Overview
Explore Darjeeling in a Day
Experience the best of Darjeeling with this private full-day tour. Start your journey with a magical sunrise at Tiger Hill, followed by visits to iconic spots like Ghoom Monastery, the Himalayan Zoological Park, scenic tea plantations, and the breathtaking Darjeeling Ropeway. Enjoy the comfort of an air-conditioned vehicle and seamless round-trip transfers from your hotel. Personalize your adventure with the dedicated attention of your guide for a memorable day!
1.Tiger Hill: Observation Deck Tiger hill is the highest point in the Darjeeling area. An early morning trip to witness the sunrise is a must. Watching the rising sun strike the colossal Mt. Kanchenjunga range of snow_capped peaks in a blaze of rapidly changing colors is truly spectacular.Tiger Hill is now part of a nature preserve the meadows of which are suitable for picnics. From, Tiger Hill, take a small walk downhill to visit the Sincheal temple, dedicated to Hindu Godness Durga.45 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
2.Batasia Loop: The heritage train makes a 360 degree turn at this gigantic railway loop almost 5 kilometre from town.Built to help the steam train negotiate the steep terrain. Batasia Loop is strategically located to offers a panoramic view of the mountain beyond.
Within the loop lies a war memorial that commemorates the brave souls who scarified their lives in India various war since 1947. Adjacent to the memorial is a local market where visitors can buy purses, bag and other decorative items.30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included.
3.Ghoom Monastery: Just below Ghoom railway station about 8 km, away from Darjeeling town Yiga Choling is the largest of Darjeeling's "Three Monastery". Built in 1875 by Lama Sherab Gyatso, its content images of Buddhist deities and lamas, such as Chen Rezig the buddhist of compassion and Tsongkhapa the founder of the Geluvpa Sect. The monastery also contains or huge 15_foot image of Jampeyang, the Buddha of the future. A large collection of liturgical text includes the 108_volume Kangyur, the Tibetan Buddhist cannon.20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4.Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park: Darjeeling Zoo is famous for the rare Red pandas, where one can see them in their natural habitat. It also houses diverse rare species like Snow Leopard, Blue Sheep, Siberian Tiger, Black Bear, which one may not be able to see together in one place. 1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included
5.Darjeeling Ropeway: The Cable Car starts from Singamari to the valley of Tukvar Tea Estate.45 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
6.Gombu Rock: The Rock is named after Tenzing Norgay, one of the first climbers of Mt. Everest. One can try to climb the rock to check their strength and to feel the excitement of adrenaline. If not one can witness the various climbers trying their luck in conquering the rock. 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
7.Tea Garden: View Among the various tea plantation present in and around Darjeeling, the famous being Happy Valley and Chitrey Tea Garden. Chitrey Tea Garden specializes in variety of tea bushes. One can see the entire range of mount Kanchenjunga while sitting among the tea bushes and sipping the famous Darjeeling Tea. 35 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
8.Akshaya Kumar Maitreya Heritage Museum, NBU: It Is located in the premise of Zoological park, it houses many different species of Beetles, Snakes, Birds, Animals etc. 40 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
9.Japanese Peace Pagoda: The Japanese Peace Pagoda was established by followers of the Nipponzan Myohoji, a Japanese Buddhist order. The pagoda is the highest free- standing structure in town, and showcase the avatars of Buddha near the pagoda is the Nipponzan Myohoji Temple, which is built in a traditional Japanese style and offers visitors a place for peace and introspection. Visitor may meditate and interact with the resident Japanese monks and photography is permitted the temple.30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
10.Tibetan Refugee Self-Help Centre: The Tibetan Refugee Self Help Centre (TRSHC), located in Lebong and locally known as Hermitage, was founded on October 2, 1959. Zhu Dan established this centre in 1959 with funds raised through local charity (wife of Gyalo Thondup). Initially, the facility provided emergency relief to Tibetan refugees who had made the perilous journey across the Himalayas into India. For Tibetans, the Hill-side held special significance because the Thirteenth Dalai Lama had spent his exile in India from 1910 to 1912, following the Chinese invasion of Tibet at the time. The centre was established as a charitable organisation under the Indian government's act. The centre began with just four eRead more 20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free.
11.Japanese Temple: The Japanese Temple, also known as the Nipponzan Myohoji Buddhist Temple, was built by Japanese Buddhist monks in 1972. It is an important center for the Nipponzan Myohoji sect of Buddhism and is dedicated to spreading the message of peace.The temple is a place for meditation, prayers, and reflection. It also emphasizes the teachings of peace, unity, and harmony, which is why it's often visited by those looking for solace and spiritual experience.
12.Himalayan Mountaineering Institute: In addition to being one of the world's top mountaineering colleges, the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute has drawn a lot of tourists because of its gorgeous location in Darjeeling, a hill station. This institute offers a truly captivating perspective of Kanchenjunga, the third highest peak in the world, rising to a height of 8586 meters. The Himalayan climbing Institute museum welcomes up to 500,000 visitors annually who come to view the displays that honor the art, culture, and advancements in the climbing sport. A Panorama of Himalayan Life, Mount Everest Expedition, and Mountaineering History comprise the three divisions of the museum. With the stunning Kanchenjunga in the background, it is perched atop a small pedestal in the center of the institute.
Additional Info
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Infant seats available
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate.
Reserve Package: DARJEELING 1DAY SIGHTSEEN
