Around Darjiling Important information

Tourist Acctration in Around Darjiling

• Ghoom
• Kalingpang
• Kurseong
• Mirik
• Senchal
• Shiliguri
• Tiger Hill 

Ghoom (8 kms.)

It is well known for the railway station at highest altitude in the country. The Tibetan Buddhist Monastery here enshrines a 4.8-m. statue of the Maitreya Buddha and is famous for the Tibetan New Year celebrations (Feb.-Mar.). The 30.5-m. high Ghoom Rock offers a fine view and is a popular tourist site.

Kalingpang (52 kms.)

This charming hill resort has some of the best flower and orchid producing nurseries in the country. There are also three Buddhist monasteries, Mangal Dhaam, a recently constructed temple in the memory of late Guru Shree 108 Mangal Dasji and St. Theresa's Church. Kalimpong is also a shopper's paradise, Tibetan craft items can be picked up as souvenirs.

Kurseong (32 kms.)

The picturesque town located between Darjiling and Siliguri is referred as the 'Land of the White Orchid'. It is dotted with several churches and good schools. There is also a Forest Museum, Deer Park, mini amusement park and a lovely water reservoir. The Eagle's Crag, command a panoramic view of the undulating plains below.

Mirik(49kms.)

The beautiful hill resort surrounded by tea estates, orange orchards, cardamom plantations and lush woods full of oak, maple and chestnut trees is famous for the Sumendu lake. Boating and angling facilities are available here.

Senchal(10kms.)

The three artificial lakes on a 2,487 m. high hill supply water to Darjiling and is also a popular picnic spot. The golf course here is one of the highest in the world. There is also the Senchal sanctuary, the home to barking deer, wild boar and black bear etc.

Shiliguri ( 87 kms.)

Scenic Shiliguri set amidst tea gardens and sal forests is the main transit point for Darjiling, Kalimpang and the exotic north-eastern states. It is indeed a centre of commercial and communication networks of north-eastern India.

The famous Jaldapadra Sanctuary is located 121 kms. from here.

Tiger Hill (13 kms.)

The 2,585 m. high hill affords the best view of Kanchenjunga, especially at sunrise. One can enjoy an awe-inspiring view of the Himalayas from a viewing tower here.