Sightseeing
Tourists Attractions In Darjeeling
Hotel North Star, offers a variety of fascinating sightseeing attractions. Here are some popular places to visit in queen of the hills Darjeeling:
Tiger Hill
Tiger Hill is the most popular tourist attraction in the city. Tiger Hill offers a panoramic view Eastern Himalaya including Mt. Kanchendzonga, world’s third highest peak & Mt. Everest, world’s highest peak.
Himalayan Mountaineering Institute
In 1954 the institute was established to honour the great mountaineers. Tenzing Norgey was the first field director of the institute.
Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park
Adjacent to Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI) there is Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, one of the best high altitude zoos in the world.
Batasia Loop
Just below Ghoom, Batasia Loop is an important tourist spot of Darjeeling. It is a spiral narrow gauge railway track with a tunnel.
Ghoom Monastery
Yiga Choeling Monastery, located near Ghoom is popularly known as Ghoom Mpnastery (old). This is the oldest monastery in Darjeeling district & an important sightseeing point.
Japanese Temple & Peace Pagoda
Just 2.5 km away from Darjeeling Town in Jalapahara there is a Temple built in Japanese style. It is a two storied building with a large prayer hall.
Darjeeling Mal (Chowrasta)
Darjeeling Mal or Chowrasta is at the top. There are shops, hotels & restaurants around the area. This is a flat ground where the visitors can roam around & relax in the evening.
Happy Valley Tea Estate
Happy Valley Tea Estate, the second oldest tea garden, was established in 1854. As Darjeeling produces the highest quality tea in the world, it is one of the major tourist attractions here.
Rangeet Valley Passenger Ropeway
Darjeeling ropeway is also known as Rangeet Valley Passenger Ropeway. It starts from North Point (Singmari) in the town & runs up to Singla on the banks of Ramam River.
Rock Garden & Gangamaya Park
About 10 km drive through tea gardens will take you to Rock Garden. It is a garden on the slop of mountain with a waterfall.
