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TIGER HILL
Situated at an altitude of 2590 metres
(8482 ft.) and 13 kms from the town, this spot has earned
international fame for the magnificient view of the sunrise
over " and the great Eastern Himalayan Mountains. Even
Mount Everest , the world’s highest peak , is visible
from here.
MAHAKAL
BABA KO STHAN (OBSERVATORY HILL ):
Apart from the magnificient
view it commands, great religious importance is attached
to the Observatory Hill by both Hindus and Buddhists |
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Mall Road
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The Mall road originates and culminates at the Chowrasta
which is the h
ub of Darjeeling
town. One can take a leisurely walk around a perfect setting. |
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THE SHRUBBERY :
This beautiful garden is situated
on the Jawahar Parbat behind Raj Bhawan. One gets a magnificient
view of Kanchenjunga and Singla Valley from here.
ATASIA LOOP & WAR MEMORIAL :
About 5 kms from Darjeeling , this
Railway Loop is a marvellous feat of engineering.
The War Memorial is constructed in
the memory of the brave sons of Darjeeling who died inaction
since 1947. |
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Adjacent to the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, it
is a high altitude wild life park and a home for Siberian
tigers, Himalayan Black bear and the Red Panda. The Snow
Leopard breeding centre is a major attraction.
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PADMAJA
NAIDU HIMALAYAN
ZOOLOGICAL PARK :
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YIGA- CHOLING
BUDDHIST MONASTERY GHOOM :
This Monastery situated
about 8 kms from the town, at Ghoom enshrines an image
of the Maitreyee Buddha (the coming Buddha). This monaster
was constructed in 1875 and belongs to the Yellow sect.
HIMALAYAN MOUNTAINEERING INSTITUTE
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Situated on
Jawarhar Parbat about 2 km. From Chowrasta, this unique
institution trains mountaineers. The institute was founded
in 1954 after the historic conquest of Everest in 1953.
The Everest Museum is one of the main attractions here. |
DRUKPA KARGYUD
MONASTERY : |
Popularly known as Dali Monastery it is 5 km from the town.
This monastery belongs to the Gelugpa Sect and the Drukchen
Rimpoche resides here. |
DARJEELING RANGEET VALLEY PASSENGER ROPEWAY :
Situated at North Point
about 3 km. from the town this is the first passenger
ropeway in India. A ride on this cable car over the lush
green tea gardens provides an unforgettable experience.
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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. |
PEACE
PAGODA :
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BHUTIA
BUSTY MONASTERY :
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Originally built as branch of Phodong Monastery of Sikkim,
it is situated at C. R. Das Road and is 15 mins. walk
from the Mall. It belongs to Nygmpa (Red Sect).
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LALKOTHI
Lalkothi is the Secretariat of
the Darjeeling Gorkha Hill Council. The Council House is
located amidst beautiful surroundings and commands a fabulous
view of the town and the mountains. DHIRDHAM
TEMPLE :
Situated below the
Railway Station, it is built on the style of the famous
"Pashupatinath" temple of Kathmandu (Nepal).
LLOYDS BOTANICAL GARDEN :
A colourful garden situated
just below the Market Motor stand contains a representative
collection of Himalayan plants, flowers, orchids etc.
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DARJEELING TOY TRAIN :
The fascinating narrow
gauge ‘Toy Train’ still operates on the original steam
engines and the loops and zigzags along the route are
feats of engineering. (A joy ride from Darjeeling to Ghoom
is advisable).
EXCURSION
& PICNIC SPOTS
RIANG
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Situated amidst iddylic
surroundings it is approximately 2 hours drive from Darjeeling.
TRIBENI :
35 km. away from Darjeeling
it is a magnificent picnic spot situated at the conflence
of the Teesta and the Rangeet.
JOREPOKHARI :
18 km from Darjeeling it
is surrounded by the evergreen forest.
ROCK GARDEN, BARBOTAY :
Approximately 15 km from
Darjeeling, the Rock-garden is a very special attraction.
The Chunu falls cascading over the boulders provides a
breath taking view.
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