| Steep mountain range, green verdant of tea | | | | The indistinguishable attraction of this hilly boondock |
| plantations and splendid backdrop of the Himalayan | | | | is the world's second highest railway station situated |
| panorama are premier tourist draw-card of the | | | | at a height of 2,225 meters and the Ghoom |
| Darjeeling. It is one of the most important and | | | | monastery. This monastery is one of the holiest |
| organized hill resorts in Eastern India perched on the | | | | places in Darjeeling. The prominent attraction of |
| Lesser Himalaya at an average elevation of 2128 | | | | monastery is the15 ft tall gold polish statue of the |
| meters. Apart from the natural scenic beauty, this | | | | Maiterya Buddha (coming Buddha) embedded with |
| place is known for its colonial mansions and churches, | | | | precious stones. |
| Buddhist and Hindu temples, botanical gardens and a | | | | Batasia Loop: |
| zoo of Himalayan fauna. Another internationally | | | | It is interesting track-loop on the Darjeeling Himalayan |
| known attraction of this place is the Darjeeling | | | | Railway between Ghoom and Darjeeling. Steep turn |
| Himalayan Railway (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) | | | | of the Toy Train over hill slopes excellently attract |
| and tea plantation industry. | | | | tourist's attention. This is an engineering splendour |
| Fascinating Attractions: | | | | where the train corkscrews through a tunnel. During |
| Kalimpong: | | | | the turn slow puffing Toy Train gives breathtaking |
| This is a sleepy town situated on the slope of lush | | | | view of the lush green valley, which is the most |
| green mountain at an altitude of 1200 meters. The | | | | awaited moment of this joy ride. The picturesque |
| quiet atmosphere, peaceful ambience and natural | | | | beauty of this place makes it a photographer's |
| vistas are the striking features of this place. It is | | | | paradise. Other attraction of this place is the War |
| known for the Durpin Dara Observatory which is | | | | Memorial which was constructed in memory of the |
| situated at an altitude of 1402 metres. This | | | | brave sons of Darjeeling who died for the country. |
| observatory offers breathtaking views of the snow | | | | This place also has a very good market where |
| capped Himalayan Ranges. It also provides | | | | tourists can buy purses, bags and other decorative |
| awe-inspiring view of sunrise over the Mt. | | | | items made by the local women at reasonable price. |
| Kanchenjungha. The well known tourist destinations | | | | Jotted beauty of Darjeeling honoured this place with |
| of this place include Orchid flower nurseries, Mangal | | | | the title of 'Queen of the Hills'. Some of the other |
| Dam, Pedong Monastery and many more. It is a | | | | places of tourist delight are The Mall, Lover's Road, |
| major centre for traditional handicrafts, known for its | | | | Chowrasta, Lloyd's Botanical Garden and many more. |
| wood curving, thanka paintings, metal crafts, Tibetian | | | | The best time to visit Darjeeling is from April to mid |
| and Leptcha jewellery. | | | | June, and September to November. |
| Ghoom: | | | | |