Darjeeling - Destin Asia Holidays

Enthralling Darjeeling

Explore the unmatched beauty of The Queen of the Hills

The engrossing landscape of Darjeeling is a sight to behold for the visitors. One cannot have enough of this beautiful state of West Bengal. The place offers mesmerizing locations that consist of picturesque snowy hilltops, lush green valleys, monasteries with historic significance and architectural values, the incomparable toy-train experience in the heart of the Himalayas.

Total Area : 10.6 square kilometres.

Population : According to the 2011 census, the population of Darjeeling is 18.5 Lakhs.

Popular for : Tiger Hill, Darjeeling Himalayan Railways, Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park etc.

Major Tribes : Bhutias, Lepchas, Sherpas, Yolmos etc.

Destinations you should visit :

Tiger Hill

Amidst the cotton clouds and sensational snowy hills of Mount Kanchenjunga, the absorbing sunrise is an experience you should definitely witness at least once in your lifetime. The first ray of sun intervened with the pristine atmosphere make an unmatched affair.

Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park

Situated at an elevation of about 7000ft, Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park or more commonly known as the Darjeeling Zoo is one of the most popular places to visit among tourists. The Park houses a successful captive breeding program for snow leopards.

Singalila National Park

This place is considered a heaven for nature lovers. Situated at an altitude of over 7000ft, the Singalila National Park houses rhododendron forests, alpine valleys and consists of several rare breeds of animals. The park offers a spectacular view of the Himalayas.

Ghoom Monastery

It is the oldest Tibetan-Buddhist monastery in Darjeeling. Situated at an elevation of about 8000ft, Ghoom Monastery is popular among tourists for the massive Buddha statue and invaluable Buddhist manuscripts.

Toy-Train

If you want to experience an unmatched train ride amidst the most beautiful weather and landscapes to enjoy, you should definitely have a toy-train ride in your itinerary. You will witness some spectacular sceneries of green fields, snowy hilltops to reach your destination, Darjeeling.

Sandakphu

Sandakphu is a mountain peak of 3636m and 11,930ft in the Singalila Ridge on the border between India and Nepal. Four of the five highest peaks in the world, Everest, Kanchenjunga, Lhotse and Makalu can be seen from its summit.