OVERVIEW

About DARJEELING

Originally just a cluster of villages that was administered intermittently by Nepal and Sikkim, Darjeeling grew in prominence during the mid 19th century when, because of its climate, the British first established a hill station there after leasing it from the Chogyal of Sikkim and later discovered that the area was particularly well suited for tea plantations. In 1849, the British annexed the area and Darjeeling became a part of British India. The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway was opened in 1881 (it is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site) and the town became the de-facto summer capital of India during the days when the Raj was governed from Calcutta.
Because it was a popular hill station during the days of the Raj, a lovely Victorian town was built among the Himalayan foothills, the remnants of which are still visible around the Chowrasta and Darjeeling remains a popular summer and fall resort for the natives of Kolkata today.

For foreign tourists, the main attractions are the cultural diversity (many Tibetan refugees moved here after Tibet was annexed by China and they co-exist with the descendants of the many Nepali and Bihari laborers brought to work in the tea plantations), the beautiful views (including the wonderful vista view of Kanchenjunga), a variety of trekking options, and the opportunity to cool down after a stint in the plains. The town is also a jumping off point for travelers heading to Sikkim. 4 Days Queen of Hills Sightseeing in Darjeeling.

Most Popular Sightseeing In Darjeeling :-

TIGER HILL

Tiger Hill is most famous for its splendid sights of sunrise from where you can see the peaks of Kanchenjunga illuminate before the sun is seen at lower elevations. The magnificent view of snow-capped mountains sitting amidst cotton clouds attracts tourists to Tiger Hill from all over the country. Interestingly, this is also the summit of Ghoom, which is the highest railway station in the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Tiger Hill. Situated at a height of 2,590 m at a distance of 13 km from Darjeeling above the town of Ghum, Tiger Hill is internationally acclaimed for providing an enthralling view of a stunning sunrise over Kanchenjunga and other important peaks of the Himalayas. One can also view the world's highest peak,
BATASIA LOOP

Batasia Loop in Darjeeling is one of the famous tourist places renowned for offering a spectacular 360-degree view of Darjeeling's landscape. , the Batasia loop is situated at an altitude of 7000 meters from sea level. You can spot majestic snow-clad peaks of the Eastern Himalayas and Kanchenjunga. The best way to enjoy the visit to Batasia Loop is by taking a toy train from Darjeeling to Ghoom. The middle of the loop is a beautiful garden around which the toy train track is laid. There are benches/seating areas where you can sit and soak in the beauty. The garden is about 50,000 square feet and is covered with grass and seasonal & perennial flowers and shrubs.
SANDAKPHU TREK

Sandakphu is the highest peak in the state of West Bengal, India. It is the highest point of the Singalila Ridge in Darjeeling district on the West Bengal-Nepal border.
Sandakphu, situated at a height of 3636 mtrs above sea level is a true paradise for all adventure lovers. Trek to the highest point on this hill station and you will get the never seen before views of the Himalayan Range. A long stretch of Himalayas starting from Bhutan till Mt. Everest is visible. River Teesta flows through Sandakphu at quite a pace. The thundering River Teesta also offers a great option for adventure sports especially river rafting. Sandakphu is the only place in the world where you will find a rhododendron and silver fir forests.
RANGEET VALLEY OF ROOPWAY

A unique way to get a panoramic view of the valley is to ride the Darjeeling-Rangeet Valley Ropeway, believed to be the longest and highest ropeway ride in Asia.It is close to 4,260 metres long and will fly you over lush verdant valleys for an awe-inspiring experience.
BENGAL NATURAL HISTORY

Bengal Natural History Museum, Darjeeling, is one of the best places to visit in Darjeeling. It is located inside the Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park complex. This museum was originally started as a small building in the Botanical Garden which was meant to showcase the varieties of butterflies and birds of the hills. Today, one can find preserved remains of the bird species, reptiles, insects, fishes, and mammals displayed in a replication of their natural habitats. An attractive display of the various minerals of the region is present here as well.
The Bengal Natural History Museum is a visual delight for nature lovers as it contains an exhaustive collection of almost 4300 specimens, including rare reptiles, birds, insects, fishes as well as mammals.
PEACH PAGODA

Japanese 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 for enlightening people from all religions, creeds and origins, to come together and work for world peace.
The temple is also known as the Nipponzan Myohoji Buddhist Temple . Is the peach pagoda that showcase four avatars of Lord Buddha. From the top of the pagoda , you get a panoramic views of Darjeeling landscape including the Kanchenjunga range.
This is the tallest free standing structure in Darjeeling . Its height 28.5 meters and diameter is 23 meters.As you climb up the stairs in the Pagoda, you will see two two concrete models of lion on two side at a lower level. The avatars of Buddha are all large statues carved in the wall and polished in the gold color.
HIMALAYAN ZOOLOGICAL PARK

This zoological park's popularity is due to its elevation of 7000 feet, which makes it the largest high-altitude zoo in India. It is the only zoo in India that runs a conservation-breeding programme for endangered animals of the Eastern Himalayas and has won several awards for working to protect red pandas, snow leopards, and Tibetan wolves. And then there are Siberian tigers, yaks and a lot more.