Location

The Ahal Dara View Point, or otherwise known as Ahal, is on top of a mountain. It is about 5 km from Latpanchar. Since it is a hill top, you can have a 360 degree view of the surrounding mountains and also the Kanchenjunga Range. It is a very quiet place with accommodation facility at the view point. There is Read more…

Namthing Lake is actually a natural lake situated at an altitude of more than 4000ft  close to latpanchar village in the Shelpu region. The lake is surrounded by thick pine trees which host a large number of birds and butterflies. Namthing Lake is home to the rare reptile species Himalayan Salamander (Newt).The beautiful namthing lake increases the beauty of the Read more…

Senchal Wildlife Sanctuary was set up in 1915 in the Darjeeling District of West Bengal, India. It is one of the oldest wildlife sanctuaries of India. It covers an area of 38.6 km2 (14.9 sq mi). The elevation ranges from 1,500 to 2,600 m (4,900 to 8,500 ft). High-altitude animals such as barking deer, wild pig, himalayan black bear, leopard, Read more…

The Jore Pokhri Wildlife Sanctuary is famous as it name defines the area beside a lake.From Darjeeling it is about 21kms and can be reached from the road to Mirik. Located at an altitude of 7,400 ft, the main feature of Jorpokhi is its twin lakes after which the place has been named. ‘Jor’ means two and ‘pokhri’ stands for Read more…

Situated in the Kalimpong district, neora valley national park is one of the richest biological zones in the entire Northeast. The land of elegant Red Panda in the pristine undisturbed natural habitat with rugged inaccessible hilly terrain and rich diverse flora and fauna together make the park an important wilderness zone. The forest in Neora Valley has such a luxurious Read more…

A land of virgin rhododendron forests, alpine valley and rare species of animals and orchids. Located at the higher ridges of Darjeeling Himalayas (between 2400 m to 3650m) Singalila is the highest National Park in West Bengal. The park has an area of 78.60sq.km with mixed vegetation of Magnolia, Rhododendron, Oak, Pine Hemlock, Silver Fir, Juniper, Mailing Bamboo, Buk, Kawla, Read more…

The Darjeeling Himalayan Museum is located in the Kurseong Station Premises and to have a visit there, we need to buy a ticket from the Station Office. The DHR Museum is housed in a large room full of exhibits & artifacts, all are properly labeled, so you won’t have any problems in understanding. On the walls hang vintage photographs from Read more…

Close to Kurseong, at an altitude of about 6,000 ft from sea level, St Mary’s Hill is fast gaining popularity among tourists who love tranquillity. Dotted with lush green pine and oak, the hill station offers a majestic view of the Himalayas. St Mary’s Hill a quiet and scenic village sits nestled cozily around 4kms away from the railway station Read more…

Another promising place in kurseong to visit is Giddapahar view point. It takes about 15 minutes by car from Kurseong town on Hill Cart Road towards Siliguri. The view point is accessible by stairway right from the roadside. You will need to enter through a gate and then climb the stairs. The Tourism department of gorkhaland territorial administration has developed Read more…

Located in the Ambotia Tea Estate, Ambotia Shiva Mandir is a popular and sacred destination in Kurseong. Serving also a popular place for tourists, the surroundings of this temple are serene and aesthetically pleasing. Constructed in isolation, and the temple maintains a peaceful and quiet ambiance that is completely opposed to the madness and chaos of the cities. The temple Read more…

The Deer Park or the Dow Hill Park is a popular tourist place to visit in Kurseong, the park has got its name from its numerous deer inhabitants that roam around the area. The park is covered in pine trees and has many species of birds and animals, whereas it is not allowed to venture into the forest, we can Read more…

Situated on the top of the hill, the Eagle’s Craig provides an excellent view of the surrounding mountains, valleys, and tea gardens. Highly recommended as one of the places to visit in Kurseong and ideal to be visited during both sunrise and sunset, the Eagle’s Crag View Point offers breathtaking panoramic views of the valley. Overlooking the entire Siliguri plains, Read more…

The Netaji Subash Chandra Bose Museum is a popular tourist spot which is dedicated to one of the most famous freedom fighters of India. The museum is about 4kms from Kurseong Town. Once a temporary residence of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, the museum is located in Netaji’s elder brother’s residence. It has pictures, documents and articles related to Netaji during Read more…

Manjushree Park, which is adjacent to the Mirik tourism center, is now a famous picnic destination for tourists. Spreading over the serene slopes, the Park offers the best optical pleasure to its guest. Engulfed in peace and natural charm, the Park is the best place to escape the hectic lifestyle of the cities. It can be added up to your Read more…

Don Bosco Church in Mirik is one of the most appealing and the biggest Catholic Church in the whole district of Darjeeling. At a distance of 1.5 km from Mirik Bus Stand, Don Bosco Church is a Roman Catholic Church situated right beside Don Bosco School in Mirik town of West Bengal. It is one of the most attractive churches Read more…

Golpahar Viewpoint, located at Gopaldhara teagarden and Okayti Dhajay taar at 8th mile in Mirik has recently become a major tourist destination for the tourists from across the country. The influx of tourists at Golpahar view point  which is located at the main road from Mirik to Darjeeling were witnessed to be crowded on a daily basis. Situated in mirik Read more…

Like every hill station, Mirik too has a beautiful viewpoint for you to spend at dawn or dusk. The Rameetay Dhara is a place where you can sit with your friends or close ones for a fascinating sunset or sunrise. You will see hilltops spawning all through the distance. Amidst them, the sun would rise or set depending on the Read more…

“Bokar Ngedon Chokhor Ling monastery” is the full name of Bokar Monastery. The monastery was founded by kyabje Bokar Rinpoche in 1984. Initially, the intent was to create a small retreat center, but later this monastery accepts monks for training. One of the most beautiful monasteries in Darjeeling hill is Bokar monastery. The Monastery is situated in Mirik and a Read more…

Like the name suggests, the place offers a tantalizing view of the tea estates which are layered on the sides of the hills. The name of this viewpoint is derived from a tea estate known as ‘Tingling’. A little on the outskirts of the town, The viewpoint is an 8km drive away from mirik and is a must visit for Read more…

A mini hill station in the North Bengal district of Darjeeling, Mirik is a tourist spot. Located in the heart of Mirik at an altitude of 1494m from the sea level, the Sumendu Lake is the most beautiful and serene attraction of Mirik. The famous lake of mirik, Sumendu Lake. It is 1.25 km long. Surrounded by pine trees on Read more…

Alluring terrains and lush green meadows of Army Golf Course should be a starter of your journey during your visit at Kalimpong. An immaculately manicured slope of this Golf Course is a treat for golf lovers and pro golfers beside that its 9hole crest which is developed in hilly tracks and at high elevation has made it prominent and outstanding. Read more…

Tsonga Gumba, is monastery present in 10th mile, Kalimpong. It is considered as the oldest Bhutanese monastery in the district of Kalimpong which highlights the existence of Bhutanese culture and tradition.. The exact year of construction is not yet clear but many scholars believe that it was built around 16th century. Scholar Surgeon Rennie in his book “Bhutan and the Read more…

Also known as the famous Cactus nursery, this nursery has turned into one of the major places of tourist interest. Situated in the outskirts, this nursery is home to almost 1500 varieties of cacti ranging from just Rs. 20/- to an extravagant few million! This place is a must visit for all the plant lovers and has also earned a Read more…

Nature Interpretation centre in Kalimpong , a great idea on work, provides the great information on effect of human activities in the Earth’s environment. This Center is established and managed by forest department. This centre carries our information collecting and research on flora and fauna in the hilly forests of kalimpong and also watches the human interaction with these natural Read more…

The Morgan House or the Singhamari is one of the oldest Colonial bungalows that was built after the British opened up Kalimpong as a hill resort. Built in the early thirties by jute baron George Morgan, it passed into the hands of trustees after Morgan and his wife passed away. The building switched hands once more when the trustees handed Read more…

Mangal Dham is a temple located in the beautiful town of Kalimpong which was constructed in the memory of late guru Shir Mangaldasji. Built in the year 1993, it is spread out over an area of two acres. The temple is dedicated to lord Krishna. In the year 1940 guru Managaldas ji had come to Kalimpong. He was so fascinated Read more…

Among the top attractions in Kalimpong, Mac Farlen Church is momentous one. It was built in the year 1890 to 1891 and since then, it is adding lots of tourists from all over the world every year. Actually, Scottish Missionaries took effortless measures to place an idea of constructing such an amazing sacred building and finally, their efforts resulted into Read more…

Lepcha museum which is an indigenous museum of Lepcha community is located at a distance of around 1 km from the main town can be considered as a major attraction while coming here at Kalimpong. Since the mystique laden of this pristine hill station that administrates itself under the district column of Darjeeling is renowned for preserving diversity in numbers Read more…

Kalimpong Science Centre has been established in the year 2008, conceived, designed and developed by National Council of Science Museums (Ministry of Culture, Government of India). It is knowledge-based organization of high quality and dedication; engage in popularizing Science and Technology among the general masses particularly, in students. The Science Centre, which provides for scientific awareness among the school students Read more…

A huge statue of Lord Hanuman,30ft in height situated at a hilltop not very far from Dello Hills, a place for worship as well as to get the best view available of both sides of the Majestic Himalayas. A small Durga temple is also present adjacent to it near the entrance. The hanuman temple has several steps which one needs Read more…

Towering over the town of Kalimpong is the Durpin Hill. about 5 kms from the town and the top of which offers breathtaking views. From the view point at Durpin which in fact means “binoculars” the whole Chola range of Sikkim can be seen including the Jelepla pass. On the northwest horizon can be seen the panoramic Kanchendzonga range, Far Read more…

It is one of the most known tourist spot. Graham’s Home is one of the finest school of Kalimpong and is internationally famous. It takes less than an hour to walk from the center of the town. Dr. John A. Graham, a Scottish missionary founded this Institute in 1900. This Institution built on the slopes of kalimpong’s highest hill,  Deolo Read more…

Deolo Hill, located to the north-east of the town, is one of the two hills in between which the town of Kalimpong stands. The hill is also the highest point of Kalimpong town, with a height reaching up to 1,704 metre above mean sea level. Out of the three water reservoirs located within the destination, two of which are primary Read more…

At a magical altitude of 6,800 feet, the Happy Valley Tea Estate in Darjeeling is a fine land expanse of about 437 acres, growing some of the finest shrubs of this delightful drink in the world. It is the second oldest tea estate in the tea-rich town of Darjeeling, with its origins being closely connected to the history of cultivating Read more…

If you will ask any traveler across the world than they would rather deny the location of cemetery because it is never a place to visit but in Darjeeling there is a cemetery that spreads an essence of history lived by British Government. However, if one is interested in the history of the place and love everything heritage, he/she will Read more…

One of the major tourist attractions in Darjeeling is the Tiger Hill, which is the highest point in the region. It stands at an elevation of 2,590 meters overlooking the spur of the snow capped mountain ranges of the Eastern Himalaya. The Tiger Hill is one of the two points in India from where you can capture the entire panorama Read more…

Tibetan Refugee Self Help Centre in Darjeeling, India is a rehabilitation Centre for the Tibetan refugees in the Darjeeling Himalayan hill region. It was established on 1 October 1959, after they followed Dalai Lama and escaped from Tibet. The production of Tibetan handicraft is the centre’s main activity. Situated at Lebong and locally known as Hermitage, the Tibetan Refugee Self Read more…

Tenzing Rock, a gigantic natural rock in Darjeeling is named after Tenzing Norgay, the man who created history by climbing the Everest first time along with Edmund Hillary in 1953. Opposite to this is the Gombu Rock named after Nawang Gombu, nephew of Tenzing who was the first person to climb the Everest twice, once in 1963 and then in Read more…

About a minute walk from Chowrasta, Darjeeling, commonly known as the Mall, the main tourist attraction of Darjeeling, will bring the visitors to STEP ASIDE, the house where the famous Indian patriot Deshbandhu Chittaranjan Das passed away on 16th June, 1925. This 19th century building, originally owned by Mr. Warnsei, was purchased by Sir N.N. Sirkar, who had been a Read more…

The St. Andrew’s Church located in the mall road, near Chowrasta is one of the most iconic landmarks in Darjeeling that is a memory of the bygone colonial era. It was named after the patron saint of Scotland and the foundation stone of this Church was laid on November 30th 1843. Later this church was badly damaged by an earthquake Read more…

The Shrubbery Nightingale Park in Darjeeling is a beautiful public area which is great for relaxing and enjoying the superb view of the snowcapped peaks of the Himalayas. From the Mall area, which is one of the major tourist destinations of Darjeeling, the park is around a 10 minutes’ walk. While taking a walk around the park one can see Read more…

This Monastery belongs to the Gelukpa sect of Vajrayana Buddhism, also known as the yellow hat. This is the seat of ven. Dromo Geshe rinpoche, the second. A 26 ft. tall stupa has been built recently in memory of Lama Anagarika Govinda, a great scholar from Germany well known for his book on Buddhism. The monastery has a rich collection Read more…

One of Asia’s greatest Traveler Ropeways and India’s earliest and first Traveler Ropeway is the “Darjeeling Rangit Place Traveler Wire Car” generally known as the ‘Darjeeling ropeway’ – situated at 27 ° 3’40″N 88 °15’15″E at an elevation of 7000 legs above sea stage. Darjeeling Rope-way was started by Forest Development Department of West Bengal in 1968. It was stopped Read more…

The Rock Garden also known as Barbotey Rock Garden is located some 10km (or 6.2 miles) away from Darjeeling town in a valley down below. In about 25 minutes, this narrow winding downhill road descends by several thousand feet to a valley where the rock garden is located. This tourist spot has recently been added to the long list of Read more…

Peace Pagoda is one of the most popular attractions in the Darjeeling city of West Bengal. It is one of those Peace Pagodas (Buddhist stupas) in the world that have been established with the aim of creating a special niche for enlightening people from all religions, creeds and origins, to come together and work for world peace. It was build Read more…

Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park (also called the Darjeeling Zoo) is a 67.56-acre (27.3 ha) zoo in the town of Darjeeling in the Indian state of West Bengal. The zoo was opened in 1958, and an average elevation of 7,000 feet (2,134 m), is the largest high altitude zoo in India. It specializes in breeding animals adapted to alpine conditions, Read more…

Observatory Hill is a hill near Chowrasta square, or The Mall as it is popularly known, in Darjeeling, West Bengal, India. Magnificent views of snow-clad peaks, including Mount Kanchenjunga, are visible from the Observatory Hill. The Bhutia Busty monastery was originally located here. Now the hill has the temple of Mahakal. One of Darjeeling’s popular places of tourist interest- the Read more…

Mahakal Temple atop the Observatory Hill in Darjeeling is another reason for you to plan an exotic vacation at Darjeeling. A beautiful amalgamation of Hindu and Buddhist cultures, Mahakal Temple stands as a magnanimous and historical edifice at the place where a Buddhist Monastery by the name of ‘Dorje Ling’ once stood. Legends says that shiva-lingas representing Brahma, Vishnu and Read more…

Lloyd’s Botanical Garden is a ‘one of its kinds’ botanical garden in the Darjeeling city of West Bengal. Spread in about 40 acres of land, this botanical garden boasts of housing several endangered and exotic species of fauna. Established in 1878, it was intended to be a distant annexe of the Calcutta Botanical Garden. The basic motive of Lloyd’s Botanical Read more…

Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI) was established in Darjeeling, as a step to organize the growing craze in the field of mountaineering, after the ascent of Tenzing Norgay on Mt. Everest. This institute was founded in 1954, at the personal initiative of Pt Jawahar Lal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India. The institute was initially located at Roy Villa, on Read more…