| The Land of Thunderbolt, Darjeeling is one of the | | | | and adrenaline junkies Darjeeling has a number of |
| most sought after holiday destinations in India. Lush | | | | trekking options. The Singhalia Ridge Trail is the most |
| greens, tall pines, cascading rivers and the majestic | | | | famous and the most adventurous of trekking trails |
| Shivaliks, all come together in Darjeeling to make it a | | | | in Darjeeling. Check out for a guide in advance, |
| paradise. Darjeeling offers picturesque views of the | | | | though. |
| mighty Himalayas and is home to a rich cultural | | | | Darjeeling is culturally fascinating too. A number of |
| heritage. | | | | Buddhist monasteries dot the town. The Ghoom |
| The best way to enjoy the scenic beauty of | | | | Buddhist Monastery in Darjeeling enshrines an image |
| Darjeeling is to take a ride across on the Toy Train | | | | of Maitreya Buddha and is the most famous |
| of the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, which takes you | | | | monastery in Darjeeling. Another famous monastery |
| from Siliguri to Darjeeling. Darjeeling has a large | | | | in the centre of Darjeeling is the Bhutia Busty |
| number of beautiful tea gardens and a view from | | | | Monastery. Sonada, a place near Darjeeling is home |
| atop the Deolo Hill is sure to keep you spellbound for | | | | to a number of interesting monasteries of the |
| long. Lovely tea gardens surrounded by majestic high | | | | Kagyupa sect. |
| mountains on all sides make a sight to behold. One | | | | Darjeeling, though not a shopper's paradise, has some |
| can even enjoy rafting in the river which flows close | | | | interesting shopping items. When in Darjeeling, don't |
| by. The best place to enjoy the exquisiteness of | | | | forget to pick up some of the world's finest teas. |
| nature in Darjeeling is Tiger Hill where you can watch | | | | Shops selling these teas dot all of Darjeeling. Curio |
| the sunrise shining on the snow. | | | | items (Tibetan and Himalayan cultures) can be picked |
| Lake Mirik is another popular spot in Darjeeling. A | | | | up as memorabilia from Darjeeling. The Mall is the |
| boat ride across the pretty lake or a horse ride | | | | main market area in Darjeeling, with all the shops |
| around can be fun. Riverside restaurants can get you | | | | concentrated in and around that square. |
| some decent eating options. For nature enthusiasts | | | | |