India is considered a rich destination in terms of tourism, where there is more than one beautiful place. One of these places is Darjeeling which is located in West Bengal. Nestled in the foothills of the Himalayan mountain range, Darjeeling needs no introduction. Situated at an altitude of 2134 meters above sea level, the districts of Darjeeling share borders with countries like Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Nepal. The city became known for its vast tea estates which produce some of the best tea in the country. But along with tea, it is also known for its beauty and tourism. Today in this episode we are going to tell you about the famous tourist places of Darjeeling which attract tourists. Let's know about them...

Batasia Loop
Batasia Loop is a circle railway located at a distance of about 5 kilometers from Darjeeling town. It was established in 1995 to reduce the height of the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway in memory of the Gorkha soldiers. Ongoing here, the view here and the view of the snowy hills of Kanchenjunga from here look very charming and attractive. Due to all these reasons, whenever people go to Darjeeling, they visit Batasia Loop. Whenever you are going to visit Darjeeling, then definitely visit it.

Singalila National Park
Situated at an altitude of about 2134 meters above sea level, Singalila National Park is situated in the highest areas of West Bengal. The park is known for its amazing peaks and panoramic views of the lesser Himalayas. The national park is famous as a trekker's paradise, with mountainous flora, fauna, and birds. Wildlife includes rare and endangered species such as red panda, black bear, leopard, tiger, clouded leopard, serow, leopard cat, barking deer, yellow-throated marten, wild boar, pangolin, and takin.

Tiger Hill
How about watching the sunrise with panoramic views of Mount Everest, the Eastern Himalayas, tea gardens, and Kangchenjunga? In Tiger Hill, you get all this and that too for free. Tiger Hill, situated at a distance of about 12 km from Darjeeling, is a mountain peak that is quite popular among the people. It is situated at an altitude of 2,590 meters (8,500 ft) and is known for its panoramic views of Mount Everest and the Eastern Himalayas. It also includes the peaks of Kangchenjunga. Just imagine how tempting it would be to watch the sunrise in the morning amidst the mountain climate. By the way, you can also see tea cultivation here on the slopes. To go here, you have to leave early in the morning so that you can reach just before sunrise.

Ropeway
Darjeeling tourist places are known as the most picturesque hill stations across the world. In Darjeeling, from the beautifully landscaped mountains to the luxurious tea as well as the view of the beautiful valleys of the verandah, the view is in front of your eyes and the tourists are seen enjoying it. Roaming through the ropeway, it is very pleasant to see the spectacular views here. Whenever you visit Darjeeling, do not forget to enjoy the ropeway.

Happy Valley Tea Estate
Spread over a vast area of 437 acres, and situated at an altitude of 2,100 meters above sea level, Happy Valley Tea Estate is one of the major tourist attractions in Darjeeling. The place is situated amidst the most breathtaking surroundings in India. It is one of the tallest tea factories in the world and was established in 1854 by an Englishman and later taken over by an Indian aristocrat from Hooghly. Happy Valley Tea Estate is known for its high-quality tea, producing a wide variety of teas including black, green, and white teas as well as specialty blends and flavored teas.

Rock garden
Rock Garden is a famous tourist destination located at a distance of 8 km from the city of Darjeeling, It is also seen as a picnic spot. This garden is one of the favorite places for nature lovers. This garden has been made very beautiful by cutting mountains and rocks. A waterfall present here serves to enhance the beauty of this garden even more. So don't forget to add this to your Darjeeling tour list.

Ghoom Monastery
If you want a quiet and serene place to spend some time in solitude, then Ghoom Monastery is the ideal place for you. The beautiful artistry done on the building rich in Buddhist culture will attract you. Ghum Monastery is a Tibetan Buddhist monastery, also known as Yiga Choiling Monastery. It was built in 1875 and is one of the oldest and most important Tibetan Buddhist monasteries in the region. It houses a 15 feet tall statue of Maitreya Buddha, known for its colorful frescoes and murals.

Nightingale Park
Nightingale Park is situated in the mesmerizing hill station of Darjeeling and Nightingale Park is also known as Public Park. Tourists get to experience the grand views of the Kangchenjunga ranges from here. Nightengale Park was known as 'The Shrubbery' during British rule as a private courtyard of Sir Thomas Tartan's bungalow. Nightingale Park was closed for four years for renovation purposes and was reopened for tourism in 2011.

Padmaja Naidu
Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park is a very beautiful place for animal lovers in Darjeeling. Here in this park, you will get to see a large collection of animals of different species. Talking about the animals seen in this Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, barking deer, black bear, red panda, leopard, Himalayan bull, cat, pheasant, Himalayan monal, Pala macaw, etc. are prominent.

Sandakphu Trek
The famous Sandakphu trek of Darjeeling is the highest peak in West Bengal and trekking can be enjoyed here. Sandakphu Trek is located very close to Singalila National Park. Sandakphu, the highest peak in West Bengal, offers you an attractive view of four of the five highest peaks in the world. Sandakphu trek attracts tourists.

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