Darjeeling
A state in West Bengal
Darjeeling can be included in Sikkim itinarary
Nestled among the rolling mountains with the glistening Mt Kanchenjunga towering over the azure sky, Darjeeling fondly called “Queen of the Hills”, provides a perfect gateway for those seeking to be in harmony with nature.
This is the land of the muscatel flavored Darjeeling tea revered by connoisseurs across the globe. This is the land of the world heritage Darjeeling Himalayan Railway where the century old miniature steam engine still chugs uphill vying for space with the fast disappearing Land Rovers.
“Flowers are everywhere. The days are cold and the sun almost seems to play hide and seek with us”. – Kabiguru Rabindranath Tagore.
It is certainly that Darjeeling in the post modern era comprises of six T’s -Tea, Teak, Tourism, Toy Train, Tiger Hill and Trekkers’ paradise.
Area
3,149 Square Km.
Altitude
6710 ft.
Temperature
Annual Mean Max. Temperature 14.9 Degree Celsius Annual Mean Min. Temperature 8.9 Degree Celsius.
Season for visit
March to mid June & October to December.
Clothing required
Light woollens and tropicals in summer (umbrellas and raincoats are useful) and heavy woollens in winter.
Nearest Railway Station
Darjeeling(Narrow Gauge) & NJP (Broad Gauge)
Nearest Airport
Bagdogra
Source : http://darjeeling.gov.in/
Tourist map of Darjeeling
Source : www.darjeeling-tourist.com
Places Of Interest
Ava Art Gallery
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Ava Art Gallery Hill Cart Rd, Limbugaon, Darjeeling, West Bengal 734102 Ava Art Gallery Situated about 4 km from the Market Square and on the National Highway, Ava Art Gallery was established in 1965 by the Late. Bhopal Rao Sett and Ava Devi. It is the only Art Gallery of its kind in the Hills. … Continue reading Ava Art Gallery →
Batasia Loop
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Batasia Loop West Point, Darjeeling, West Bengal 734102 This is 5 kms. From Darjeeling. Batasia Loop can be visited while taking Toy Train Joy ride from Darjeeling. The Batasia Loop is a spiral railway created to lower the gradient of ascent of the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway in Darjeeling.. At this point, the track spirals around over itself through a … Continue reading Batasia Loop →
Darjeeling Ropeway
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Darjeeling Ropeway Singamari, Darjeeling, West Bengal 734104 The Darjeeling Ropeway is a ropeway in the town of Darjeeling in the Indian state of West Bengal. The ropeway used to be a popular tourist destination in the town. It consisted of sixteen cars and plied between the “North Point” in the town of Darjeeling and Singla on the banks of the Ramman river. The journey on the ropeway … Continue reading Darjeeling Ropeway →
Ghoom Monastry
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Ghoom Monastry Hill Cart Rd, Ghoom, Darjeeling, West Bengal 734102 Ghoom Monastry can be visited on the way back from Tiger Hill after viewing the sunrise. Ghum Monastery or Ghoom Monastery is the popular name of Yiga Choeling Monastery located at Ghum at an elevation of 8,000 feet, 8 km from Darjeeling. The Ghoom monastery follows the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism. There is a 15-feet high … Continue reading Ghoom Monastry →
Himalayan Mountaineering Institute
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Himalayan Mountaineering Institute Jawahar Parvat, Darjeeling, West Bengal 734101 Phone:0354 225 4087 The Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI) was established in Darjeeling, India on November 4, 1954 to encourage mountaineering as an organized sport in India. The first ascent of Mount Everest in 1953 by Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary sparked a keen interest in establishing … Continue reading Himalayan Mountaineering Institute →
Japanese Peace Pagoda
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Japanese Peace Pagoda Darjeeling, West Bengal Phone:0354 225 4102 Peace Pagoda, Darjeeling or Darjeeling Peace Pagoda is one of the Peace Pagodas designed to provide a focus for people of all races and creeds to help unite them in their search for world peace. It is located in the town of Darjeeling in theIndian state of West Bengal. Like most of the other Peace … Continue reading Japanese Peace Pagoda →
Kurseong
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Kurseong Kurseong is a hill station and sub-divisional town in the Darjeeling district of the Indian state of West Bengal. Located at an altitude of 1,458 metres (4,783 ft), Kurseong is 32 kilometres (20 mi) from Darjeeling and has a pleasant climate throughout the year. Kurseong is 47 kilometres (29 mi) from Siliguri and is connected to the city by road and the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway. The nearest airport is … Continue reading Kurseong →
Mirik
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Mirik 49 km (30 mi) south-southwest of Darjeeling town. Mirik is a picturesque tourist spot nestled in the serene hills of Darjeeling district in West Bengal in India . The name Mirik comes from the Lepcha words Mir-Yokmeaning “place burnt by fire”. This is a popular tourist destination for its climate, natural beauty and easy accessibility. The centre of all attraction is the Sumendu lake, surrounded … Continue reading Mirik →
Nightingale Park
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Nightingale Park Richmond Hill, Darjeeling, West Bengal 734101 Phone : +91-33-44012086 Shrubbery Nightingale Park in Darjeeling is a beautiful public park in the city. Erstwhile the private courtyard of Sir Thomas Tartan’s Bungalow, this park was once upon a time the relaxing place for the British women back in the colonial days. After being destroyed … Continue reading Nightingale Park →
Observatory Hill
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Observatory Hill Phone : +91-353-2517561 Observatory Hill is a hill near Chowrasta square, or The Mall as it is popularly known, in Darjeeling, West Bengal, India. Magnificent views of snow-clad peaks, including Mount Kanchenjunga, are visible from the Observatory Hill. The Bhutia Busty monastery was originally located here. Now the hill has the temple of Mahakal. Two important arteries of the town, … Continue reading Observatory Hill →
Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park
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Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park Address: Jawahar Parbat, Darjeeling, West Bengal 734101 Phone:0354 225 3709 Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park (also called the Darjeeling Zoo) is a 67.56-acre (27.3 ha) zoo in the town of Darjeeling in the Indian state of West Bengal. The zoo was opened in 1958, and an average elevation of 7,000 feet (2,134 m), is the largest high altitude zoo in … Continue reading Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park →
Rock Garden & Ganga Maya Park
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Rock Garden & Ganga Maya Park Bloomfield Tea Garden, West Bengal 734102 Phone : 072780 38031 The Rock Garden (also known as Barbotey Rock Garden) at Chunnu Summer Falls and Ganga Maya Park are recently added tourist attractions in the hilly town of Darjeeling in the state of West Bengal, India. The garden is about 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) from Darjeeling. While proceeding from the town along Hill … Continue reading Rock Garden & Ganga Maya Park →
Tenzing Rock
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Tenzing Rock Jawahar Parbat, Darjeeling, West Bengal 734104 Tenzing Rock, a gigantic natural rock in Darjeeling is named after Tenzing Norgay, the man who created history by climbing the Everest first time along with Edmund Hillary in 1953. Opposite to this is the Gombu Rock named after Nawang Gombu, nephew of Tenzing who was the … Continue reading Tenzing Rock →
Tibetans Refuge Centre
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Tibetans Refuge Centre 27, West Lebong Cart road, Darjeeling, West Bengal – 734101 Phone : +97 354 2255938,2252552 Tibetan Refugee Self Help Centre in Darjeeling, India is a rehabilitation Centre for the Tibetan refugees in the Darjeeling Himalayan hill region. It was established on 1 October 1959, after they followed Dalai Lama and escaped from … Continue reading Tibetans Refuge Centre →
Tiger Hill
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Tiger Hill Senchal Forest, Senchal Rd, Darjeeling, West Bengal 734123 Phone: 0353 251 1974 (Located 11 km.from the town of Darjeeling ) Tiger Hill (2,590 m) is located in Darjeeling is the summit of Ghoom (Ghum (also spelt Ghoom) is a small hilly locality in the Darjeeling Himalayan hill Region of West Benga,l India. It comes under ward number one of … Continue reading Tiger Hill →
Tinchuley Village
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Tinchuley Village Kashone Khasmahal, West Bengal 734311 Tinchuley is located 32 kms. from Darjeeling. Tinchuley is a small mountain village (rather a hamlet) in Darjeeling district and located at an altitude of 5,800ft.The word Tinchuley stands for three chullas ( chulla means oven ), and this is represented by three prominent hill tops that resembles … Continue reading Tinchuley Village →
Toy Train Joy ride
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Toy Train Joy ride This Toy Train has been accorded the UNESCO World Heritage status. The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, also known as the “Toy Train”, is a 2 ft (610 mm) narrow gauge railway that runs between New Jalpaiguri and Darjeeling in the Indian state of West Bengal, India. Built between 1879 and 1881, the railway is about 78 kilometres (48 mi) long. Its elevation level varies … Continue reading Toy Train Joy ride →