Darjeeling is a city in the Indian state of West Bengal. The town is the headquarters of the Darjeeling district. This city is situated in the Shivalik range in the lesser Himalayas. The average altitude here is 2,134 meters (6,982 ft). Due to the temperate climate of Darjeeling during the British Raj in India, this place was made a hill station. The British residents used to come here during the summer season to get rid of the heat.

Barbara Rock Garden
This Rock Garden is located at a distance of about 5 kilometers from Darjeeling. The way to reach here is very winding and passes through high giant mountains and forests. Tourists enjoy the most in this way. The amazing view of nature fascinates domestic and foreign tourists. The very beautiful waterfalls in the Rock Garden and the sound of gushing water gives a different peace to the mind.

Happy Valley
Happy Valley is a beautiful tea garden spread over several acres of land. Tourists get mesmerized by its greenery and beauty. This whole area is covered with clouds. On reaching here you will feel as if you can touch the clouds with your hands. The beautiful valleys of Happy Valley are going to settle in the minds of the tourists. It is not possible that you to come to Darjeeling and not see the tea gardens here.

Four-way
Chowrasta is a very popular place in Darjeeling. Along with the tourists, the local people also come to visit here. From here one can see the high valleys of Darjeeling and spectacular viewpoints, due to which children, and old people all like to come to this place. If you go on a trip to Darjeeling, then you must visit Chauraha. Here you will get to enjoy a sip of desi tea. You can also buy tea leaves from here. The special thing is that here tea is available from ₹ 10 to ₹ 500.

Simana View Point
From Seemana View Point, you can get a panoramic view of Nepal, the plains here will mesmerize you. Which is the center of the main attraction for the tourists. There is also a big market here, from where you can buy whatever you want, which you can take as a souvenir.

Tiger Hill
The main joy of Tiger Hill is in climbing it. You will find tourists climbing it every morning. Kangchenjunga Peak is near this. From 1838 to 1849 AD, it was considered the highest peak in the world. But from the survey conducted in 1856, it became clear that not Kangchenjunga but Nepal's Sagarmatha, which was named Everest by the British, is the highest peak in the world. If you are lucky, you can see both Kangjanjunga and Everest peaks from Tiger Hill. There is a difference of only 827 feet in the height of these two peaks. Presently Kangchenjunga is the third-highest peak in the world. Kangchenjunga has been awarded the title of the most romantic mountain. Due to its beauty, tourists have awarded it this title. Many poems have been written about the beauty of this peak. Apart from this, this peak has been shown many times in Satyajit Ray's films.

Tibetan Refugee Camp
The Tibetan Refugee Self-Help Center has located a distance of 45-minute walk from Chowrasta. It was established in 1959 AD. A year before this, in 1958, the Dalai Lama had sought refuge in India. The 13th Dalai Lama (currently the 14th Dalai Lama) spent his time in exile from 1910 to 1912 in this camp. The building where the 13th Dalai Lama lived is in ruins today.

Toy train
This unique train was built in the second half of the 19th century. The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway is a wonderful piece of engineering. This railroad is 70 kilometers long. This entire railway section is situated at an altitude of 7546 feet above sea level. Engineers had to work hard in the construction of this section. This section passes through many zigzag routes and circular routes. But the most beautiful part of this section is the Batashia loop. At this place, the railway section becomes the shape of eight points.

Ghum Monastery (Gelugus)
Near Tiger Hill is the Ega Choeling Tibetan Monastery. This monastery belongs to the Gelugs sect. This Math is also known as Ghoom Math. According to historians, this monastery was not established for religious purposes but for political meetings.

Macadog Monastery
This monastery is situated at a distance of three kilometers from Chowrasta in Alubari village. This monastery belongs to the Yolmova sect of Buddhism. This monastery was established by Sri Sangay Lama. Sange Lama was the head of the Yolmova sect. It is a small community that earlier lived in the northeastern part of Nepal. But later the people of this community came and settled in Darjeeling. The construction work of this monastery was completed in 1914 AD. In this monastery, every effort has been made to depict the social, cultural, and religious identity of the people of the Yolmova community.

Japanese Temple (Peace Pagoda)
This stupa was established by Fuji Guru who was a friend of Mahatma Gandhi to bring peace to the world. There are a total of six Shanti Stupas in India. Nippon Myoji Buddhist Temple which is in Darjeeling is also one of them. The construction work of this temple started in 1972 AD. This temple was opened for common people on 1 November 1992 AD. From this temple, there is a beautiful view of the entire Darjeeling and Kangchenjunga range.

Ghetto-monastery
This is the oldest monastery in Darjeeling. It was originally built by Lama Dorje Ringje in 1765 AD on Observatory Hill. This monastery was looted by the Nepalese in 1815 AD. After this the restoration of this monastery in 1861 AD near St. Andrew's Church. It was finally established in 1869 AD in Bhutia Basti, near its present location Chaurasta. This monastery is built in the Tibetan-Nepali style. Precious ancient Buddhist material is also kept in this monastery.

Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Darjeeling
The Himalayan Mountaineering Institute was established in 1954 AD. It may be noted that the Himalayas were conquered for the first time in 1953 AD. Tenzing was the director of this institute for many years. There is also a mountaineering museum here. In this museum, objects related to many historical expeditions made to climb the Himalayas have been kept. One of the galleries of this museum is known as Everest Museum. Everest-related items have been kept in this gallery. Mountaineering training is also given at this institute.

Padmaja-Naidu-Himalayan Biological Park
The Padmaja-Naidu-Himalayan Biological Park is situated on the right side of the Mountaineering Institute. The park is famous for its breeding program for snow leopards and red pandas. You can also spot Siberian tigers and Tibetan wolves here.

The Lord's Botanical Garden is in the old market below the main bus stop. This garden is named after Mr.W. Named after Leonard. Leonard was a famous banker here who donated the land for this garden in 1878 AD. The garden has a valuable collection of 50 species of orchids.

Orange Valley Tea Estate
The tea garden on the way to the Rock Garden is the famous tea garden here. The special thing here is that here you will get to taste the indigenous tea. The tea here is orange in color and the taste is quite different from other teas.

Jorpokhri Lake
A small lake located in Darjeeling is known by the name of Jor Pokhari Lake. This is a very beautiful lake and the best place for photography.

Sakya Monastery
This monastery is situated at a distance of eight kilometers from Darjeeling. Sakya Math is a very historical and important monastery of the Sakya sect. This Math was established in 1915 AD. It also has a prayer hall. 60 Buddhist monks can pray together in this prayer hall.

What is famous to eat in Darjeeling
Although the local food of Darjeeling includes many dishes, Dum Aloo Cari Spicy Vegetable Gravy is at the top of the special dishes here. Apart from this, the street food here is also very tasty. Some of the famous and local food here like

Accommodation in Darjeeling
To stay in Darjeeling, many hotels, homestays, and camping can be resorted to. Many hotels are available here on Gandhi Road, where you will get many facilities starting from ₹ 700 to ₹ 10000 and it becomes very convenient to visit Darjeeling from here.

If you go a short distance from Darjeeling, you will also get the facility of camp, where you can stop and enjoy Darjeeling for a low cost. Apart from hotels and camping, a unique facility is available here, which is more convenient than the hotel for the tourists coming here.

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