Mag-Dhog Yolmowa Monastery (Aloobari Monastery) Mag-Dhog Yolmowa Monastery is a Buddhist monastery in the town of Darjeeling in the Indian state of West Bengal. The monastery is also known as “Aloobari” monastery after the locality it is located in. The monastery was built under the
Ava Art Gallery Situated about 4 km from the Market Square and on the National Highway, Ava Art Gallery was established in 1965 by the Late. Bhopal Rao Sett and Ava Devi. It is the only Art Gallery of its kind in the
Batasia Loop and War Memorial Batasia Loop is one of the major attractions of “The Queen of Hills” Darjeeling. Batasia Loop is a gigantic railway loop created by British to handle a steep descent by toy train while making 360 degree turn. It also offers
Bhutia Busty Monastery (Karmaa Dorjee Chyoling monastery) Bhutia Busty monastery or Karmaa Dorjee Chyoling monastery is a Buddhist monastery located in Bhutia Busty, Darjeeling, India. It belongs to the Red Sect of Buddhist Lamas. History Originally a branch of the Nyingma sect’s Phodang Monastery in Sikkim, it
Dali Monastery (Druk Sangag Choling Monastery) Built in 1971, the Dali Monastery also known as Druk Sangag Choling Monastery is located 5 km away from Darjeeling Town, West Bengal state of India. The monastery was erected at the time of Kyabje Thuksey Rinpoche – a religious
Dhirdham Temple The beautiful city of Darjeeling is also known for its cultural diversity. People of almost all religions live here, amidst peace and harmony. Hinduism is the most popularly followed religion, followed by Buddhism. The hill resort is full of several
Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (Ghoom Museum) DHR Ghoom Museum is one of the three museums of Darjeeling Himalayan Railways. It’s located at the Ghoom railway station premises. The museum room is right above the Ghoom station. Ghoom (also spelt as Ghoom) is country’s highest rail station
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
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
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
