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Tucked in the lesser Himalayas, Darjeeling is well known for its colonial heritage. It is a small hill town providing with some amazing scenic views and pleasant atmosphere. The name Darjeeling has been derived from two Tibetan words 'Dorje' which means 'thunderbolt' and 'Ling' which means a place or a land. It attracts thousands of visitors from far and wide and has evolved to be one of the most popular hill stations in India.
The culture of Darjeeling is known to be unique and diversified. It comprises of two predominant religions- Hinduism and Vajrayana Buddhism. Some of the main festivals of Darjeeling are- Dashain, Tihar, Christmas, Buddha Jayanti, Holi and Ram Navami. The hill town celebrates New Year in the month of January/February and is known as Losar.
Established on November 4, 1954 the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute is a popular tourist attraction in Darjeeling. Apart from being one of the best mountaineering Institutes it also provides with some magnificent views of Kanchenjunga.
Located adjacent to Nipponzan Myohoji Buddhist Temple, Peace Pagoda attracts tourists of all religions. You can spend an hour meditating here for the soothing of your soul.
Tiger Hill is a nature lover's paradise and is one of the best tourist places in Darjeeling. This hill allows you to witness the first rays of the sun hitting the twin peaks of Kanchenjunga.
Standing at an elevation of 8000 feet, Ghoom Monastery is also known as the Yiga Choeling Monastery. It is one of the oldest monasteries of the region and is a reflection of the glorious Buddhist culture.
Home to some of the most exotic flora and fauna, Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park is a must visit. It is home to the largest population of snow leopards in India.
Batasia Loop is a nicely decorated garden providing with some mind-blowing views. This is where the toy train takes a complete 360 degree turn.
