Things to do in Darjeeling

Q: What are the top things to do in Darjeeling?

The top things to do in Darjeeling are: Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park Gangtok Ghum Monastery (Yiga Choeling Monastery) Himalayan Mountaineering Institute Darjeeling Himalayan Railway

Q: What are the top activities in Darjeeling?

Top activities in Darjeeling include: Private Tour: Bangkok's Grand Palace Complex and Wat Phra Kaew Day_Trippers (Darjeeling Full Day Tour). The Land Mark Tour (Nautical Day Darjeeling To Mirik crusade) The Road Forks (3 Point & Mix Point). A Full Day Tour Of Darjeeling

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Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park

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Also known as the Darjeeling Zoo, the Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park is known for its conservation programs, specializing in Eastern Himalayan species such as red pandas, snow leopards, and Tibetan wolves. This large zoo is a great place to see all sorts of mountain species, along with birds, reptiles, and mammals from around the world.More

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Gangtok

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As the capital of the Indian state of Sikkim in the eastern Himalayas, Gangtok has long drawn nature lovers and Buddhist pilgrims who come to seek blessings at the area’s many monasteries. The area is mainly known for hiking options, with plenty of easy day options and multi-day backpacking tours.More

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Ghum Monastery (Yiga Choeling Monastery)

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Darjeeling has a large Tibetan community, and its Ghum Monastery(Yiga Choeling Monastery) is one of the city's most popular sights. With its traditional architecture and golden exterior detailing, the monastery itself is a sight to behold, but the monastery’s 15-foot-tall (4.6-meter-tall) Maitreya Buddha statue and the views of the surrounding hills are what bring many visitors here.More

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Himalayan Mountaineering Institute

In 1953, the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI was founded in Darjeeling to celebrate Tenzing Norgay’s trip to the summit of Mount Everest alongside Edmund Hillary. Today, the institute has become somewhat of a pilgrimage site for climbers, who come from around the globe to train here.More

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Darjeeling Himalayan Railway

The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway—part of the Mountain Railways of India UNESCO World Heritage Site—is the oldest hill passenger railway in the country. The 55 miles (88 kilometers of track connecting New Jalpaiguri with Darjeeling opened in 1881, and the trip up to Darjeeling has changed little since the first journey.More