Tourism Places in Darjeeling

History & Culture (5)

	Coronation Bridge, Siliguri
Coronation Bridge, also known as Sevoke Coronation Bridge, is built in 1930 over the renowned Teesta River at the confluence of Rangeet River and Teesta River in West Bengal to mark the Coronation of the King George V. This bridge, located close to Sevokeswari Kali Mandir in Siliguri, is a very impo... More
	Crockety, Kalimpong
Crockety is a bungalow built by the British wool traders in 18th century and is one of the many bungalows in the region constructed during the British Regime. The uniqueness of this bungalow is the exquisite architectural design and the breathtaking surroundings. This old fashioned and charming hous... More
	Galingka, Kalimpong
Galingka is a bungalow built during the British regime located at the majestic backdrop of the Kanchenjunga peak, the second largest peak in Himalayan ranges. Like Crockety, this bungalow was also built by British wool traders for their use during their trade travel. The exquisite architectural styl... More
	Morgan House, Kalimpong
Morgan house, presently a tourist lodge run by the department of tourism of Government of India, is an erstwhile bungalow built in the British Period. This was the favorite home of a wealthy Jute merchant from England. This is one of the many British Bungalows in Kalimpong. The western architectural... More
	Nature Interpretation Centre, Kalimpong
Nature Interpretation Centre in Kalimpong, a great idea on work, provides the great information on effect of human activities in the Earth’s environment. This centre is established and managed by forest department. This centre carries out information collecting and research on flora and fauna in t... More

Nature (12)

	Badamtam Tea Estate
Badamtan Tea Estate was originally owned by the more than 150-years-old Lebong Tea Company. The tea estate was one of the tea company owned and managed by the British. It is located across the Rangit River. A walk to this tea estate will take a refreshing half a day. Badamtan Tea Estate is also ... More
	Durpin Dara Hill, Kalimpong
	Flower Nurseries, Kalimpong
	Ganga Maya Park
Just 3 km from the Rock Garden is the Ganga Maya Park, a newly added tourist attraction in Darjeeling. The charming bridges constructed over the stream give you the serene view of the lush green surrounding. Enjoy the transparent stream flowing over the rocky bed. Set within the park is a beautiful ... More
	Kanchenjunga
Kanchenjunga is the third highest mountain in the world (the first two being Mount Everest and K2), standing at an altitude of 8586 m. There are five peaks in Kanchenjunga. If you watch Kanchenjunga from the Observatory Hills, you might be deceived that the mount is a calm and serene upheaval of ice... More
	Mirik Lake, Mirik
	Observatory Hill
The Mall road originates and culminates at the Chowrashtra. The hill atop the Mall is the Observatory Hill. This hill is attached to strong religious faith and great importance both for the Hindus and the Buddhists. The sacred Mahakal temple rests on this hill; Mahakal is considered to be the inc... More
	Rock Garden
Rock Garden, also referred to as Barbotey Rock Garden is located at a distance of around 10 km from Darjeeling. It was established by the Gorkha Hill Council Tourism Department and was inaugurated by Subhash Ghising, the ex-chairman of the Council. Created by cutting rocks at different levels with t... More
	Saramsa Garden, Kalimpong
Saramsa Garden is a popular tourist spot in Kalimpong. It was constituted in year 1922 by the forest department of India. It is the home to numerous species of exotic orchids and other uncommon tropical plants of Sikkim. The garden also comprises many orchids and fruit trees. The garden has been est... More
	Surya Sen Park, Siliguri
The Surya Sen Park, a favorite picnic spot among the local people, is located at Mahakal Pally near to Siliguri. This is an eco-friendly place for fun, entertainment and increasing awareness about alternative energy sources. An exhibition in the park offers fundamental knowledge about the alternativ... More
	Tenzing & Gombu Rock
Located on Lebong Cart Road, Tenzing and Gombu Rocks stands facing opposite to each other and is just 20 minutes drive from Darjeeling. The massive Tenzing Rock is named after Tenzing Norgay, the man who climbed the Everest first time along with Edmund Hillary in 1953. Gombu Rock is named after Nawa... More
	Tiger Hill
The Tiger Hill is located about 11 km from Darjeeling, at an altitude of 2555 meters above the sea level. The dawn view of Kanchenjunga, the highest mount after Mount Everest and K2, and other eastern peaks of the Himalayas is excellent. On a clear day, Mount Everest, which is around 225 km from ... More

Wildlife (5)

	Himalayan Mountaineering Institute Zoo
Everest Museum and Mountaineering Museum are entered through the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute Zoo. The zoo and the two museums are run by the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, which trains mountaineers. The mountaineering museum has a grand collection of historical mountaineering equipmen... More
	Mahananda Weir Wildlife Sanctuary, Siliguri
Mahananda Weir Wildlife Sanctuary, situated between Mahananda and Teesta Rivers, is a vast expanse of forest lands enthralled with lusting green undulated hilly regions in the foot hills of Himalayan ranges. It is placed near to Siliguri in the Darjeeling district of West Bengal. Mahananda Weir... More
	Neora National Park, Kalimpong
Neora National Park, spread over an expanse of about 88 square km, is located at a woody forest area near Lava in the majestic foothills of the Himalayan Ranges in Kalimpong. It is established in 1986 and is maintained by the forest department. Bhutan and the lush green forests of Sikkim border this... More
	Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park
Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park is claimed to be the only zoo in the world to breed Tibetan wolf in captivity. It is also the first South Asian zoo to breed Snow Leopard and Siberian Tiger. Rare red pandas are also seen here. The park is situated at an altitude of 2133.5 meters, with scen... More
	Snow Leopard Breeding Centre
The Snow Leopard Breeding Center is devoted to the snow leopard breeding program. Snow leopards are one of the endangered species. Efforts are on worldwide to make endangered species breed under captivity, and Snow Leopard Breeding Center is one such effort. Snow leopards are not known to breed u... More

Religious (13)

	Aloobari Gompa
Aloobari Gomba, which is situated three kilometers away from the center of Darjeeling, is a monastery where you can find Tibetan and Sikkimese monks. These monks sell religious accessories and other handicrafts. If you are interested in shopping as well as sightseeing, then Aloobari Gomba is a place... More
	Bhutia Busty Gompa
Bhutia Busty Gompa is a monastery situated just under a kilometer out of Darjeeling. Kanchenjunga provides a spectacular backdrop to this monastery. This monastery is a branch of the Nygpama sect’s Phontag Monastery in Sikkim. It was transferred to Darjeeling in 1879. The monastery houses a wel... More
	Catholic Church, Kalimpong
The Catholic Church, the largest church in the Kalimpong area, is a revered religious attraction. The church, built during the British rule in 1890, is constructed under the supervision of the British architect Hardy from Edinburgh. This church was open to public for offering prayers in November 189... More
	Ghoom Monastery
Called as Yiga Choeling Monastery, the monastery in Ghoom is located around 7 km from Darjeeling. The original monastery was built during the early twentieth century. The monastery can accommodate around sixty monks. The statue of Maithreya Buddha (meaning “The Coming Buddha), which is 4.57 met... More
	ISKCON Temple, Siliguri
An august reflection of serenity and sublime beauty, ISCKON temple in Siliguri attracts thousands of people into its lap. International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), also known as Hare Krishna Movement, manages the temple with dedication and reverence. The temple enshrines Radha M... More
	Jang Dong Palriffo Brang (Monastery), Kalimpong
Dalai Lama consecrated Jang Dong Palriffo Brang Gompa, also known as Durpin Monastery, in 1976 after six years of establishing it. The importance of this monastery lies with the sacred Kunguyar kept here. It contains all 108 volumes carried by Dalai Lama in his exile. This Gompa is a specimen o... More
	Japanese Peace Pagoda
Set on the slopes of Jalapahar hill in Darjeeling, Japanese Peace Pagoda is a symbol of peace and spiritually. It is one of the creations of Nichidatsu Fuji, a Japanese Buddhist monk, who also founded Nipponzan-Myo-ho-ji Buddhist Order. Designed by M. Ohka, the Peace Pagoda claimed to be the tallest... More
	Japanese Temple
	Kali Mandir, Siliguri
Sevokeshwari Kali Mandir is an ancient temple located very close to Coronation Bridge in Siliguri and located in Binnaguri nearby to the shore of River Teesta. The temple enshrines Goddess Durga in her Kali form. Adorning majestic jewels and arms equipped with sword and armory, the image of Goddes... More
	Salugara Monastery, Siliguri
Salugara Monastery, a sacred Buddhist destination near to Siliguri, was established by Tibetal Buddhist Monks, the followers of the Tibetan religious leader Dalai Lama. The attractive feature of this monastery is the 100 feet stupa founded by the Tibetan Lama, Kalu Rinpoche. The stupa brings out fiv... More
	St Theresa Church, Kalimpong
St Theresa's Church, an ancient centuries old church, is believed to be built by local craftsmen. This church resembles monasteries and a rare view of the Tibetan architectural design can be seen on the structure of this church. The church walls are enriched with the paintings and inscriptions of Bi... More
	Tharpa Choeling Gompa (Monastery), Kalimpong
Tharpa Choeling Gompa is a renowned Monastery established in 1937 by Buddhist sect Gelukpa, also known as yellow-hat. This is one of the first three monasteries built in Kalimpong and is placed on the mount of Tirpai Hills. The Gompa is surrounded by picturesque and lush green dense forests. One ca... More
	Thongsa Gompa (Bhutanese Monastery), Kalimpong
Thongsa Gompa, also renowned as Bhutanese Monastery, was established in 1692 and is the oldest monastery situated in the region of Kalimpong. The presently seen Gompa is the renovated one, after the demolition of the original Gompa by the ravage of Gurkhas in Sikkim. The original Gompa was built un... More

Adventure (6)

	Hiking, Kalimpong
Kalimpong is a nice spot for hiking. The hiking here offers mild to medium challenges as the altitude is only about 1500 m. Sightseeing and rafting are two important which can be associated with hiking. The hiking can be start at the down valley and many experienced guides can offer the tourists eff... More
	Passenger Ropeway
One of the most beautiful attractions of Darjeeling, the passenger ropeway starts at North Point, about 3 km from town. This is India's first passenger ropeway. This ropeway, which is 5 kilometers long, connects Darjeeling with Singla Bazaar on the Ranjit River at the bottom of the valley. This r... More
	Rafting, Kalimpong
River water rafting in the famous Teesta River is a major attraction in Kalimpong. The popular rafting activities in the Kalimpong are a major attraction for adventurous tourists. Teesta River with its alpine surrounding is an ideal choice for rafting trips. The rafting trips is Teesta river st... More
	Samco Ropeway, Kalimpong
Samco Ropeway, with a length of about 1.5 km, is the ropeway located over the famous rivers Teesta and Relli. Christian missionaries, to facilitate Lepcha population to come over to Samthar Suruk, area built the ropeway. This provides a good access to imposing Samthar valley and the hamlets of ethni... More
	Trekking
Darjeeling is the first hill station of India where organized trekking was firstly conducted. It was in the year 1840 that the first organized trekking route in India was established here along the Singalila range. Since then, the breathtaking picturesque views of Everest and Kanchenjunga have been ... More
	Trekking, Kalimpong
Trekking in the Kalimpong region can be the most pleasurable and memorable holiday experience in one’s life. Kalimpong offers some of the most remarkable treks along the wonderfully beautiful hills that surround it. The magnetism, grandeur, enigma and journey of the enormous hills slowly reveal as... More

Fun & Entertainment (3)

	Pashupati Nagar, Mirik
	Savin Kingdom, Siliguri
Savin Kingdom near to Siliguri is a scenic location which attracts many tourists. The place is nestled among spacious and serene tea farms. The place is credited with an amusement park. The park offers many facilities for the enjoyment of the visitors. This is a perfect entertainment park for all pe... More
	Teesta Bazaar, Kalimpong
Teesta Bazaar, also known as tenth mile among local people, is the main bazaar area in Kalimpong and is named after the lifeline Teesta River of Kalimpong. The market places thrive with many handicraft items and artifacts. One can shop for all kinds of commodities in this splendid market. The worthy... More

Miscellaneous (7)

	Batasia Loop
Batasia Loop, a massive railway loop around 5 km from Darjeeling is a great place to enjoy a 360 degree view of the beautiful landscapes of Darjeeling and the majestic Kanchenjunga range. It was built with the aim of lowering the gradient of ascent of Darjeeling Himalayan Railway. Commissioned in t... More
	Darjeeling Toy Train
The Darjeeling Toy Train made its first journey in September 1881. The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway has acquired UNESCO’s endorsement as a World Heritage icon in 1999. The journey starts from Siliguri and at Chunamandi the train comes to its z-crossing, starting the zig-zagging or reversing in ord... More
	Dr. Graham’s Homes, Kalimpong
	Lava, Kalimpong
Lava, the imposing gateway to the Neora National park, is located at an altitude of 6500 ft from sea level in Kalimpong. This place is surrounded by thick green dense forests consisting of fir and oak trees. This pristine location attracts thousands of tourists every year to its lap. It is an ideal ... More
	Lolegaon, Kalimpong
Lolegaon, also known as Kapher, is a fantastic view point for natural beauty in Kalimpong. This place encloses a heritage forest and also enriched with lovely woody terrains. One can view amazing beauty of snow capped Singalila ranges from this location. An ideal spot to view the marvel of sun... More
	Samthar Plateau, Kalimpong
Scenic, secluded and remote plateau in Kalimpong, Samthar Plateau is a gateway to ethnic villages of local tribes in Kalimpong. The plateau is naturally placed at an elevation of 1,400 m and is a best spot for viewing the eye catching sceneries of panoramic landscapes and the snow capped ranges in H... More
	Sandakphu
Sandakphu is a peak in Darjeeling. The name is derived due to the profound growth of poisonous plants around the peak. Sandakphu literally means “the height of poison plants". It is located at a height of 3636 meters and around 58 km from Darjeeling. Maneybhanjan is the starting place of any t... More