Darjeeling, West Bengal, India

Best Places to Visit in Darjeeling

Discover the best tourist places in Darjeeling, attractions, and sightseeing tours for a perfect holiday.

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How To Reach Darjeeling

By Flight

The nearest airport to Darjeeling is Bagdogra that's about 95 km far from the city. There are a few direct flights available from the towns like Delhi, Kolkata, and Darjeeling to Guwahati.

By Train

New Jalpaiguri is the nearest railway station near Darjeeling which joins the other parts of the city, the country. You can get regular trains from towns like Kolkata, Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Guwahati, Chennai, Bhubaneshwar, and Kochi.

By Bus

Darjeeling is also well connected by road is via Siliguri, 77 K.M. (via NH 55), which is attached to all the major cities of India. From Tenzing Norgay Bus Stand a good amount of Bus service is available for all places.

About Darjeeling

Darjeeling one of the most beautiful scenic hill stations in the Eastern part of India. Darjeeling is famous all over the world because of the tea that grows here. Darjeeling possesses the charm of both modern as well as the colonial period. It’s a great destination for sightseeing trekking & doing fun activities shopping food and tourism spots. The cute Himalayan toy train whistling its way through mountains fills one with wonder. You can also get a view of Mount Everest from here. It's really amazing to visit Darjeeling tourist places.

 

How to Reach Darjeeling

By Air

The nearest airport to Darjeeling is Bagdogra that's about 95 km far from the city. There are a few direct flights available from the towns like Delhi, Kolkata, and Darjeeling to Guwahati.

By Train

New Jalpaiguri is the nearest railway station near Darjeeling which joins the other parts of the city, the country. You can get regular trains from towns like Kolkata, Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Guwahati, Chennai, Bhubaneshwar, and Kochi.

By Road

Darjeeling is also well connected by road is via Siliguri, 77 K.M. (via NH 55), which is attached to all the major cities of India.   From Tenzing Norgay Bus Stand a good amount of Bus service is available for all places.

 

Places to visit in Darjeeling

If you are looking for places to visit in Darjeeling then check out these below-mentioned places. They are really the best place in terms of sightseeing and clicking memorable pictures.

1. Rock Garden

Rock Garden is a pleasing picnic spot that is just 10 km away from Darjeeling. It is viewed as one of the most favored visiting destinations for nature lovers going to Darjeeling.

2. Himalayan Mountaineering Institute

The Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI) is known as one of the best institutes for mountaineering located in Darjeeling. The Institute possesses a great reputation among the top Mountaineering Institute for offering the best training opportunity.

3. Tukvar Tea Estate

One of the oldest tea gardens in Darjeeling is Tukvar Tea Estate. It started commercial production in 1856. Tukvar Tea Estate is just 8 km away from Darjeeling Town towards Lebong Cart Road. This Tea Garden is Darjeeling's famous place, located on the border area of Sikkim. The river Rangeet flows through a portion of the tea garden which is considered to be the main attraction of this place.

4. Mungpoo (Mangpu)

Mungpoo is a small mountain village located in the district of Darjeeling. The place is situated at an average altitude of 3700ft and about 31 km from Darjeeling.  The area is famous for its lush tea garden and beautiful orchids and cinchona plantation.

5. Observatory Hill

If you are looking for places to see in Darjeeling, then Observatory Hill is probably one of the best spots in Darjeeling to see the amazing view of the mountains. The spot is phenomenal for relaxation in the lap of natural surroundings. The place offers a stunning view of the Kanchenjunga. It is the ultimate spot for photography.

6. Neora Valley National Park

Neora Valley National Park is undoubtedly the best Darjeeling tourist spot. This place is overloaded with lots of beautiful magnificence and rich bio-diversity. The environment of the park fluctuates from tropical to mild or even Sub-high in the Rachilla Danda region. Its floral diversity is hypnotizing for photography.

 

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