Rock Garden and Ganga Maya Park 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
Peace Pagoda 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
Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park (Darjeeling Zoo) 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
Observatory Hill 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
Mahakal Temple 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
Lloyd’s Botanical Garden (Darjeeling Botanical Garden) 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
Himalayan Mountaineering Institute 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
Himalayan Tibet Museum Visitors to the Darjeeling hills looking for a one-off experience will now be able to get a glimpse of the rich and diverse culture and traditions of the Himalaya region within the confines of a newly-built museum by the local
Hayden Hall Hayden Hall of Darjeeling which was established during 1969 is in fact a noble nonprofit making organization that looks to support the cause of poor people to make them self reliable and self independent. Located within the busy streets of
Yiga Choeling Monastery (Old Ghoom Monastery ) Ghoom Monastery is the popular name of the Yiga Choeling Monastery located at Ghoom at an elevation of 8,000 feet, 8 km from Darjeeling in the state of West Bengal. The monastery belongs to the Gelukpa or the Yellow Hat