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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Darjeeling Ropeway 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
Ghoom Monastery (Samten Choling Monastery) 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
Shrubbery Nightingale Park 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
