Darjeeling: The Queen of Hills

Darjeeling was the British Raj's summer capital, and the toy train is one of the key attractions for tourists planning a vacation to Darjeeling.

Mount Kanchenjunga and other snow-capped summits are the pendant necklaces of the queen of hills. Tiger Hill, at an elevation of 8,442 feet, is Darjeeling's highest point and attracts tourists with its breathtaking sunrise.

The best time to see the sparkling snow-covered spectacular Kanchenjunga is during sunrise. The Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park, Botanical Garden, Batasia Loop, Darjeeling ropeway, Darjeeling Rock Garden, Ghoom Monastery, and Natural History Museum are among the must-see attractions in Darjeeling. The Happy Valley Tea Estate caresses the misty hills of Darjeeling, overlooking the fertile Himalayan foothills. Established in 1854, its history is closely entwined with the origins and cultivation of Darjeeling tea. This garden, located in the town of Darjeeling, is home to spectacularly lush fields

Glenary's restaurant and bar in Darjeeling is one of the most beautiful eateries in India, offering mesmerising natural beauty around it. It is known for its beautiful colonial-era architecture and panoramic views of the surrounding mountains, including the famous Kanchenjunga. The restaurant is also famous for its traditional Darjeeling tea.

The Lebong Race Course, Darjeeling: High-Altitude Sport, Empire, and Memory. Among the many legacies of colonial Darjeeling, the Lebong Race Course occupies a distinctive place. Situated at an altitude of approximately 7,000 feet above sea level, the Lebong Ground was once renowned as the highest pony race course in the world

Rhododendron is a common sight in these hills. Moreover, these hilly slopes are home to many medicinal plants such as Aconitum ferox, Adhatoda vasica, Artemisia vulgaris, Berginia ciliata, Hedychium spicatum, Sapindus mukorossi, Taxus baccata, and Zingiber cassumunar.

Accommodation Options

• Hotel Broadway
• The Bellevue Hotel
• Retreat Wind Horse
• Hill Crown Retreat
• Hotel Mohit

Taxi Stands in Darjeeling

1. Upper Clubside taxi stand just below Planter's Club
2. Lower Clubside taxi stand on Laden La Road and next to Gandhi Road traffic point
3. Motor Stand on Lebong Cart Road near Chowk Bazar

Temporary Update

Toy Train Service Resumption: Regular DHR toy train services between New Jalpaiguri (NJP) and Darjeeling are expected to resume on October 1, 2024, after a suspension of almost three months. For fare tariffs for the daily round trip from Darjeeling to Ghum, passenger train, and special coach bookings, please visit the DHR fare details page.

For hotels, transportation & trekking, tourists can contact Amber Singh of D.B.S. Tours & Travels, ISKCON Mandir Road, near Sachitra Bhawan, Siliguri. You can reach him at 9475549877 or 8509505775, or email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..