| Darjeeling is known as the queen of hill stations. | | | | animals like the yaks, Siberian tigers and red pandas in |
| Regarded as one of the popular hill resorts in India, | | | | the zoo. |
| Darjeeling is located in the Indian state of west Bengal | | | | Passerby Ropeway - Darjeeling's Rangeet valley |
| at an altitude of 2134 m or 7000 ft above sea level. In | | | | ropeway is regarded as one of the oldest ropeways |
| the year 1983 the king of Sikkim gifted Darjeeling to | | | | of the country. The journey of the ropeway starts |
| the East India Company. The British officials used to | | | | from North Point at a distance of 3 kms from the main |
| visit the place in order to take some respite from the | | | | town. To book the seats you have to come in contact |
| scorching heat of the plains. There are several places | | | | with the officer-in-charge of the Rangeet Valley |
| to see in Darjeeling. The following are some of the | | | | Ropeway Station. |
| most commonly visited destinations in the city of | | | | Dhoom Gompa - The Dhoom Gompa is about 8 kms |
| Darjeeling. | | | | away from Darjeeling. The place is famous for the |
| Information on Places to See in Darjeeling | | | | beautiful statue of Maitrayie Buddha. The monastery is |
| Tiger Hill - The tiger hill is the highest point in Darjeeling. | | | | also the store house of rare handwritten Buddhist |
| The point is located at an altitude of 2,590m or 8,482 ft | | | | manuscripts. |
| above sea level and is at a distance of about 13 kms | | | | The Mall - The Mall is the commercial hub of Darjeeling. |
| from the main town. One will be able to see the | | | | You will find shops selling uniquely designed Himalayan |
| beautiful sun rise and the splendor of the majestic | | | | artifacts, Tibetan handloom and such. The mall gives |
| Kanchenjunga from this point. If the sky is clear then | | | | way to the 'chowrasta' where children would love to |
| tourists can even have a glimpse of the Mt Everest. | | | | have a joyful pony ride or a secretive place for lovers. |
| The great north east Himalayan ranges can also be | | | | The toy train traveling from Siliguri to Darjeeling is one |
| viewed from this place. | | | | of the common attractions of this hill station. You will |
| Himalayan Mountaineering Institute - The | | | | get the opportunity to have a close view of the |
| mountaineering institute was set up Tenzing Norgay, | | | | majestic beauty of Himalayas throughout the long |
| who accompanied Edmund Hillary to climb Mt Everest | | | | journey of 6 to 7 hours covering a mere distance of |
| for the first time on 29th May 1953. On visiting the | | | | 82 kms. You are recommended to explore the |
| place one can find out the various types of tools that | | | | prominent places to see in Darjeeling in the internet |
| were used for the climb. Adjacent to the institute a | | | | before visiting the hill station. |
| zoological garden is located. One may get to see wild | | | | |