Darjeeling Attractions - Tourist Places To Visit In Darjeeling

Nipponzan Myohoji, also known as the Buddhist Temple, is a dazzling white structure that was constructed in 1972. Situated on the hill of Jalpahar, 10 minutes from the center of Darjeeling city, this temple houses four gold and eight sandstone idols of Lord Gautama Buddha. A wonderful piece of classic Japanese architecture, this bright white building provides a serene environment for visitors to meditate.

As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the toy train in Darjeeling was inaugurated way back in the 1800s. Today, it's one of the only mini railway facilities available in India. While scheduled services operate regularly, joyrides are also in the offering and the sights along the way are awe-inspiring! A trip to Darjeeling is incomplete without a ride on the toy train. The toy train is also featured in many Bollywood movies.

Built to honour the freedom struggle and the various wars fought post-independence, the War Memorial coincides with a very important hairpin turn the toy train makes an awe-inspiring view of the Kanchenjunga range along with a small market selling locally produced goods makes for a perfect way to spend an hour or so. Don’t forget to take your cameras along.

This garden was established in 1878 and was named after William Llyod, who was an owner of a bank during the time of British India. The Llyod botanical garden was built by acquiring 40 acres (160,000 m²) of land in Darjeeling. And the land was provided by William Lloyd.

This garden built in three parts was built under the leadership of Sir George King. In which the upper most section displyas the varaities of himalayan plants. the middle section houses conifer and alpine trees along with ferns. and the third section is famous for having exotic plants brought here from different parts of the world.

Tea estate-hopping is one of the best ways to get around Darjeeling while picking up some of the best c in the world, literally! Darjeeling’s tea estates are responsible for some pretty highly placed exports. Happy Valley Tea Estate is one of those places where the administration allows tourists a trip around the facility. All the caretaker asks for in return is a meager tip which is well worth the tour!

About 3 kilometers out of town is a majestic ropeway that takes you from Darjeeling to Rangit Valley. One of India's oldest ropeways, this cable car connects Darjeeling with Single Bazaar which is situated at the bottom of the valley. Singla Bazaar is on the other end and tourists enjoy traveling over the clouds and enjoying awe-inspiring views of the tea gardens below.