Darjeeling possess unmatched charm due to its natural beauty, its clean fresh mountain air and above all, its smiling resilient people. Known for its natural splendor, Darjeeling's best gift to its' visitors is the dawn of a new day. The mountains awaken first with a tentative peeking of the sun. The mighty Kanchenjunga peak overlooks the town from where one can get a clear view of the peak on a sunny day.

Darjeeling is also a trekkers paradise and the Gorkha hill council has provided ample trekking facilities for the adventure loving tourists. Rock climbing is also regularly conducted at the prestigious Himalayan Mountaineering Institute in Darjeeling. Rock climbing is regularly conducted at the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute in Darjeeling.

The Mall
The Mall is Darjeeling's popular commercial street. It is lined with Tibetans selling hand-knitted sweaters and souvenir shops chock-full of Himalayan artifacts and both real and imitation antiques. Photo shops carry turn-of-the-century photos as well as specializing in hand-painted black and white prints with glowing oil colors. The Mall leads to Chaurasta, a square, which doubles as a bandstand, a pony riding arena for children and a haven for lovers.

Places Of Interest
Observatory Hill
The oldest site in Darjeeling is Observatory Hill, known locally as "Makal-Babu-Ko-Thaan". According to legend, a Red Hat Buddhist Monastery called Dorje Ling, or 'place of the Thunderbolt', stood at this very spot. The Nepalis destroyed it in the 19th century. The Shivas and Buddhists share the temple that stands there today.

Himalayan Mountaineering Institute
A spot not to be missed is the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute created by the late Tenzing Norgay, the Sherpa who conquered Mt Everest with Sir Edmund Hillary on 29 May 1953. A display of equipment used on the climb is one of the highlights. A zoological garden nearby has an assortment of wildlife such as yaks, Siberian tigers and red pandas who call the region their home.

Darjeeling Rangeet Valley Passenger Ropeway
At North Point about 3-km from the town, this is the first passenger ropeway in India. For reservation of ropeway seats please contact - Officer in-charge, Darjeeling Rangeet Valley Ropeway Station, North Point, Darjeeling. Regular share taxi service is available from Market Motor and Taxi Stand is to the Ropeway Station.

Lloyd's Botanical Garden
Lloyd's Botanical Garden displays a fine collection of Himalayan fauna for those with an interest, and for punters there is horse racing at Lebong, the smallest and highest racecourse in the world.

Tiger Hill
Situated at an altitude of 2,590m (8,482 ft.) and 13-km from the town, this spot has earned international fame for the magnificent view of the sunrise over "Kanchenjunga" and the great Eastern Himalayan Mountains. Even Mount Everest, the world's highest peak, is visible from here.

Kurseong
Kurseong is mid-way between Siliguri and Darjeeling. The way from Darjeeling to Kurseong is generally open through out the year. So, the toy train is not coming to Siliguri then one can come up to Kurseong. This place is equally beautiful and is full of natural splendor.

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