Mystical Darjeeling Tour

The trip takes place in Darjeeling, famous as Thunderbolt Hill or Dorja the Mystic. It is situated at an altitude of 2134 m above sea level in North Bengal. Darjeeling is a well-known hill station with stunning landscapes and breathtaking vistas of the Himalayas.

Darjeeling is located on the spur on the Ghoom Sanchal Ridge and faces the Himalayas and the surrounding hills. The hills are densely forested with terraced tea gardens and coniferous woods. Darjeeling is home to a diverse population. Darjeeling is best visited from October to December and April to June.

Before You Go On Your Darjeeling Tour:

The best seasons to visit Darjeeling are October to December and April to June.

Festivals of Darjeeling

The birth anniversary of Lord Buddha, Buddha Jayanti, is celebrated at several Buddhist temples in Darjeeling. This event takes place in May.

Tourist Attractions in Darjeeling

Tiger Hill, Ghoom Monastery, Observatory Hill, Tibetan Refugee Self-Help Centre, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, Mirik, Lloyd Botanical Garden, and Kurseong are popular tourist sites in Darjeeling.

Tiger Hill: Tiger Hill is roughly 11 kilometers from Darjeeling. It is around 2555 meters in elevation and accessible by Gheem Rock, a great picnic site. It is noted for the stunning dawn vista it provides over Kanchenjunga peak, which Kabru and Pandim border. We can see Mount Everest and the other two peaks of Makalu and Lhotse on a clear day. You can enjoy the view between April and October. Also, the Sanchal Lake and Forest are lovely picnic locations near Tiger Hill. It serves as the city's water supply. To visit the site, you should get permission from the Darjeeling Municipal Officer.

Ghoom Monastery: Ghoom Monastery is roughly 8 kilometers from Darjeeling. According to some, the railway ascends 8000 feet at Ghoom Monastery, making it the world's highest railway station. This monastery, also known as the Yiga-Choling Gompa, is the most well-known Tibetan-Buddhist monastery in the vicinity. This monastery, established in 1875, has a five-meter-tall golden figure of Maitreya, the future Buddha.

Observatory hill: The Observatory Hill provides a spectacular perspective of the Kanchenjunga range's twin peaks. Lord Shiva reveres this location, and it is the location of the Mahakala cave. The Mahakal Cave Temple is located on the observatory's roof. A Red Hat Buddhist monastery, which was demolished in the nineteenth century but gave the hill station its name, is also located here.

Tibetan Refugee Self-Help Centre: The Tibetan Refugee Self-Help Center is located in Darjeeling's central business district. Following the Chinese invasion, hundreds of Tibetan refugees moved to Darjeeling. The rehabilitation center was founded in 1959 to allow them to continue practicing their talents and create a market for their wares. In traditional Tibetan artistry, this workshop creates woolen carpets, textiles, trinkets, jewelry, and a range of wood and leather goods.

Himalayan Mountaineering Institute: Tenzing Norgay, who co-conquered Everest in 1953, formerly led the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute. This academy teaches aspiring mountaineers how to climb hills and offers demonstrations throughout the season. This location also has a museum with ancient mountaineering equipment, including those used on that historic ascent, a model of the Himalayas, and an exhibit of Himalayan flora and wildlife. A telescope once owned by Adolf Hitler is also on display.

Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park: Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park is a high-altitude animal park near the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute. This zoo is home to the Siberian tiger, Himalayan black bear, deer, panda, panther, snow leopard, llama, and various beautiful birds.

Mirik: Mirik is a lovely destination recently opened to tourists. Mirik is a well-known hill station located 1800 meters above sea level, with a magnificent lake in the center.

Lloyd Botanical Garden: The Lloyd Botanical Garden features an impressive collection of Himalayan mountain flora, including azaleas, ferns, rhododendrons, magnolias, orchids, and various trees and plants.

Kurseong: Kurseong, a lovely hill station, is located around 32 kilometers from Darjeeling on the route to Siliguri. Kurseong is located at an elevation of 1482.5 meters above sea level and gives a spectacular view of the plains stretching to the far horizon, more than 150 kilometers away. The two observation spots are Daw Hill and Eagle's Crag. You may find a silk growing station here. The railway station in New Jalpaiguri connects the town to Kolkata and other destinations.