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There are many places to visit in Darjeeling. Darjeeling is a city and a municipality in the Indian state of West Bengal. As Darjeeling is a tourist place, many people worldwide visit the lovely hill station of Darjeeling. Darjeeling is easily accessible by road. The nearest airport from Darjeeling is Bagdogra, and the nearest railway station from Darjeeling is NJP. For local transportation within Darjeeling, a large number of taxis are available. Darjeeling is also famous for its high-quality tea called “Darjeeling tea.” People can also visit many tea gardens and estates in Darjeeling to see the tea production processes and to taste tea at their outlets. Depending on the quality, Darjeeling tea can range from Rs. 600/- kg and above. Take a Darjeeling Tea Tour.
Workers plucking leaves at one of the tea gardens
There are countless tourist places to visit in Darjeeling such as great viewpoints, Buddhist monasteries, historical churches, temples, tea estates, museums, art galleries, parks & gardens, waterfalls, cable car ride offering you stunning views of the mountain landscapes, and much more.
Tour the must-visit places of Darjeeling
You can start your day in Darjeeling by waking up early in the morning to experience the sunrise in Darjeeling like never before from Tiger Hill. Once you are at Tiger Hill in Darjeeling, the view of the sunrise from atop makes the whole thing worthwhile. Tiger Hill is located 11 km (6.8 miles) from Darjeeling town and above Ghum. It's the highest point in Darjeeling hills at an altitude of 8482 ft (or 2590 m). People from many places visit Darjeeling just to view the breathtaking views of Mt. Everest and Mt. Kangchenjunga from Darjeeling. The best time to visit Darjeeling or Tiger hill is during April and May. You will also get an uninterrupted view of the sunrise from Darjeeling without any clouds or fog. Colourful flowers like rhododendrons also bloom during this time in Darjeeling. You can also get some snow in Tiger Hill in Darjeeling if luck favors you. Recently during the month of February 2020, Darjeeling witnessed snowfall.
View of Mt. Khangchendzonga from Tiger Hill
On your way back from Tiger Hill, Darjeeling, you can visit Ghoom Monastery popularly named Yiga Choeling. The Ghoom Monastery in Darjeeling stays opens from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. To explore the Monastery you will require almost 1–2 hours. No entry fee is required but you need to pay INR 10 for a still camera and INR 50 for a video shot. Ghoom Monastery also preserves some rare handwritten Buddhist manuscripts. As there are many places to visit in Darjeeling, don't spend too much time in one place.
Another popular place in Darjeeling is Batasia Loop. On the way back from Tiger Hill, Darjeeling, you can pay a quick visit to Batasia Loop where the toy train passes in a loop-like pattern. From here, you can enjoy a 360-degree view of Darjeeling’s picture-perfect landscape. If you take the toy train, it will stop at Batasia Loop for 10 minutes for passengers to admire the view. The place is open from 6:00 am to 5:00 pm. The entry fee is INR 15. The place is near Darjeeling town, and even the local people come to visit the place during their leisure time. Darjeeling is also one of the popular destinations for honeymoon couples, family trips, student educational tours, etc.
The Toy Train chugging around Batasia Loop
Within Darjeeling town, you can visit several tourist places on foot. However, take time to enjoy a hearty breakfast before you head off to visit other places in Darjeeling. Glenary's and Keventers are popular spots to indulge in continental breakfast.
The Himalayan Mountaineering Institute in Darjeeling was established on 4th November 1954. The place was established in Darjeeling to encourage mountaineering as an organized sport in India. Many students of schools and colleges from many places visit this place in Darjeeling.
Other most visited places in Darjeeling include PN Zoological Park, Tenzing Rock, Rock Garden, Ganga Maya Park, and Tibetan Refugee Self-help Centre in Darjeeling. An interesting and puzzling tourist place you will come across is the Japanese Temple built in traditional Japanese architectural style. It is one of the major Buddhist pilgrimage sites in Darjeeling.
If you love to trek or hike, there are many routes that explore Darjeeling's hills. A day trek to Tonglu.
There are some great pubs and bars in Darjeeling where many locals and tourists gather in the late evenings.
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