What to do and see in Darjeeling, West Bengal: The Best Budget-friendly Things to do

November 25, 2021 Lashaunda Abraham

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.
Restaurants in Darjeeling

1. Petrichor Farms

P.O Fagu, Gorubathan, District Darjeeling, Darjeeling 735231 India +91 95939 21251 http://www.facebook.com/PetrichorFarms
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5.0 based on 29 reviews

Petrichor Farms

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.

2. Himalayan Mountaineering Institute

Jawahar Parvat, Darjeeling, Darjeeling 734101 India +91 354 225 4087 http://www.hmi-darjeeling.com/
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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...

3. Chapramari Wildlife Sanctuary

Darjeeling India
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4.5 based on 40 reviews

Chapramari Wildlife Sanctuary

Reviewed By AbhimanyuSaha - Haldia, India

Its a great place to hangout with friends & family. There is a watch tower inside which can only be reached by booking with foreat department. If you go further then you reach foothills of Himalaya. Places like Jhalong Bindu comes in the way. They are well known for their scenic beauty.

4. Samsing

Darjeeling 735223 India
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4.5 based on 40 reviews

Samsing

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

Darjeeling 734101 India +91 89060 65323
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4.5 based on 1,086 reviews

Japanese Peace Pagoda

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

Kashone Khasmaha, Darjeeling 734222 India
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4.5 based on 165 reviews

Tinchuley Village

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. Everest Museum

Lebong Cart Road Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Darjeeling India
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4.5 based on 156 reviews

Everest Museum

8. Kanchenjunga Mountain

North Sikkim Near Governor's House, Darjeeling 734101 India
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4.5 based on 1,012 reviews

Kanchenjunga Mountain

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.

9. Mahakal Temple

Darjeeling 734101 India
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4.5 based on 297 reviews

Mahakal Temple

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.

10. Lava

Kalimpong Lava Bazar, Darjeeling 734319 India +91 94771 25160 http://www.travelobserverindia.in
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4.5 based on 103 reviews

Lava

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.

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