Some sights of Darjeeling

 Darjeeling is a tourist hotspot and tourists come here year after year. Although no one borrows a season to visit Darjeeling, it is more crowded in winter. Apart from the beautiful weather and breathtaking beauty of Darjeeling, there are many things to see here. Thousands of tourists flock here every year to see the unique beauty of Kanchenjunga and the breathtaking sunrise on Tiger Hill. Across Darjeeling, there are about 15 interesting places to visit, both big and small. These places are discussed in detail below -

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1. Dhirdham Temple:

 Located just above the Toy Train Railway Station, Dhirdham Temple is a beautiful temple that will always be remembered. This colorful temple building is the abode of the most popular Hindu deity, Lord Shiva. It is one of the oldest temples in the city of Darjeeling.

2. Darjeeling Mall:

 The highest peak in Darjeeling city is called Mall Peak. The Mahakala temple on top of this mountain is supposed to be an image of Lord Shiva. The surrounding nature can be seen very well from the Darjeeling Mall and Kanchenjunga can also be seen from this peak if the sky is clear. The view from the top of the lamp post at night is great. It is basically the heart of the city and usually people come to shop, shop and eat in the shops and restaurants lined up on this road.

  3. Tiger Hill:

 If you want to go to Darjeeling and see the sunrise over Kanchenjunga, you must come to Tiger Hill. This Tiger Hill is one of the must see points of Darjeeling trip. Tiger Hill Point is located on the top of a hill 11 km from Darjeeling city. A round house has also been built here for the convenience of tourists. Where everyone can stand and watch the sunrise. If you want to come here, you have to come very early, which means you have to come an hour before sunrise. Or a lot to miss. The peaks of Kanchenjunga are illuminated before the sun can be seen at low altitudes at sunrise. Soon you will see a beautiful golden sunrise in the eastern sky.

 4. Sleep Monastery:

 On the way to Tiger Hill, this temple will fall on the side of the highway. You have to go down the stairs from the main road. A fairly beautiful Buddhist temple. Being very close to the city, people are a little more here. Inside there is a huge Buddhist statue which is worth seeing.

5. Batasia Loop:

 On the way to Tiger Hill, you will find this beautiful place. In the middle is a memorial to the Gorkha Army. This is where Darjeeling's toy train turns 360 degrees and goes back to the sleep station. If the sky is clear, the Kanchenjunga mountain can be seen from here. You can also see the Himalayas, Annapurna, China and Nepal border through binoculars. There are beautiful flower gardens all over the place that will make you feel good.

6. Rock Garden:

 One of the most interesting places to visit in Darjeeling is the Rock Garden. You have to go down a bit from the city to see this beautiful fountain garden. The roads on the way to Gula look great. After going a little further, the shape of the fountain can be seen from a distance. Inside you will find a beautiful flower garden and a few steps of mountain springs and you will hear the sound of its falling. There are beautiful paths and stairs to see each step of the fountain. If you want, you can get up to the top and enjoy the beauty of the fountain and its surroundings.

7. Gangamaya Park:

 You can find this Gangamaya Park just 3 km ahead along the road to Rock Garden. Inside you will find a natural environment and some beautiful jhiri path. The park is built along the Rock Garden fountain. Inside the park you will find a fountain, a hanging bridge and huge boulders. There is also a flower garden.

8. Japanese Temple and Pace Pagoda: 

This temple is very close to the city. It only takes about 10 minutes by car from the city. This Buddhist temple is called the Japanese Temple because it was built at the expense of a Japanese saint. And if you look to the right, you will see Pace Pagoda. The Pace Pagoda has a half-hour climbing staircase where the surrounding hilly nature will move your mind. The whole pagoda area is quiet and serene since it is a religious holy place.

9. Himalayan Mountain Institute, Museum and Zoo:

 For those who are more addicted to mountains, this institute will definitely be the best place to visit Darjeeling. There is a zoo, a mountain institute and a museum together. You can buy a ticket for 50 rupees and enter the zoo first. Here you will see tigers, lions, bears, monkeys, snakes, different species of birds and many other animals. After crossing the zoo, you will find the Mountain Institute and the Museum. Across the two floors, this museum carries all the traditions related to Mountain. Reading a book about Everest will not give you as much idea as visiting this museum.

10. Tenzing Rock: 

Tenzing Rock will be read just before the tea garden in front of the Himalayan Mountain Institute. Tenzing Rock is a small specimen of a huge mountain. Where students of Himalaya Mountain Institute are trained. You can also climb Tenzing Rock if you want by buying a ticket for 20 rupees. A piece of rock looks like a whole mountain. If you want small climbing, you can do it here.

11. Darjeeling Rupee / Cable Car:

 On the way back from the tea garden, you will see the Darjeeling Cable Car on Tenzing Rock. You have to spend 100 rupees for car parking here. And to get on the cable car you have to spend 150 rupees. But you will have great fun riding the cable car. The length of the cable car is very large, it takes about 15 minutes to go from one end to the other and you can go to the other side and get off. You can make tea tiffin with some rest. As well as standing there you can enjoy the panoramic view of the hills with the view of the tea garden. Besides, while you are in the cable car, you will see the eye-catching scenery and the tea-garden and you will hear the sound of water falling from a mountain spring.

12. Ava Art Gallery:

 Ava Art Gallery is just 4 km away from Darjeeling on the way to see the Japanese Pagoda. It is forbidden to take pictures inside. The art gallery is inside this bright red and yellow building. Ava Devi was known as the driving force of the embroidery industry. Inside, the fine artwork of this Ava Devi is bound to fill your mind. There are also many more beautiful works of art on the walls.

13. Ghum Railway Station and Toy Train: 

From Darjeeling's famous railway station Ghum shown in many Bengali and Hindi films, you can take a toy train around Darjeeling city. This hill town is quite fun to walk around by train. This Ghum railway station is the tallest railway station in India and was once the highest railway station in the world. Now, however, it has dropped to 24th place in the list. Which is 7,407 feet above the ground.

14. St. Andrew's Church

St. Andrew's Church is a special class that touches on history and culture. Built in 1843, St. Andrew's Church is an ancient British church and is named after St. Andrew, the gracious saint of Scotland.

  

15. Happy Valley Tea Garden: 

About 2 km from Darjeeling city, Happy Valley Tea Garden is located on Lebang Carter Road and is a quiet and smooth entrance to the busy tourist destination of Darjeeling. Here you can see the beautiful tea garden on the hill which the tourists will love.

 Darjeeling

How to get there?

       If you want to go to Darjeeling, first you have to catch a train from Sealdah station.

Do you have to catch the train?

There are many quota trains from Sealdah station at night. You can catch any train. One of the trains from Sealdah is Darjeeling Mail, Kanchenjunga Express, Kanchankanya Express, Infantry Express, North Bengal Express and many more. In the sleeper class of this train your fare will be around 300 rupees. You sleep all night in the morning at New Jalpaiguri station Mamun. Roughly 12 to 14 hours journey You go to sleep at New Jalpaiguri station in the morning.

 What to do in New Jalpaiguri?

Take the left overbridge and go outside. Travel agents will catch you in the station and try you with various temptations. They will tell you to give Darjeeling Tuku at low cost. You go straight out, come home, grab an auto, it will take you 15 to 20 rupees, you go to Tenzing Norgay bus stand, you can take a bus from here to Darjeeling, you will take 40 rupees, or you can go to the opposite of this bus stand, there is a taxi or small car or Scorpio Catch the car. Remember to book only the car that will go to Darjeeling via Mirik and Pashupati market and you may have to pay 50 rupees more to go to Pashupati market. It will take 3-4 hours from Siliguri to Darjeeling.

   On the way you will see Mirik Lake after a couple of hours. Rest here for a while, take pictures and tiffin again for the purpose of Darjeeling. After 14 km from here you will come to Pashupati Market. This Pashupati Market is located on the Nepal border. The Pashupati Market is actually located inside Nepal, so you are moving to Nepal. Good things are available in this market at much lower prices. Here you market and then you travel to Darjeeling. It is quite far from here. It will take you an hour to an hour and a half. Take your time. It will take you 1 hour and 15 minutes to reach Darjeeling. Arriving in Darjeeling town you go to the hotel.

Where to take the hotel?

 You book hotels online and take hotels in your mail, Jame Masjid, Chourasta, Chawk, Taxi Stand. You take hotels in these areas.

How and where to go to Gurte?

 After freshening up you will walk to Darjeeling Mail on foot, start the journey from here. First go to Darjeeling Mall. You can rest a little here, everyone comes here and hangs out.

The main center of Darjeeling city in particular and the biggest attraction is Mall Road or Mall Market. Then go to Chawkbazar and Rink Mall, here you can find different things at low prices. After dinner at night you go to the hotel early you have to get up very early get up at half past three in the morning and go out to see the sunrise on Tiger Hill. But remember, it is better to reserve a car the night before, otherwise you will get a lot of cars in the morning from the taxi stand, and tell the taxi driver and hire in such a way as to take you to the various points of interest in Darjeeling. So after watching the sunrise you go from Tiger Hill to the Sleep Monastery. Then go to Batasia Loop What is the entry here 15 rupees per head Batasia Loop It actually made English to go to Darjeeling station from sleep. Then you set off for Toytrain. Now go to the Himalayan Darjeeling Himalayan Mountain Institute in the Himalayas will take you 50 rupees per head and will take me 10 rupees for the camera. From here your next points are Rock Garden, Darjeeling Ropeway, Happy Valley Tea Estate, Japanese Temple Refugee Help Center. After visiting these you will come to the hotel. After arriving at the hotel, you will rest and return.

Warning:

1. Keep with you photocopies of important papers like voter cards, Aadhaar cards, pen cards, driving licenses, passports and even credit cards.

2. The weather in Darjeeling is cold for twelve months so you must take warm clothes with you.

3. Keep some extra money with you.

4. Collect advance information about the emergency phone number and location of the place you are going to visit.

5. Make sure you don't leave any luggage when you get out of any vehicle. Don't rush to get off.

6. Don't stay out of the hotel after dusk or late at night. Especially when traveling with family. Of course keep an eye on the children.

7. Beware of strangers when traveling.