| At an elevation of
7,000 feet, Darjeeling is a famous hill station in West Bengal. This
hill station is blessed with nature's beauty and well renowned for its
tea gardens. There a lot of places to see in Darjeeling, right from
hills to museums to monasteries. Himalayan Mountaineering Institute
is one of the major tourist places to see in Darjeeling. Visit the major
tourist places in Darjeeling with India Tour Guides.
Tourist Attractions in Darjeeling
Observatory Hill
One of the major tourist attractions in Darjeeling, the Observatory
Hill is northwest of Chowrasta. The hilltop once houses the original
Dorje Ling Monastery, which was destroyed in the 19 th century by the
Nepalis. Today the hill has the revered Mahakala temple. You will see
an excellent view of the majestic Mt. Kanchenjunga from here.
Himalayan Mountaineering Institute
Located within the zoological park, the institute was established in
1954. Visit the Mountaineering Museum and the Everest Museum within
the complex. Nestled on the Jawahar Parvat, Himalayan Mountaineering
Institute is one of the most important places to see in Darjeeling.
If you are an adventure enthusiast, you will just love the visit to
this institute. Enhance your knowledge about mountaineering as you can
also enroll yourself in adventure courses here.
Tiger Hill
Tiger Hill in Darjeeling offers the best view of Mt. Kanchenjunga.
It is the best place to enjoy an awe-inspiring sunrise. See the spectacular
sunrise over the Himalayas. This charming spot has changed into a prime
tourist attraction in Darjeeling. Many sunrise trips are also organized
by tourist operators.
Tea Plantations
Darjeeling is popular throughout the country for its tea gardens. While
in Darjeeling, take a walk through the tea gardens and smell its rich
fragrance. Visit the Happy Valley Tea Estate and see plucking and processing
of tea.
Buddhist Monasteries
A number of important Tibetan Buddhist monasteries are located in Darjeeling.
Yiga Chilling Monastery is one of the popular tourist places in Darjeeling.
It is the oldest Tibetan Monastery, built in 1875 that you can see here.
Other monasteries in Darjeeling include the Samten Cholling Monastery,
the Bhutia Busty Monastery and the Drukpa Kargyud Monastery.
Besides monasteries, hills, tea gardens and museums, other tourist
places in Darjeeling include Lebong Race Course, Dhirdham Temple, Darjeeling
Rangeet Valley Ropeway, Conservation Breeding Center and Padmaja Naidu
Himalayan Zoological Park. While in Darjeeling, tourists not only can
enjoy the scenic beauty of the hill station but can also indulge in
adventure tours.
India Tour Guides offers online bookings for Darjeeling tours, India.
For more information or to make a booking, please fill up the form given
below.
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