Darjeeling

The name of the region Darjeeling came up with the combination of two Tibetan words 'Dorje' and 'Ling’. Darjeeling is the ideal destination for the travel and nature lovers as the immense beauty of nature melts the heart of every visitor. Darjeeling has a very soothing climatic condition which makes it comfortable and easy to explore at any season. Darjeeling also known as the 'Queen of Hills' is a charming hill station in West Bengal which is known throughout the country for the adequate richness of tea gardens. The region is mostly covered with green hills and multi tribe people have been residing here since past many years.

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Attractions of Darjeeling

Tiger Hill

Tiger Hill is the featured travelling destination in Darjeeling which has wrapped up the thoughts of the travel and nature lovers in the most beautiful way since past many decades. Tiger Hill is a fantastic spot to get the heart-melting sunrise view early in the morning and also get its golden shade covering the blistering Mt. Everest and Mt. Kanchenjunga. This god gifted destination is 11 km away from the Darjeeling town which can be travelled via cab service

Peace Pagoda

Darjeeling Peace Pagoda is the sign of peace in the region and the entire residents of Darjeeling have a belief towards the structure's rich history and the power that enlightens peace and prosperity. It is a Buddhist stupa which is 2.5 km away from Darjeeling Himalayan Railway whose foundation stone was laid down by a Buddhist monk Nichidatsu Fuji in 1972 and was later redesigned as the with pagoda-style in 1992.

Ghoom Monastery

Ghoom Monastery is 6 km away from the main town of Darjeeling where the visitors can easily reach by hiring a taxi. This famous Buddhist monastery is popularly known as Yiga Choeling Monastery and was established by a monk named Sokpa Sherab Gyatso. Inside the Ghoom monastery, the visitors will find the 15 feet high statue of Maitreya Buddha and this monastery is also one of the oldest monasteries of Darjeeling region.

Batasia Loop

Batasia Lopp is one of the most beautiful railway track in the world which is 4 km away from Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR) and is situated below the famous Ghoom station. Not only the spiral railway track but also the landscapes that can be seen from here is just spectacular. Batasia Lopp is one of the destinations at the Queen of hills where the tourist dream to relax and enjoy the cool and refreshing air. At the centre of the track, there is a very beautiful green garden along with the popular war memorial.