Top Things to do in Darjeeling District
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Discover the best top things to do in Darjeeling District, India including Sandakphu, Petrichor Farms, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Samsing, Japanese Peace Pagoda, Tinchuley Village, Kanchenjunga Mountain, Mahakal Temple, Lava, Dali Monastery.
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1. Sandakphu
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 203 reviews
Reviewed By EkMusafir - Pune, India
The trekking route to Sandakphu, the highest peak in West Bengal, runs through the Singalila National Park. The southern entry point to the park is at the Forest Check Post at Manebhanjang, 51 km from Darjeeling. We have to pay the entry charges at the check post, which was about ₹100 per head per day in March 2020 when we went. Forest and trek guides can be hired from the town. The 32 km trek route from Manebhajang to Sandakphu (height about 11,930 feet above mean sea level) and Phalut (21 km from Sandakphu) can be done over 2 to 4 days depending on the route, weather and your capacity to trek, and an equal number of days for the return. We decided to do the Jeep Safari, with a bit of trekking. We had to hire a 4 wheel drive Mahindra Jeep or a 1960s vintage British make Land Rover, with an experienced driver from the Manebhanjang Land Rover Association. The Jeep can cover the 32 km uphill climb in 4 or 5 hours with tea stops on the way. Since the ascent is very steep and bumpy, from 7000 feet to almost 12000 feet, we decided to take a couple of night halts to acclimatise ourselves. Keep in mind that the road is very rocky and uneven, and not advisable for the very old and infirm. There are some lodges and trekker’s huts at small villages on the Indo-Nepal border, along the route. We passed the villages of Chitray, Meghma, Gairibas, Tonglu, Tumling, Kalipokhri, Bhikaybanjang and finally reached Sandakphu. The beautiful views of the forests of bamboo, pine and fir trees, with the blooming rhododendron flowers in March and April, and the grand views of the Himalayan peaks of the Kanchenjunga range, Lhotse, Makalu and Everest along the route more than made up for the inconveniences of a bumpy Jeep ride and the cold nights in the mountains. Spotting wild animals like snow leopard, red panda or black bears is a rarity but they do inhabit the Singalila National Park. Sighting birds like Khalij Pheasant, Wood Pigeons, Scarlet Minivets and Babblers was more common.
2. Petrichor Farms
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 29 reviews
Reviewed By wandering_is_wonder
My stay here on their permaculture retreat was lamentably too short. Siddharth and Sweta were wonderful, literally making me feel at home in a country that is O so far away from being that. The experience on offer is highly integrative. Right from the materials used in your accommodation to their method of cultivation, this is all backed by a wealth of knowledge that the two collectively wield, all stemming from an ethic to live sustainably, locally and ultimately in harmony with nature. I think this was the best possible placed that I could have stayed to restore both body and mind before heading for a mountaineering course (which was great :). If being immersed in nature, learning to live according to its principles and hearing some heartening stories sounds like something for you, then you will love this place. I hope to go back and volunteer there one day.
3. Himalayan Mountaineering Institute
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,330 reviews
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...
4. Samsing
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 40 reviews
Samsing Suntaleykhola, located adjacent to Neora Valley National Park ( One of the pristine heritage forests of India), is one hot tourism destination that offers many adventurous experience to the travelers. Such adventures include Butterfly watching treks, Rhododendron forest treks, camp stay at forest for one night, river trekking at River Neora Valley National Park, etc. The destination has many homestays, and as rural tourism experts we also help the travelers to avail the rural essence of whole North Bengal with adding other destinations as well to make a complete travel plan for the travelers. So we welcome the nature lovers to enjoy the innovative plans with us hat starts from Samsing Suntalekhola.
Reviewed By Ashish6874 - Chandigarh, India
The place is beautiful with beautiful hill back drop. The road from chalsa is slightly narrow but condition is good. It has some beautiful tea garden. The guest house of Samsing tea garden has one of the best location and view with turbulent river flowing in rains. A good and pleasant getaway from siliguri.
5. Japanese Peace Pagoda
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,086 reviews
Reviewed By sayantan_m87 - Kolkata (Calcutta), India
this is a must visit place for travellers, offering a breathtaking view of the mountains in the midst of peaceful surroundings. we enjoyed this place in bright weather while our short visit.
6. Tinchuley Village
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 165 reviews
Reviewed By Meharbansingh00 - Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy
Italiano : Che vista meravigliosa . Questo posto si trova sul strada da gangtok a darjeeling. Questo posto ti offer dalla attezza vedere fiume che passa mezzo le montagne. Stati le per mezzo ora solo guarda la bellessa di natura. Ci sono anche bancarella per mangiare e bere. English:-What a Amazing View Point. This place is located on the road from gangtok to darjeeling. This place offers you from the height to see a river that passes through the mountains. Stay there for half an hour just look at the beautiful nature. There are also food and drink stalls.
7. Kanchenjunga Mountain
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,012 reviews
Reviewed By UNCLESAM911 - Muscat, Oman
Seeing the sunrise kissing the peak of the mountain is a must if you can bear the pain of getting up early at 4 AM to be able to reach the tiger point to catch a glimpse of the sunray bursting out over horizon setting the peak literally on fire with all visitors across furiously clicking to capture the savoury moment for posterity . It is one feeling that lingers on in some dingy corner of your brain and your mind will scream for more.
8. Mahakal Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 297 reviews
Reviewed By Madhuwanderlust17
We visited in December 2019. The menace of monkeys have lessened. The road leading from the mall is quite steep and a long walk. There are uncountable number of prayer flags around the temple and one can get a nice view of the lower ground through the thick canopy of these flags and trees. There's also a place near the temple door to keep shoes and slippers.
9. Lava
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 103 reviews
Reviewed By Traveller_Santanu
Lava with its pine dotted hill and sudden appearence and disappearence of cloud, Lava is a perfect destination for nature lovers as well as for the adventure tourists. The road to this small hill station with enormous flora of pine is a treat to the eyes. The Buddhist Monastery of Lava is the prime tourist attraction. A visit to this enormous holy site will give one the feeling of spirituality and serenity. A stroll through the road is a refreshing one. Some important tourist attractions like Chhangey Falls, Kolakham, Rishyap, Lolegaon and Kalimpong has made Lava a must visit location.
10. Dali Monastery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 97 reviews
Reviewed By DaksheshS6
In Darjeeling there many Monastery with different story, however I must Say the most peaceful place can spend good time, there also a school which teach Buddhism.
