Blanketed by the heavenly tableau of green plantation of tea and lying between the gradients of the Lesser Himalayas, Darjeeling is an enticing town of <a href="https://www.universaladventures.in/state/West-Bengal" target="_blank">West Bengal</a>. The majestic kanchenjunga stands over this beautiful, which is the third highest mountain in the world. If you haven't visited darjeeling yet, you are missing the eye catching view of the valleys, meandering rivers with crystal clear water and the lush green tea gardens. So get ready by this winter to visit one of the pearly gates on this planet.

The Japanese peace Pagoda is located over the slopes of the Jalapahar hills in Darjeeling surrounded by the dense Pine forest. This is one of the peace pagodas designed to establish unity, harmony and goodwill among the people. The pagoda houses four avatars of Buddha. Visiting inside the pagoda your heart can feel the purity of existence in reality with the prayers of the priests. The exterior of the Pagoda is beautifully architectured which dazzles among the green cover of the hills.Traveller Information:&nbsp;<ul><li>Famous for: peace pagoda, sightseeing&nbsp;</li><li>Best Time to Visit: during winters&nbsp;</li><li>Duration: 1Day</li></ul>Things to do:&nbsp;<ul><li>Other Places to visit: Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, Batasia Loop, Mahakal Temple</li></ul>

<a href="https://www.universaladventures.in/products/sandakphu-trek-himachal" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(255, 140, 26);">Sandakphu</a> is the highest peak in West Bengal. This peak gives a mesmerising view of the Kanchenjunga hill range. The peak can be reached by car or by <a href="https://www.universaladventures.in/products/sandakphu-trek" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(255, 140, 26);">Trekking</a>. The trek is 51 km long and beautiful which starts from the Manebhanjan. Sandakphu is also known as the ‘ mountain of poisonous plants’ because of the abundance of himalayan cobra lilies.The trek is very challenging. If you are someone who loves challenges , you should definitely visit this placeTraveller Information:&nbsp;<ul><li>Famous for: trekking sightseeing&nbsp;</li><li>Best Time to Visit: during winters from october to january&nbsp;</li><li>Duration: 1Day</li></ul>Things to do:&nbsp;<ul><li>Adventurous activities: Trekking&nbsp;</li><li>Other Places to visit: Manebhanjan, Chitrey,Tonglu, Tumling</li></ul>

It is one of the most exciting things to do in Darjeeling. White water rafting in the <a href="https://www.universaladventures.in/city/Teesta-River" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(255, 140, 26);">River Teesta</a>, can give you a memorable experience for life. If you are an adventurous junky, you can try river rafting , which has a series of rapids ranging from Grade 1 to grade 4. The difficult rapids are allowed only to the professional or the seasonal trainers as it is risky.You should give it a try when you are in Darjeeling.Traveller Information:&nbsp;<ul><li>Famous for: <a href="https://www.universaladventures.in/products/teesta-river-rafting" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(255, 140, 26);">River Rafting</a> </li><li>Best Time to Visit: during winters&nbsp;</li><li>Duration: 1Day</li></ul>Things to do:&nbsp;<ul><li>Other Places to visit: Tiger Hill, Zoological park, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute</li></ul>

The pride of darjeeling is its soft green leaves , those are the tea leaves. Darjeeling is known to be the finest quality of tea in the world. This is an UNESCO World Heritage site which also serves as a major tourist attraction. The tea plantation in Darjeeling was started by the British here by gathering manpower, labour was hired from across the Nepal border. If you visit Darjeeling most of the places are known to have tea estates on hilly terrain and the finest quality of tea from here is exported.Traveller Information:&nbsp;<ul><li>Famous for: <a href="https://universaladventures.in/travel-guide/tea-gardens-in-darjeeling" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(255, 140, 26);">Darjeeling Tea</a>, Sightseeing&nbsp;</li><li>Best Time to Visit: September to February&nbsp;</li><li>Duration: 1Day</li></ul>Things to do:&nbsp;<ul><li>Other Places to visit: Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Everest Museum</li></ul>

Darjeeling is known to be the heaven for the tea addicts and shopping in the small market areas will give you a great feel for the town. The authentic aromas and taste of tea will take you to another world. Along with tea leaves you can also look for some handicraft items, woollen scarves, caps, jewellery items from the different markets here. The major markets of this area are Nehru road,, Batasia Loop market, Ghoom Monastery market, Teesta bazaar, the Mall road, Chowk bazaar.Traveller Information:&nbsp;<ul><li>Famous for: <a href="https://universaladventures.in/travel-guide/places-for-shopping-in-darjeeling" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(255, 140, 26);">Shopping</a></li><li>Best Time to Visit: any time of the year&nbsp;</li><li>Duration: 1Day</li></ul>Things to do:&nbsp;<ul><li>Other Places to visit: Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, Batasia Loop, Mahakal Temple</li></ul>

This park is also known as the Darjeeling Zoo and is a huge centre of attraction for the nature enthusiast and animal lovers.the zoo is known internationally for its breeding and conservation programs. This zoo is home to Asiatic black bear, red panda, barking deer, leopards. Blue and yellow macaw, Eastern pangolin, Pheasant, Himalayan Monal, Himalayan Wolf, Lady Amherst, Leopard cat, Macaw, Red Jungle Fowl, Royal Bengal Tiger, Sambar Deer and many more . You can visit this place with friends and family and spend a great time here.Traveller Information:&nbsp;<ul><li>Famous for: Zoological Park, Red panda&nbsp;</li><li>Best Time to Visit: during winters&nbsp;</li><li>Duration: 1Day</li></ul>Things to do:&nbsp;<ul><li>Other Places to visit: Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Happy Valley Tea Estate</li></ul>

Tinchuley is 32 km away from Darjeeling. It is an offbeat hamlet located close to the West Bengal - <a href="https://www.universaladventures.in/state/Sikkim" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(255, 140, 26);">Sikkim</a> Border. The name of this place derives from two words ‘tin’ and ‘chula’ meaning three ovens because of the trio of hills, resembling the hill station to look like a mud oven. The River Teesta and Rangeet intersect close to this view point. Tinchuley is famous for its quieter and obscure place along with its tea plantation and fruit orchards.Traveller Information:&nbsp;<ul><li>Famous for: Shopping&nbsp;</li><li>Best Time to Visit: october to may&nbsp;</li><li>Duration: 1-2 Day</li></ul>Things to do:&nbsp;<ul><li>Other Places to visit: Gumbadara View point</li></ul>

Darjeeling is popularly known as the ‘Queen of the Hills’, because it is one of the most famous Hill Stations in the world. It is one of the best places that you should mark in your diary for your next tourist destination. From the appealing Himalayan mountain range to the streams originating from the hills, Darjeeling provides you the best view of nature. It may be the glimpse of Kanchenjunga from the Tiger Hill or the Tea gardens in the valley, Darjeeling offers you scope to explore the beauty of this promised land.

The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway which is also known as ‘Darjeeling Toy Train” runs between <a href="https://www.universaladventures.in/city/Jalpaiguri" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(255, 140, 26);">New Jalpaiguri</a> and Darjeeling. It is a2 feet narrow gauge train. The ride on this train which runs at a snail's pace gives you the panoramic view of the low lying mountains. This toy train gives you a complete tour of the Darjeeling town passing through the tea gardens and villages. The construction of the 88km railway line took place between 1879 and 1881. As the train runs on a steam engine, it is another centre of attraction of this train.Traveller Information:&nbsp;<ul><li>Famous for: sightseeing, toy train rides&nbsp;</li><li>Best Time to Visit: november to february&nbsp;</li><li>Duration: 1Day</li></ul>Things to do:&nbsp;<ul><li>Other Places to visit: Guru Sakya Monastery, Japanese peace pagoda</li></ul>

Tiger hill is one of the most famous splendid sights of sunrise from where you can enjoy the indomitable vista of the peak of Kanchenjunga illuminated before the sun is seen at lower elevation. The magnificent view of the snow covered mountains dazzling in the golden and red colour is the centre of attraction here. You can also trek to the viewpoint. There is a blockage in the road because of large number of visitors in the peak season which is the winter season, that is why you can also trek to the viewpoint to capture this view forever in your memoriesTraveller Information:&nbsp;<ul><li>Famous for: sightseeing, Sunrise view&nbsp;</li><li>Best Time to Visit: november to february&nbsp;</li><li>Duration: 1Day</li></ul>Things to do:&nbsp;<ul><li>Other Places to visit: Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Kanchenjunga Mountain, Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park</li></ul>

Batasia loop is one of the toy train pathways which is meant to minimise the elevation of the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway. This loop is unique as it allows the tracks to wrap around itself through a hilltop tunnel. The invincible natural beauty of this sight is its one of the most enchanting aspects. The Batasia Loop is located in Ghoom which is 5 km far from Darjeeling. The motive of creating this route is to make navigation easier in the hilly terrain of <a href="https://www.universaladventures.in/city/Darjeeling" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(255, 140, 26);">Darjeeling</a><a href="https://www.universaladventures.in/city/Darjeeling" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">.</a>Traveller Information:&nbsp;<ul><li>Famous for: sightseeing&nbsp;</li><li>Best Time to Visit: any time in the year&nbsp;</li><li>Duration: 1Day</li></ul>Things to do:&nbsp;<ul><li>Other Places to visit: Guru Sakya Monastery, Japanese peace pagoda, Ghoom Monastery</li></ul>

Darjeeling ropeway is a prime attraction because of the unmatchable beauty of the valleys. To witness a myriad of exquisite landscapes of one of the renowned hill stations, from the smashing beauty of the snow- capped mountains to the charming valley of tea estates. Thus Darjeeling ropeway gives passengers an array of the spectacular views of nature as they travel across the magical valley. Darjeeling Ropeway was EStablished in 1968, which is India's first Cable car system, set up to reach tea gardens in the valleys which did not have easy access.Traveller Information:&nbsp;<ul><li>Famous for: sightseeing, ropeway&nbsp;</li><li>Best Time to Visit: november to february&nbsp;</li><li>Duration: 1Day</li></ul>Things to do:&nbsp;<ul><li>Other Places to visit: Dhirdham Temple, Darjeeling Himalayan Railway Ghoom Museum</li></ul>

The Himalayan Mountaineering Institute was established on 4th november, 1954 with a primary purpose to encourage, support and enhance the interest of the people in the sport of mountaineering, and to motivate the youth so that they can channel their energy in a productive and self awarding sport. Because of its picturesque setting in Darjeeling, the institute has become one of the major centres of attraction. The institute also has a museum where the belongings of famous mountaineers are preserved.Traveller Information:&nbsp;<ul><li>Famous for: Mountaineering Institute, museum&nbsp;</li><li>Best Time to Visit: any time of the year&nbsp;</li><li>Duration: 1Day</li></ul>Things to do:&nbsp;<ul><li>Other Places to visit: Happy valley tea estate, Shrubbery nightingale park, zoological park</li></ul>

It is located in the mesmerising hill station of Darjeeling. This park is a public park area which is well mainted .The ebullient view of the Kanchenjunga range from this park is its major centre of attraction. This place can fill your soul with ultimate solitude and the lush green panoramic view refreshes your mind. This park was earlier known as the ‘Shrubbery’ when it was Sir Thomas Tartan’s bungalows’ private courtyard.Traveller Information:&nbsp;<ul><li>Famous for: Mountaineering Institute, museum&nbsp;</li><li>Best Time to Visit: any time of the year&nbsp;</li><li>Duration: 1Day</li></ul>Things to do: &nbsp;<ul><li>Other Places to visit: Himalayantaineering Institute, Tiger Hill, Batasia loop</li></ul>

Rock Garden is a picnic spot located 10 km away from Darjeeling, terraced with the natural waterfall known as the Chunnu Summer Fall. this garden is also known by the name Barbotey Rock Garden, which is surrounded by alluring streams and flowering gardens over the slopes. The place is located between the clouds and are surrounded by the tea gardens. Seating arrangements are made for visitors to rest and enjoy the charm of this pace.If you are a true nature lover, you cannot miss this place.Traveller Information:&nbsp;<ul><li>Famous for: sightseeing&nbsp;</li><li>Best Time to Visit: winter season&nbsp;</li><li>Duration: 1Day</li></ul>Things to do:&nbsp;<ul><li>Other Places to visit: Batasia loop,Japanese peace pagoda</li></ul>

The park is located at an altitude of more than 7000 feet above the sea level in the Singalila range. This park is considered to be the top , in terms of height of location in West Bengal. The national park is sprawled over an area of 78.60 sq. km. The park encompasses rhododendron forests, alpine valleys and rare species of animals and orchids. This park is famous for the breathtaking view of the Himalayan peak over a wide stretch of areaTraveller Information:&nbsp;<ul><li>Famous for: Highest National Park in West Bengal, Sightseeing&nbsp;</li><li>Best Time to Visit: any time of the year&nbsp;</li><li>Duration: 1Day</li></ul>Things to do:&nbsp;<ul><li>Other Places to visit: Darjeeling Singalila Ridge trek</li></ul>

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