Situated on the top of Ghoom Hills with an altitude of more than 2,590m, Tiger Hill is one of the most popular tourist spots in the city. Offering the panoramic view of the city and nearby valleys, the place is widely popular for offering stunning views of sunrise over the mighty Himalayas that offer golden hues in the atmosphere creating picture-perfect views that attract tourists from all over the country. The hill is located adjacent to the Senchal Wildlife Sanctuary and therefore visitors can also get the chance to sight the Himalayan birds and wild animals that live in the region.
The cultural hotspot of Darjeeling, Chowrasta is among the most preferred locations in the city that offers visitors a glimpse of the culture, tradition, lifestyle and vibrant energy of this region. Surrounded by popular restaurants, street food shops and local markets, the place is the best way to immerse yourself in the beauty of this vibrant city. Being located in the heart of the city, Chowrasta also offers a 360-degree view of the surrounding valleys and snow-peaked mountains that offer a unique experience. Visitors can also indulge in the horse riding experience with a round trip through the entire mall road surrounding the place.
Located on Jalpahar Road above Ghoom railway station, the Peace Pagoda stands as one of the popular attractions known for its serene environment and tranquillity. Built-in the year 1972 by Nichidatsu Fujii, a Japanese monk, the stupa symbolizes peace among all the religions of the world. The stupa features four statues of Buddha resembling the four avatars of Buddha. Considered to be one among the eighty other stupas situated all over the world, the place helps you escape from the chaos of city life while offering to connect with nature in the best way possible.
A vibrant garden situated at a distance of 4km from the city of Darjeeling, Batasia Loop is the most visited tourist spot in the city. Surrounded by blooms of numerous varieties of rhododendron flowers, the place is popular for featuring the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway in a looping track surrounding the entire garden. The steaming toy train standing amidst the backdrop of lush green valleys and snow peaks of the Himalayas offers a picturesque view of the place that cannot be described in words. The place also includes numerous shops that offer visitors to try on the traditional dress of Darjeeling and experience the true culture of the region.
The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, also known as the DHR is a Toy Train that operates on a 2 ft narrow gauge from New Jalpaiguri and Darjeeling. The train gained attention due to the engineering marvel from the Britishers that allowed a steam engine train to climb up to one of the highest railway stations in the world. The toy train ride is the most favoured choice among tourists that takes along numerous valleys and caves offering a travelling experience of the lifetime. Due to its unique design and beauty, the DHR has also been recognized in the list of world heritage sites in the year 1999.
Spread across 67.5 acres of land, The Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park is a zoo located at a distance of 3km from the city of Darjeeling. Opened in 1958, it is the largest high-altitude zoo in India and is considered among the best in the country. Surrounded by misty hills and lush alpine vegetation, the zoological park is home to rare and endangered native and Himalayan species making it a hotspot for nature lovers. The park also features one of the largest breeding centres of Red Panda, which makes it stand out as one of the prominent zoological parks in North Bengal.