Darjeeling, the most popular hill station of West Bengal is also equally popular for global tourists. It makes a flawless collage of the enormous snowy Himalayan ranges, mountain valleys, twisting walking tracks, toy train, and monasteries. The tranquil vegetation amidst the grey and green shaded hills and the beautiful vistas assure a long-cherished vacation to its visitors. So, if you have not finalized your tour itinerary yet, take a glance at the list of beautiful places in Darjeeling. This will help you not to miss a must-visit location on this hill station. 

11 best Darjeeling tourist places: 

Just check out what enjoyable things you can do while vacationing in one of the favored summer gateways of West Bengal. There are many things to explore in Darjeeling. Here is a must-check list of Darjeeling tourist attractions. 

1. Tiger Hill – the surreal beauty 

It is a perfect destination for nature lovers. In fact, it is the best tourist spot at Darjeeling if you are accustomed to cold and are able to climb up the hill of Mount Everest before the sun spreads its first ray on it. Sunset is equally pleasant to the eyes. So, set your camera ready before the final moment of saying goodbye to sunrays for the day. 

2. Batasia Loop – the memorable panoramic view 

This is an elevated region beneath Ghum. Spiral railways surround the place via a tunnel. The place gets a decorative look with a garden structure in the center. This planned greenery makes the place a treat for the eyes. When the toy trains pass through the tracks, Batasia Loop becomes the most scenic Darjeeling tourist place of course! 

3. Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park 

The place is rich in a variety of flora and fauna. If you want to spot some snow leopards with your family and kids, don’t forget to take the downward slope from Jawahar Road. 20 rupees entry fees will be charged per Indian adult. 

4. Peace Pagoda 

The place is known to contain a reflection of the four Lord Buddha avatars. You can find Peace Pagoda nearby Nipponzan Buddhist temple. Tourists belonging to different religions visit this ethereal place to experience the feeling of spiritual tranquility. Just half an hour of meditational experience amidst the beautiful natural view makes it one of the must-visit tourist spot at Darjeeling. 

5. Ghoom Monastery 

It is also called Yiga Choeling Monastery – a popular gateway for tourists. It is one of the oldest monasteries in Darjeeling. You can also enjoy the local food like thupka and momo outside it. 

6. Rock Garden 

People, who come to visit Darjeeling, do not miss the chance to visit this place. This huge area is man-made. All the waterfalls, bridges, and flora contain rocky structures. You can enjoy doing a picnic here and a worth location on the hill to click some beautiful snaps. 

7. Railway station 

Among the other must-visit locations in Darjeeling is the Himalayan railway which starts at New Jalpaiguri and ends at Darjeeling. This picturesque UNESCO heritage site has been filmed in a number of Indian movies and documentaries. 

8. Himalayan Mountaineering Institute 

It should be your purpose of visit to Darjeeling. In this one of the most specialized mountaineering institutes of India, various passionate amateurs and mountaineers come here for training to ride on mountains. 40 rupees entry fee is charged for every tourist comes here. 

9. Singalila National Park 

It is situated above 7000 ft from the sea level. In fact, Singalila is the highest national park of West Bengal amidst dense greenery. 

10. St. Andrew’s Church – an architectural splendor 

This can be said to be the best church of Darjeeling. This is an architectural splendor of the colonial era. 

11. Happy Valley Tea Estate 

If you are in Darjeeling and have not visited any tea estate here, your trip is incomplete. Happy Valley is the pride of the city. This oldest tea estate is a good place for if you want to learn how tea leaves are processed. 

All these places are included in any Darjeeling holiday package provided by the tour operators. People often like to visit this hill station as a summer escape. So, March to June Darjeeling remains very crowded. And, the above places are worth to visit in Darjeeling in June. Plan your visit now!