Tibetan families. The center has been involved in a variety of activities, including handicrafts, artisan training, and craftsmanship.
• Himalayan Mountaineering Institute - As one of the world’s leading mountaineering colleges, the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute attracts many tourists due to its beautiful location in Darjeeling, a hill station. This institute offers a captivating view of Kanchenjunga, the third highest peak in the world, standing at 8,586 meters. The Himalayan Climbing Institute Museum welcomes up to 500,000 visitors annually who come to see the exhibits that celebrate the art, culture, and advancements in the climbing sport. The museum is divided into three sections: A Panorama of Himalayan Life, Mount Everest Expedition, and Mountaineering History. With the stunning Kanchenjunga in the background, it is perched atop a small pedestal in the center of the institute.

• Private transportation
• Bottled water
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• Hotel pick-up & Drop-off

• Tea and coffee
• Lunch
• Camera, Camcorders
• Personal Expenses

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