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TIGER HILL
One of the best tourist destinations in Darjeeling for nature lovers is Tiger Hill. The captivating sight of the sun's rays hitting the Himalayas just requires a small amount of climbing and enduring the bitter cold. Remember to bring your camera so you can capture this breathtaking scene.
BATASIA LOOP
Batasia Loop is an engineering marvel but more than that it is a paramount tourist attraction to view the glorious Mount Kanchenjunga and other associated Himalayan Peaks. The war memorial of Batasia stands witness to the courage of brave Gorkha soldiers who laid down their lives in a line of duty to protect the sovereignty and integrity of the nation.
PEACE PAGODA
This monument reflects the 4 avatars of Lord Buddha that attract a lot of tourists who come here to meditate and experience spiritual serenity. When visiting Darjeeling, don't miss out on the spectacular bird's eye view of Darjeeling from the summit of the Peace Pagoda.
CHOWRASTA
Nestled at the heart of Darjeeling Chowrasta beholds the testimony of Himalayan Hospitality. A go-to place for the populace of Darjeeling, it is where love stories are written and immortalised whereas the elderly devote their time discussing the future of Darjeeling comparing it with a glorious past.
HAPPY VALLEY TEA ESTATE
Any trip to this land of golden beverage is incomplete without visiting tea estates that are the pride of Darjeeling. This tea estate is of the oldest in the town. Experience the beauty of tea gardens and also the process of tea making. Don't forget to take some souvenirs home.
OBSERVATORY HILL
Blessed by the might of Lord Shiva and the Lord Buddha, the observatory hill is a living testimony of how Hindu and Buddhist communities live in peace and harmony to celebrate the true essence of fraternity.
SHRUBBERY NIGHTINGALE PARK
On the way to Darjeeling Zoological Park, the Shrubbery Nightingale Park is a place underrated but a moment here will certainly overwhelm you with a majestic view of Mount Kanchenjunga. The lush green environment of the park is a go-to hangout place for locals and you may also expect a young bunch enjoying the serenity in joy and harmony.
TENZING ROCK
Named after a legendary Mountaineer Tenzing Norgay Sherpa, the Tenzing Rock is a famous tourist attraction in Darjeeling. It is a known fact that the rock served as a training ground for Mr. Sherpa and for that reason alone, the traveler comes from a distance to witness the history that still stands and aspires young mountaineers to be like Mr. Sherpa.
DARJEELING HIMALAYAN RAILWAY
DHR is a piece of heritage left by colonials for the people of Darjeeling. The chronology associated with the engineering marvels itself needs a special introduction but to understand the timeline one must visit because unless you take a ride you will never know how legendary the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway is.
HIMALAYAN MOUNTAINEERING INSTITUTE
Hosting a wonderful collection of mountaineering gears used during the historic expeditions to Everest and other important peaks, the HMI accords the legacy and preserves for aspiring mountaineers and travellers to behold. Amongst the prosperous collection, the mountaineering gears worn by the great Tenzing Norgay Sherpa are a must-see collection from their archives.
PADMAJA HIMALAYAN ZOOLOGICAL PARK
Introducing you to wildlife that hosts some of the endangered species of nature, Padmaja Himalayan Zoological Park is a must-visit when you are in Darjeeling. The park is just 5 minutes drive from Chowrasta and is home to Red Panda, snow leopards, Royal Bengal Tiger, and animals of high altitude.