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Fascinating things to do in Darjeeling

Darjeeling- the ‘Queen of Hills’, is located in the northern part of West Bengal and was one of the preferred destinations of Britishers during their invasion, due to its amazing scenic beauty and cool climate.  Today also, Darjeeling is one of the places in eastern side of India that welcomes tourists from all around the world; plus there are many fascinating things to do in Darjeeling that no tourist would want to miss.

Sightseeing, monastic visit, toy train ride, and rock climbing are some of the most popular things to do in Darjeeling. Tiger Hill visit and sunrise view between gigantic Himalayas can amaze anyone. You may visit monasteries of Darjeeling to see Buddhist culture, architect, and beliefs. If you would like to spend some peaceful time in Darjeeling, you can visit the Japanese Peace Pagoda and rejuvenate your soul and witness panoramic views of Darjeeling landscape including Khangchendzonga Range.

Also, if you have an interest in mountaineering, the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute in Darjeeling is a must-visit place for you. Tenzing Rock nearby can also be in your to-do list of Darjeeling. Go on to ride cable cars (Rangeet Valley Passenger Cable Car of Darjeeling), and see the spread of lush green tea gardens on the hill slopes, flowing rivers, waterfalls, forests, and to top it all the magnificent view of the Great Himalayas. River rafting in Teesta River is also a thing in Darjeeling and if you are an adventure freak, do not miss this. Besides these, you can take a stroll on the beautiful tea gardens of Darjeeling and capture amazing pictures. Try delicious local cuisine and shop your heart out at Darjeeling.

Darjeeling is mesmerizing throughout the year and can be visited anytime. However, monsoons are not considered to be good to come to Darjeeling when October-April is preferred months to visit Darjeeling.

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Things to do in Darjeeling – A rambler’s diary

Darjeeling is a beautiful town in the eastern part of India also called as the queen of hills. It surely has all the factors to make anyone fall in love with it. It is also a popular tourist destination in this region of the country and offers numerous things to do.

Whether you are traveling with a group of friends or family or are a solo traveler, Darjeeling surely can take your breath away with what it has to offer. For nature addicts some of the places you can visit at Darjeeling are Tiger Hill – roughly 13 km from the main town and you can also visit several tea gardens. One popular tea garden is the Happy Valley Tea Garden which offers an experience in a platter: from indulging in a magnificent view of the tea garden to watching tea being made. Lebong Tea Garden is another beautiful tea garden situated at Lebong Cart Road you can visit.

Other iconic spots to visit are Darjeeling Himalayan Railway and riding on this old toy train must be one of the things to do here. Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI) is also a popular place to visit and is one of the most famous mountaineering institutes which hosts students from within the country and abroad, HMI is a treasure in Darjeeling. Similarly, Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological park, popularly known as Darjeeling Zoo is a must visit place in Darjeeling.

There are many places where you can shop for local and non-local products in Darjeeling. Also while strolling through the town, do visit Chowrasta or the mall. Known as the heart of Darjeeling, the mall is a flat area, free of vehicles, primarily a place of relaxation for locals and tourists.  Also try the cable ride that lets you look at the lush green tea gardens over the valleys of Darjeeling as well.

Some other places you can visit are the Rock Garden, Japanese Temple and Peace Pagoda, Ghoom Monastery and Mahakal Temple. Make an addition to the list of things to do in Darjeeling by adding a day’s tour to one of the offbeat locations near Darjeeling to experience untainted natural beauty possessed by the mountain ranges.

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