What To See

 

 

What To See

Darjeeling

MONUMENTS
Tiger Hill 
Famous for its incredible view of the sunrise over the Kanchenjunga, Tiger Hill is the most tour-touted destination in Darjeeling but that doesn’t make it any less spectacular.
Japanese Peace Pagoda
Showcasing the four avatars of Buddha, the Japanese Peace Pagoda was built by Nipponzan Myohoji’s Buddhist order as a symbol of peace and tranquility; offering great views of the tea-town and Himalayan ranges, here where you can surrender to tranquility.
Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park
Head here and catch an uncommon sighting of nature’s most pace-y feline—the snow leopard besides Siberian tigers, Himalayan black bears and Tibetan wolves. The Snow Leopard Breeding Centre is perfect day-picnic spot for families who’d like to soak up the regions abundant flora and fauna. Keep your eyes peeled for a spotting of the ever-elusive red panda.
Dhirdham Temple
Dedicated to Lord Shiva, the Dhirdham Temple is a stunning replica of the Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu, Nepal.
Batasia Loop
The Batasia Loop, which is a 5km railway loop outside Darjeeling, is a War Memorial for the Gorkha Soldiers who lost their lives during the fight for Indian Independence.
MUSEUMS
Bengal Natural History Museum
The antiquated Bengal Natural History Museum was set up in 1903 and currently houses over 4,300 specimens of Himalayan fauna and Bengal wildlife.
Bishop Eric Benjamin Road, Darjeeling. Open Fri-Wed from 10am to 4pm