The 8 Best Museums in Darjeeling, West Bengal

October 21, 2021 Diedre Savory

Darjeeling, nestled among rolling mountains, is a perfect destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Popular places to visit include Tiger Hill, Batasia Loop and the War Memorial, and the Himalayan Zoological Park and Snow Leopard Breeding Center. What should you bring home? Tea, tea, and more tea—and beautiful local handicrafts.
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1. Himalayan Mountaineering Institute

Jawahar Parvat, Darjeeling, Darjeeling 734101 India +91 354 225 4087 http://www.hmi-darjeeling.com/
Excellent
46%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1,330 reviews

Himalayan Mountaineering Institute

Reviewed By AnshuD41

A must visit place...history unfolds the mystery on how the first expedition to Everest and other Himalayan mountains were conquered... They will also show u movie...

2. Everest Museum

Lebong Cart Road Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Darjeeling India
Excellent
44%
Good
47%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 156 reviews

Everest Museum

3. Himalayan Tibet Museum

12 Gandhi Road, Darjeeling 734101 India +91 354 225 2977
Excellent
49%
Good
42%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 73 reviews

Himalayan Tibet Museum

Reviewed By NewYorkLuna

A beautiful and educational display on Tibetan culture. Includes artefacts given by the Dalai Lama, an informative exhibit of Tibetan Medicinal Herbs, several detailed dioramas, a photo essay of the current Dalai Lama, and a fabulous Sand Painting, which I was told created by a delegation from Dharamsala that offers a blessing to all who view it.

4. Darjeeling Himalayan Railway Ghoom Museum

Ghoom Railway Station, Darjeeling 734102 India http://www.irctctourism.com/cgi-bin/dev1.dll/irctc/booking/planner.do
Excellent
40%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
18%
Poor
2%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 261 reviews

Darjeeling Himalayan Railway Ghoom Museum

Reviewed By tannud2018 - Srinagar District, India

he Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, known affectionately as the toy train, made its first journey along its precipice-topping, 2ft-wide tracks in 1881 and is one of the few hill railways still operating in India. It has had Unesco World Heritage listing since 1999. Two-hour 'joy rides' from Darjeeling to Ghum and back satisfy most people's toy-train urges. There are normally around six of these pulled by antique steam locomotives daily, and three or so with diesel engines.ust one (diesel-powered) train in each direction daily makes the whole 88km (seven-hour!) trip between New Jalpaiguri and Darjeeling; another runs just from Kurseong to Darjeeling and back.

5. Hayden Hall

42 Ladenla Road, Darjeeling 734101 India +91 354 225 3228
Excellent
33%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
33%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 3 reviews

Hayden Hall

6. Bengal Natural History Museum

Darjeeling - Jorethang Road Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, Darjeeling 734101 India
Excellent
25%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
27%
Poor
7%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 44 reviews

Bengal Natural History Museum

Reviewed By Footprints727663

I went to Bengal Natural History Museum. A testament to the indigenous flora and fauna of the region, the Bengal Natural History Museum is a fascinating plethora of more than 4000 specimens being exhibited. It is great place to go.

7. Forest Museum

Dow Hill, Darjeeling India
Excellent
22%
Good
11%
Satisfactory
56%
Poor
11%
Terrible
0%
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3.5 based on 9 reviews

Forest Museum

Near Chowrasta, Darjeeling 734102 India +91 33 4401 2086
Excellent
28%
Good
11%
Satisfactory
28%
Poor
28%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 18 reviews

Ava Art Gallery

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