Darjeeling Trip Overview
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.
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Duration: 10 hours
Starts: Darjeeling, India
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Darjeeling, West Bengal, India
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.
Stop At: Tiger Hill Observation Deck, Darjeeling 734101 India
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 Hindu Godness Durga.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Batasia Loop, Ghum, Darjeeling 734102 India
The heritage train makes a 360 degree turn at this gigantic railway loop almost 5 kilometre from town.Built to help the steam train negotiate the steep terrain. Batasia Loop is strategically located to offers a panoramic view of the mountain beyond.
Within the loop lies a war memorial that commemorates the brave souls who scarified their lives in India various war since 1947. Adjacent to the memorial is a local market where visitors can buy purses, bag and other decorative items.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Ghoom Monastery, Tamang Buddhidt Monastery Rd, Darjeeling 734102 India
Just below Ghoom railway station about 8 km, away from Darjeeling town Yiga Choling is the largest of Darjeeling’s “Three Monastery”. Built in 1875 by Lama Sherab Gyatso, its content images of Buddhist deities and lamas, such as Chen Rezig the buddhist of compassion and Tsongkhapa the founder of the Geluvpa Sect. The monastery also contains or huge 15_foot image of Jampeyang, the Buddha of the future. A large collection of liturgical text includes the 108_volume Kangyur, the Tibetan Buddhist cannon.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, Jawahar Parbat, Darjeeling 734101 India
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, Black Bear, which one may not be able to see together in one place.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Darjeeling Rangeet Valley Passenger Ropeway, Singamari, Darjeeling, West Bengal 734104, India
The Cable Car starts from Singamari to the valley of Tukvar Tea Estate.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Gombu Rock, 3754+FC6, Jawahar Parbat, Darjeeling, West Bengal 734104, India
The Rock is named after Tenzing Norgay, one of the first climbers of Mt. Everest. One can try to climb the rock to check their strength and to feel the excitement of adrenaline. If not one can witness the various climbers trying their luck in conquering the rock.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Tea Garden, Darjeeling 734101 India
Among the various tea plantation present in and around Darjeeling, the famous being Happy Valley and Chitrey Tea Garden. Chitrey Tea Garden specializes in 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.
Duration: 35 minutes
Stop At: Nbu Museum, P963+5WX, Bairatisal, West Bengal 734013, India
It Is located in the premise of Zoological park, it houses many different species of Beetles, Snakes, Birds, Animals etc.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Ava Art Gallery, Near Chowrasta, Darjeeling 734102 India
Situated about 5 kilometre from the Darjeeling main market right on the National Highway lies Ava Art Gallery, established in 1965 by the Lato Bhopal Rao Sett and Ava Devi. it is still one of the few art galleries of its kind in the Darjeeling hills, and display a collection of 60 pieces of exquisite artwork of Ava Devi including water, oil and thread paintings.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Japanese Peace Pagoda, Darjeeling 734101 India
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 showcase 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. Visitor may meditate and interact with the resident Japanese monks and photography is permitted the temple.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Dhirdham Temple, Near Darjeeling Railway Station, Darjeeling 734102 India
Situated below the Darjeeling Railway Station, this temple was built in 1939 by Rai Saheb Purna Bahadur Prdhan. It was designed by the Gorkhali architect Beg Raj Sakya to replicate the Pashupatinath temple complex of Kathmandu Nepal. A statue of Lord Shiva stands outside the main temple, representing his five different facial expressions with the universal Third eye.
There are tree and shrubbery all around making the entire premise look really nice and attractive .
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Barbotey Rock Garden, Ganga Maya Park, Darjeeling India
The Rock Garden also Known as Barbotey Rock Garden is situated at 10 km from Darjeeling town. This place offers attractive tourist spots with natural waterfall, It also provides beautiful spot for strolling and taking pictures
Duration: 35 minutes
Stop At: Gangamaya Park, Darjeeling, WB, Bloomfield Rd, Bloomfield Tea Garden, West Bengal 734102, India
Further down below the Rock Garden there is a fascinating park known as”Ganga Maya Park” and is 3 km away from it. it is another special attraction to the tourists because once you are on its premises you can see natural water stream flowing, valley surrounded by hills. You can also see small bridge with wonderful flower garden and beautiful trees. The Ganga Maya Park consists of a small lake where an individual can enjoy boating on paddle boats.
Duration: 35 minutes
