Travelers should book this activity because to get deeper into magical attractions of Darjeeling Hills where they can experience some of the lovely tourist places and vistas in this full Day_Trippers.Tourist can enjoy the wonderful mountain landscape, drive by tea gardens and quaint village waterfalls etc.
Travelers should book this activity because to get deeper into magical attractions of Darjeeling Hills where they can experience some of the lovely tourist places and vistas in this full Day_Trippers.Tourist can enjoy the wonderful mountain landscape, drive by tea gardens and quaint village waterfalls etc.
- Tiger Hill Observation Deck - Tiger Hill is the highest point in the Darjeeling area. An early morning trip to witness the sunrise is a must. Watching the rising sun strike the colossal Mt. Kanchenjunga range of snow-capped peaks in a blaze of rapidly changing colors is truly spectacular. Tiger Hill is now part of a nature preserve, the meadows of…
- Tiger Hill Observation Deck - Tiger Hill is the highest point in the Darjeeling area. An early morning trip to witness the sunrise is a must. Watching the rising sun strike the colossal Mt. Kanchenjunga range of snow-capped peaks in a blaze of rapidly changing colors is truly spectacular. Tiger Hill is now part of a nature preserve, the meadows of which are suitable for picnics. From Tiger Hill, take a small walk downhill to visit the Sincheal temple, dedicated to the Hindu Goddess Durga.
- Batasia Loop - The heritage train makes a 360-degree turn at this gigantic railway loop almost 5 kilometers from town. Built to help the steam train negotiate the steep terrain, Batasia Loop is strategically located to offer a panoramic view of the mountain beyond. Within the loop lies a war memorial that commemorates the brave souls who sacrificed their lives in India’s various wars since 1947. Adjacent to the memorial is a local market where visitors can buy purses, bags, and other decorative items.
- Ghoom Monastery - Just below Ghoom railway station, about 8 km away from Darjeeling town, Yiga Choling is the largest of Darjeeling’s “Three Monasteries.” Built in 1875 by Lama Sherab Gyatso, it contains 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 contains a huge 15-foot image of Jampeyang, the Buddha of the future. A large collection of liturgical texts includes the 108-volume Kangyur, the Tibetan Buddhist canon.
- Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park - Darjeeling Zoo is famous for the rare Red Pandas, where one can see them in their natural habitat. It also houses diverse rare species like Snow Leopard, Blue Sheep, Siberian Tiger, and Black Bear, which one may not be able to see together in one place.
- Darjeeling Rangeet Valley Passenger Ropeway - The Cable Car starts from Singamari to the valley of Tukvar Tea Estate.
- Gombu Rock - The rock is named after Tenzing Norgay, one of the first climbers of Mt. Everest. One can try to climb the rock to test their strength and feel the excitement of adrenaline. If not, one can witness various climbers trying their luck in conquering the rock.
- Tea Garden - Among the various tea plantations present in and around Darjeeling, the most famous are Happy Valley and Chitrey Tea Garden. Chitrey Tea Garden specializes in a variety of tea bushes. One can see the entire range of Mount Kanchenjunga while sitting among the tea bushes and sipping the famous Darjeeling Tea.
- Akshaya Kumar Maitreya Heritage Museum, NBU - It is located on the premises of the Zoological Park and houses many different species of beetles, snakes, birds, animals, etc.
- Japanese Peace Pagoda - The Japanese Peace Pagoda was established by followers of the Nipponzan Myohoji, a Japanese Buddhist order. The pagoda is the highest free-standing structure in town and showcases the avatars of Buddha. Near the pagoda is the Nipponzan Myohoji Temple, which is built in a traditional Japanese style and offers visitors a place for peace and introspection. Visitors may meditate and interact with the resident Japanese monks, and photography is permitted 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 craftsmen.
- Himalayan Mountaineering Institute - In addition to being one of the world’s top mountaineering colleges, the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute has drawn a lot of tourists because of its gorgeous location in Darjeeling, a hill station. This institute offers a truly captivating perspective of Kanchenjunga, the third highest peak in the world, rising to a height of 8586 meters. The Himalayan Mountaineering Institute museum welcomes up to 500,000 visitors annually who come to view the displays that honor the art, culture, and advancements in the climbing sport. A Panorama of Himalayan Life, Mount Everest Expedition, and Mountaineering History comprise the three divisions of the museum. 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
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Hotel pick-up & Drop-off
- Tea and coffee
- Lunch
- Camera, Camcorders
- Personal Expenses
- Tea and coffee
- Lunch
- Camera, Camcorders
- Personal Expenses
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.