India is considered a rich place in terms of tourism where there are many beautiful places. One of these places is Darjeeling which is located in West Bengal. Darjeeling, located in the foothills of the Himalayan mountain range, needs no introduction. Situated at an altitude of 2134 meters above sea level, the boundaries of the districts of Darjeeling are connected with countries like Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Nepal. This city became known for its vast tea estate which produces 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 about 5 km from Darjeeling city. It was established in 1995 to reduce the height of the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway in memory of the Gorkha soldiers. When you go 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, you must visit it.

Singalila National Park

Located at an altitude of about 2134 meters above sea level, Singalila National Park is located in the highest regions 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 mountain flora, fauna, and birds. The wildlife includes rare and endangered species like red pandas, black bears, leopards, tigers, clouded leopards, serows, leopard cats, barking deer, yellow-necked marten, wild boars, pangolins and takin.

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

Ropeway
The Darjeeling tourist destination is known as the most picturesque hill station in the world. In Darjeeling, from the beautiful landscaped mountains to the wonderful tea as well as the beautiful valleys of the verdant mountains are in front of your eyes and tourists are seen enjoying it. It is very pleasant to see the spectacular views while traveling by ropeway. Whenever you visit Darjeeling, do not forget to enjoy the ropeway.

Happy Valley Tea Estate
Spread over a vast area of ​​437 acres, and located at an altitude of 2,100 meters above sea level, Happy Valley Tea Estate is one of the major tourist attractions in Darjeeling. This place is located amidst the most breathtaking surroundings in India. It is one of the highest tea factories in the world and was founded 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 teas, producing a wide variety of teas including black, green, and white teas as well as special blends and flavored teas.

Rock Garden

Rock Garden is a famous tourist spot located at a distance of 8 km from Darjeeling city. It is also seen as a picnic spot. This garden is one of the most favorite places of nature lovers. This garden has been made very beautiful by cutting the mountains and rocks. A waterfall present here enhances the beauty of this garden even more. So do not forget to include it in your Darjeeling tour list.

Ghoom Monastery
If you want a calm 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. Ghoom 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. A 15-foot-high statue of Maitreya Buddha is installed here, which is known for colorful frescoes and murals.

Nightingale Park

Nightingale Park is located in the mesmerizing hill station of Darjeeling and Nightingale Park is also known as a public park. Tourists get to experience the magnificent views of the Kanchenjunga range from here. Nightingale Park was known as 'The Shrubbery' as a private courtyard of Sir Thomas Tartan's bungalow during British rule. Nightingale Park was closed for four years for renovation and was reopened for tourism in the year 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, the prominent ones are barking deer, black bear, red panda, leopard, Himalayan bull, cat, pheasant, Himalayan monal, Pala macaw, etc.

Sandakphu Trek
The famous Sandakphu Trek of Darjeeling is the highest peak of West Bengal and trekking can be enjoyed here. Sandakphu Trek is located very close to Singalila National Park. Sandakphu, the highest peak of 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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