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| Tiger Hills- Trek (Darjeeling) |
Tiger Hills is the highest point in the area, which provides the most exotic view of the Kanchenjunga peaks. Even Mount Everest is visible from here.
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| Ghoom Gompa (Darjeeling) |
Ghoom Gompa is situated 8 km from Darjeeling. With it's beautiful Buddhist monastery, containing a huge gilded statue of the seated Maitreya Buddha.
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| Batasia Loop (Darjeeling) |
This railway loop, 5 km from the main town of Darjeeling, is a marvellous fest of engineering. At this loop the toy train takes a very unique turn.
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| Natural History Museum (Darjeeling) |
Natural History Museum is situated within walking distance, from the Mall. It contains a comprehensive collection of Himalayan plants, flowers and orchids.
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| Senchal Lake (Darjeeling) |
Senchal Lake is a scenic place near the tiger hills. This place has popularly come up as a picnic spot among the tourists. It supplies drinking water to the town of Darjeeling.
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| Kanchenjunga View (Darjeeling) |
From Darjeeling one can have the best, uninterrupted view of the worlds third highest peak. Bhan Bhakta Sarani and Chowrasta provides one of the enthralling views of these snow capped peaks.
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| Zoological Gardens (Darjeeling) |
Situated 2 km from the main town, it houses some of the rare species of animals and birds.
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| Observatory Hills (Darjeeling) |
Provides one of the breath-taking, magnificient views of Kanchenjunga peaks. This place is sacred to both Hindus and the Buddhists.
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| Bhutia Busti Gompa (Darjeeling) |
Situated below the Mall, a colourful monastery, with Kanchenjunga providing a spectacular backdrop.
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| Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (Darjeeling) |
The Institute trains mountaineers. The museum of this institute contains an interesting collection of mountaineering equipments and a relief model of the Himalayas.
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| Passenger Ropeway (Darjeeling) |
This 8 km long ropeway is the first passenger ropeway in India. It links Darjeeling with Singla bazaar.
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| Dhirdham Temple (Darjeeling) |
The most conspicuous Hindu temple in Darjeeling, built on the style of the famous Pashupatinath temple in Kathmandu, situated just below the railway station.
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| Lloyd Botanic Gardens (Darjeeling) |
A colourful garden, situated just below the Market Motor Stand. It contains a comprehensive collection of Himalayan plants, flowers and orchids.
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| Lebong Race Course (Darjeeling) |
About 8 km from the Mall, the smallest race course in the world. Races are held during spring and autumn.
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| The Shubbery (Darjeeling) |
A beautiful garden behind Raj Bhavan, it provides a magnificient view of the Kanchenjungha and the Singla valley.
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| Kurseong (Around Darjeeling) |
Kurseong is a quiet township, situated between Siliguri and Darjeeling, noted for it's secluded charm and Eagle's Crag, offering a commanding view of the plains.
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| Sandakphu (Around Darjeeling) |
58 km from Darjeeling, at an altitude of 3,657 mt, the highest point in the Darjeeling district. It offers a glorious view of the Himalayan peaks.
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| Treks from Darjeeling to Sandakphu and Phalut |
A popular trekking route from Darjeeling takes one to Sandakphu and Phalut, from where one can have breath-taking views of Kanchanjunga and Mt. Everest.
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| Treks from Manebhanjan to Sandakphu (Darjeeling) |
Every year, in November, a faithful band of enthusiasts assemble at the Himalayan foothills for a 'run & trek' adventure, covering a distance of 100 miles.
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| Drukpa Kargyud Monastery (Darjeeling) |
| Popularly known as Dali Monastery, it is located 5 km from the town. This monastery belongs to the Gelugpa Sect and the Drukchen Rimpoche resides here.
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| Peace Pagoda (Darjeeling) |
| The Nipponzan Myohoji Buddhist temple, Charlimont started in 1972. In 1992 the Japanese Peace Pagoda was inaugurated. It commands an excellent view of the town and the Himalayan range.
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| Flower Nurseries (Darjeeling) |
Kalimpong is famous for it's nurseries which export exotic flowers as well as orchids and cactii. It produces 80% of India's gladioli.
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