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Tourist Places in Darjeeling

Darjeeling Tourism

Tourist places in Darjeeling Darjeeling, also known as the “place of the thunderbolt,” is situated on the northern side of West Bengal in India. The fantastic combination of the unembellished summits of snow, valleys of luxuriant greenery, and beautiful tea gardens creates a heavenly feeling. Darjeeling’s fascinating culture and the friendliness of the dwellers also make tourists love this place of beauty. Tourists are highly fond of the enticing weather conditions in Darjeeling.

7 Best Tourist Places in Darjeeling

If one is looking for the peacefulness of bright green hillsides from the chaotic city life, here are the seven best tourist places in Darjeeling to explore;

#1 Tiger Hill

Witnessing the chilling weather and the terrific sunrise standing on the Tiger Hill viewpoint will leave one spellbound. Another visual treat from this spot is the magnificent Kanchenjunga shown in a backdrop.

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Tiger Hill

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If one is lucky, one will be able to see Kanchenjunga’s massive peaks as well as the clear Buddhist monasteries above it from Tiger Hill. To enjoy this magical view, travelers and photographers accumulate here at around 4 am to get magnificent pictures. The distance between Tiger Hill and Darjeeling is about 10-11 km.

#2 Darjeeling Rock Garden

Approximately 10-11km from the primary location of Darjeeling, one can travel to visit the significant Darjeeling Rock Garden. One can experience the sharp road bending while the car reaches the Chunnu waterfalls in Darjeeling Rock Garden.

Darjeeling Rock Garden

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From a distance, the entire scene of the sloping landscape and numerous layers of this waterfall appear stunning. one can enjoy this calm and pleasant waterfall for hours and even meditate here.

#3 Ghoom Monastery

Darjeeling is also famous for its beautiful monasteries and the intricate designs carved in the constructions. In the year 1875, the first Buddhist-Tibetan monastery named Ghoom was created.

Ghoom Monastery

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This monastery’s famous 15 feet tall Maitreya Buddha statue is significant. The material used in this statue is Tibetan clay. Throughout the year, pilgrims from India and other countries travel to the Ghoom monastery for religious reasons.

#4 Mall Road

Mall Road is the ideal location for people who love to shop. Numerous large and small shops are on both sides of this busy area. One can buy branded and non-branded clothes, bags, sweaters, shawls, and many more from the shops here.

Mall Road

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The market is crowded the whole day and even into the nighttime. If one loves shopping and can bargain, Mall Road in Darjeeling can be the best option. People also visit here to try authentic meals in restaurants and beautiful cafes.

#5 Batasia Loop

The famous Batasia Loop is around 5-6 km away from Darjeeling. One can hire a cab from Darjeeling’s main town or travel via toy train to enjoy the loop view of Batasia.

Tourist places in Darjeeling - Batasia Loop

The toy train ride is an exciting thing to experience in Darjeeling. The two sides of the rail tracks have snow-filled Himalayas and a beautiful garden. This garden contains seasonal plants and shrubs. The fun part of this place is the loop may be self-completed by strolling along the trail.

#6 Sandakphu

The breathtaking sight of the dawn and sunrise from the peak of Sandakphu will create a lifelong memory in mind. The Sandakphu is situated around 12000 feet above sea level. It is known as the highest mountain summit in West Bengal. It is about 26 km approximately away from Darjeeling.

Tourist places in Darjeeling - Sandakphu

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The main tourist attraction is the clear blue sky and four majestic peak views from Sandakphu. Hence, two distinctive viewpoints for sunrise and sunset, respectively, are present here for travelers.

Sandakphu is especially apt for trekking. Due to the non-suitable conditions of the roadways, it is not wise to travel by car. Therefore, most people prefer trekking to reach Sandakphu and enjoy the majestic landscape.

#7 Mirik

From the main town of Darjeeling, one can avail jeep or car to reach Mirik in 2-3 hours. Mirik is approximately 50 km away from Darjeeling. The altitude of this place is around 4500 feet above sea level. This low height makes the temperature soothing in Mirik. During summers, the temperature never exceeds 28-29 degrees Celsius; in winters, it never exceeds 1 degree Celsius.

Tourist places in Darjeeling - Mirik

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The prime attraction in Mirik is Mirik Lake. One can enjoy the serene beauty of the landscape and vibrant pine trees while boating in this lake. The lake is also popularly known as Sumendu Lake. Many tourists also love walking on the Rainbow Bridge footbridge that bends over the lake connecting both sides of Sumendu Lake.

Conclusion

Darjeeling is genuinely incredible when it comes to beauty. Plan a Darjeeling solo trip or with your loved ones. Along with the tourist places mentioned above in Darjeeling, plan a ropeway ride in Singamari, and enjoy the famous thukpas and momos during the staycation.

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