Lonely PlanetSep 21
The Best Things to Do in Darjeeling, India
Get to know Darjeeling with this guide to the best things to do in India
16-hectare garden with plants from three climatic zones
18 things in this story
- Himalayan Mountaineering InstituteMuseumexplores history of Himalayan expeditions
- Tiger HillViewpointoffers an impeccable view of Khangchendzonga
- Darjeeling Himalayan RailwayPlacesteam locomotives ply a short stretch from Darjeeling to Ghum
- Happy Valley Tea EstateSighttours and tasting of four tea flushes available
- Tibetan Refugee Self-Help CentreSightworkshops for crafts, photo exhibition, monastery, shop
- Observatory HillSighthilltop with Hindu and Buddhist prayer flags and temples
- Japanese Peace PagodasSightgleaming white pagoda, drumming puja offered
- Noryang Tibetan KitchenRestaurantserves fresh, handmade noodles and momos
- St Andrew’s ChurchSightfirst built in 1843
- Clock TowerSightone of the city’s most emblematic structures
- Mayfair Hill ResortHotelDiscover the ultimate hill view hotel in Darjeeling with luxury accommodations, heritage charm, and 5-star amenities.
- Windamere HotelHoteloffers high tea to nonguests
- ElginHotelOver 125 years old and once the summer residence of the Maharaja (King) of Cooch Behar, The Elgin Darjeeling is now a…
- Bhutia Busty GompaSighttemple with murals depicting the life of the Buddha
- Darjeeling Gymkhana ClubPlaceoffers one-day memberships for facilities and dining
- Lloyd Botanic GardenSight16-hectare garden with plants from three climatic zones
- Shrubbery Nightingale ParkSightsculpted gardens with bench-lined walkways
- ChowrastaParktriangular wedge of public space with heritage buildings