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15 Places to Visit in Darjeeling to Escape Heat

By TripFactory Holidays

Batasia Loop

Batasia Loop, 5 km from Darjeeling, is a spiral railway track with a 360-degree turn and 1,000-ft descent for a toy train.

Rock Garden

Rock Garden, features Chunnu summer fall, and beautiful hill stream, flower gardens, and various seating arrangements, making it a popular destination.

Peace Pagoda

The Peace Pagoda, located in Darjeeling, is a peaceful sanctuary promoting harmony and goodwill among different societal sects, offering stunning views of snow-clad peaks.

Kangchenjunga

Kanchenjunga, the world's third highest peak, is a stunning mountain surrounded by Nepal, Sikkim, and Tibet, first scaled in 1955 and declared sacred since then.

Lamahatta

Lamahatta Eco Park, established in 2012, offers stunning views of peaks, rivers, and forests, promoting a tranquil environment akin to a monk's hermitage.

Mahakal Temple

This unique temple, a blend of Hindu and Buddhist deities, boasts a beautiful architecture that combines both influences, making it a captivating.

Sandakphu

Sandakphu is a natural paradise with rare flora and fauna, stunning vistas of world's highest peaks, and an enchanting trek for adventure lovers.

Ghoom Monastery

Yiga Choeling, Darjeeling's oldest Tibetan Buddhist Monastery, boasts a 15-foot Maitreyi Buddha statue and rare Buddhist manuscripts like the Kangyur, crafted from Tibet's clay.

Lepchajagat

Lepchajagat, a serene village 19km from Darjeeling, offers tranquility and serene views of Kanchenjunga peaks, nestled in dense forests of pines, oaks, and rhododendrons.

Tiger Hill

Tiger Hill, the highest point in Darjeeling, has an observatory at its top that provides the most amazing views of Mount Kanchenjunga at dawn.

Padmaja Naidu  Park

The goal of India's biggest high-altitude zoo, Padmaja Naidu Park, is to preserve endangered Himalayan animal species, including Tibetan wolves, red pandas, and snow leopards.

Singalila National Park

Singalila National Park, West Bengal's highest, offers a amazing view of the Himalayan peak, spanning from Nepal to Bhutan.

Observatory Hill

Starting from The Mall in Darjeeling, take a left turn around Observatory Hill clockwise to fully enjoy this fantastic walk.

Chowrasta

Chowrasta, a bustling public square in Darjeeling, features four major roads converged, offering panoramic views of hills and Kanchenjunga mountain range, attracting locals and tourists.

Himalayan Tibet Museum

Wonderful resource for learning about the roots of Buddhism and Tibetan culture.

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