The Mall & Chowrasta: When in Darjeeling Chowrasta is the place to visit. Chowrasta literally means a place where the four tracks meet. It is a wide promenade atop a ridge lined with shops and restaurants. There are sitting arrangement all around the place, a place where the local citizen along with the tourist mingle. The very soul of Darjeeling for a cultural meet. Take a walk around Mall road starting and finishing at Chowrasta for views of the Kanchenjunga Range and the Tea Gardens and the valleys down below.

Himalayan Mountaineering Institute & The Zoological Garden: Likewise Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park and the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute are the two Places that one should visit while in Darjeeling. The Zoological Park with the rare and elusive Snow Leopard, the Clouded Leopard, the endangered Red Panda and a host of other Birds and animals are the two places to visit in Darjeeling. The Himalayan Mountaineering Institute located inside this Park is another place to visit. The Himalayan Mountaineering Institute is dedicated to mountaineering in the Himalayas. It trains young minds interested in climbing peaks in the future. It also has a special section dedicated to Everest in Nepal. A must visit place in Darjeeling for a traveler.

 Tibetan Refugee Self-Help Center:  The Tibetan Self Help Refugee Center is a major center for production of Tibetan Carpets & hand carvings and the best place to visit while in Darjeeling. As the name suggests, this is where the Tibetan’s were initially housed after their exodus from Tibet in the Year 1962 and before. Tibetans old and young dedicate their free time weaving Yak Wool Carpets and other Artifacts for the benefit of the Tibetan Government in Exile. 

Peace Pagoda: The Best Places to visit in Darjeeling is the Peace Pagoda.A magnificent structure that stands as a symbol of hope and unity. Situated within the town of Darjeeling, the Peace Pagoda is a testament to the power of coming together in the pursuit of world peace. Built with the intention of bringing people from all walks of life together, the Peace Pagoda in Darjeeling serves as a focal point for individuals of diverse backgrounds and beliefs. Designed by M. Ohka, Its foundation stone was laid by Nichidatsu Fujii on 3^rd.November 1972, and the construction was completed after 36 months, and finally inaugurated in 1992. Standing proudly amidst the serene surroundings of Darjeeling, it houses the four avatars of Buddha, including the revered Maitreya Buddha.

Batasia Loop:  Furthermore other places of interest to visit in Darjeeling is the Batasia Loop. The Batasia Loop in Darjeeling, India, is a fascinating engineering marvel. With its spiral railway design, this unique loop helps to lower the gradient of ascent for the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway. As the track spirals, passing through a tunnel and over a hilltop, it offers a mesmerizing Himalayan spectacle for both train enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. Commissioned in 1919, the Batasia Loop stands as a testament to human ingenuity and the stunning beauty of the Darjeeling district in West Bengal.

Ghoom Monastery: Also known as the Yiga Choling Monastery it belongs to the Gelukpa or the Yellow Hat sect of Tibetan Buddhism. The Ghoom Monastery was built by Sokpo Sherab Gyatso a Mongolian monk and an astrologer in 1850 AD. He also remained the head Monk of the Ghoom Monastery till the year 1905. This monastery is also famous for it’s 15 feet high statue of Maitreya Buddha. 

  Tea Gardens of Darjeeling: Not to forget a visit to the Tea Gardens of Darjeeling too. The Happy Valley Tea Garden within walking distance from the main town of Darjeeling is a place to visit while in Darjeeling. Established in 1850 is the second oldest Tea Garden in Darjeeling and also one of the highest Tea Factories in the world. This Tea Garden was chosen to manufacture quality tea for Harrods of United Kingdom.