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Rock climbing at the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute
Adventure Easy 1 Days
The Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI) conducts a number of mountaineering and adventure courses at various levels ranging from beginners to experts. The course duration ranges from a month to a few days. HMI has rock climbing and other basic activities for one-time tourists. Smaller activities are provided on direct visits and cost a mere 200 bucks per person. The best time to visit Darjeeling for rock climbing is between Oct-Apr
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Paragliding in Darjeeling
Adventure Moderate 1 Days
Ever wondered about having wings and flying like a bird? Well, paragliding is one such sport that gives you a sneak peek into the world of flying. Enjoy, as you stay suspended in the air, beautiful landscapes, forest covers, and white snow-clad Himalayan peaks. The activity can be booked and undertaken at Singamari and can last for upto half an hour. The picturesque town of Darjeeling makes a wonderful backdrop along with the majestic Himalayas to give you a perfect experience. The best time to visit Darjeeling for paragliding is between Oct-Apr.
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A Day Trek To Tonglu
Adventure Moderate 1 Days
A day Hike in Darjeeling is the perfect for those adventure junkies who have limited time, but can’t leave without seeing the colossal Himalayan peaks from offbeat locations. This single day tour is highlighted by magnificent views of the Khangchendzongna (8586 meters / 28,169 feet above sea level), and if lady luck is smiling on you, Mount Everest (8848 meters / 29, 0290 feet above sea level) on a clear day. You can start the trek as early as 6.00 am and return back to Darjeeling around 5pm. The entire trail is scenic and makes for a wonderful walk through. The best time to visit Tonglu, Darjeeling is between Oct-Apr.
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Cycling in Tiger Hill
Adventure Easy 1 Days
Tiger Hill is an iconic tourist attraction, famous for its stunning sunrise view and the Himalayan ranges in the backdrop. Adventure activities such as hiking, trekking and camping are offered in and around this region. But an ideal way of enjoying the beauty of nature on Tiger Hill is to take up mountain cycling and is a one of a kind experience. The best time to visit Tiger Hill in Darjeeling is Mar-Apr and Sep-Dec.
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Mountain biking inside Senchal Wildlife Sanctuary
Adventure Moderate 1 Days
The Senchal Wildlife Sanctuary in Darjeeling has a dedicated mountain biking park inside it. Starting at the entry of the park at Jorebungalow (near Ghum), the 20 km scenic bike trail runs through thick pine forests, with glimpses of the mountains in between before ending at Chatakpur Village. You can spot a number of birds and animals such as the barking deer, rhesus monkeys, rabbits, and wild boars.  The Senchal Lake is another attraction on this trail. The best time to visit Darjeeling for mountain biking is between Oct-May.
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Kayaking at Singla
Adventure Easy 1 Days
Enjoy the thrill of paddling a canoe down a river flanked by lush green forests and mountain views in the background.  While experts are taken to Ramman River, beginners are taken to kayak in the shallow waters of Little Rangeet. The kayaks are usually single-seaters. You can either choose a one-day trip with kayaking and a picnic or an overnight trip, which includes camping on the river bank. The best time to visit Darjeeling for kayaking is between Dec-Jun. 
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Sandakphu

Camping at Tonglu
Adventure Moderate 2 Days
Enjoy a fantastic camping experience at a campsite that's nestled on a lush green hilltop with spectacular views of Mount Khangchendzonga and the Everest range. The Tonglu campground is absolutely spectacular. The best time to visit Darjeeling and camp in Tonglu is between mid-Sep and Dec and between Mar and early Apr, when the rhododendrons and magnolias bloom, turning the forest a riot of colours.
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Sandakphu

Sandakphu Trek
Adventure Moderate 5 Days
This trek provides a unique experience by offering you a view of the world's four highest mountains, including Mt. Khangchendzonga. The trail also offers a wide range of birdlife, animals, and flora that you will find fascinating. The noted Red panda is a rare but not an impossible sight. Sep-Oct is the best time to trek to Sandhakphu. 
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Melli

White water rafting on Rangeet/Teesta rivers
Adventure Moderate 1 Days
River rafting in Darjeeling is extremely popular. River Teesta and Rangeet have amazing rapid and stretch for both the beginner and advanced rafter to enjoy. There are two starting points: Melli and Triveni; both equally enthralling. The best time to raft in Darjeeling is between December and June. 
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Darjeeling Heritage and culture walk
Cultural Easy 1 Days
Discover stories and hidden gems in the colonial city of Darjeeling through the eyes of an expert local guide. The walk is about 2 hours long and begins from the Clock Tower at Mall Road and ends at the Observatory Hill viewpoint in Naya Basti. Other points that are covered in this guided tour are the Himalayan Tibet Museum, Chowk Bazaar Vegetable Market, Mall Market, and Mahakal Temple. The availability of this activity is year-round but subject to weather conditions. The best time to visit Darjeeling for this tour, however, is May-Jun and Oct-Nov 
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Old Ghoom Monastery
Cultural Easy 1 Days
Built in 1850, the Yiga Choeling or the Old Ghoom Monastery, constructed by monk Sokpo Sherab Gyatso, is the first Tibetan Buddhist monastery built in this region. It belongs to the yellow hact sect (Gelukpa) and is situated 8 km outside Darjeeling at an elevation of about 8000 ft above sea level. The major attraction here is the 15 feet high statue of the Maitreya Buddha made from clay from Tibet. This monastery was also significant during the Chinese occupation of Tibet in 1959 when many of the abbots fled here for refuge. The best time to visit the Old Ghoom Monastery is between Oct-Dec and Apr-Jun.
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Visit St. Andrew’s Church
Cultural Easy 1 Days
The St. Andrew's church, located close to Chowrasta, was built in 1843 and later renovated in 1873. The Anglican church's architecture is in signature Anglo-Gothic style, which is a visual treat for enthusiasts. The Scottish origin of the founders and stories behind the marble and brass plaques seen inside the church makes for an interesting cultural insight into the colonial culture in this small town. The best time to visit this church in Darjeeling is throughout the year.
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Tibetan Refugee Self Help Center
Cultural Easy 1 Days
This center was established in 1959 to support the Tibetans who fled their homeland after occupation by China. It provided them with an outlet where they could produce and sell Tibetan handicrafts to generate an income. The workshops aren't as productive as they once were because most of the refugees have aged. However, various handcrafts are still sold on the premises, including rugs. One can even design their own rug or choose from the available designs. Visitors can also see an educational exhibition of old photos and documents dedicated to the Tibetan cause. The center is closed on Sundays. The best time to visit teh Tibetan Refuge Self Help Center in Darjeeling is throughout the year.
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Visit Lepcha Museum
Cultural Easy 1 Days
Located 1 km away from the Kalimpong bus stand is this unique and only one of its kind museums in Asia, the Lepcha School and Museum. Founded by Padmashree Sonam Tshering Lepcha, this museum is his personal collection as well as lifelong research and recording of Lepcha manuscripts, ritualistic items, and musical instruments that he loves to play. Historically Lepchas are the indigenous tribe of Kalimpong, Darjeeling, Sikkim, Nepal and Bhutan. This museum is an effort to illustrate and preserve the traditions and culture of this tribe. The place houses original Lepcha manuscripts, musical instruments as well as items that were all part of the traditional customs once practiced. There is also a Lepcha-styled gompa just below the museum.
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Visit the famous Mahakal Temple
Cultural Easy 1 Days
Mahakal Temple is located on a hilltop and is a lovely change from the bustling Chowrasta. The best part about this temple is that it caters to all the faiths that are present in Darjeeling. The architecture of this temple is simplistic yet beautiful. The best time to visit Mahakal Temple in Darjeeling is throughtout the year. 
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Take a village walk in Tinchuley
Cultural Easy 1 Days
The word Tinchuley stands for three chullas (ovens), and this is represented by three prominent hill tops that resemble the three chullas. Tinchuley is a remote hamlet located close to Darjeeling (32 km). The inhabitants of this quiet settlement took an initiative for establishing their village as a model organic village. The best time to visit: Tinchuley in Darjeeling is throughout the year. 
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Visit the famous Dali Monastery
Cultural Easy 1 Days
The Druk Thupten Sangag Choling Monastery is one of the most famous monasteries in Darjeeling. Commonly known as Dali University, it has vastly contributed to Buddhism flourishing in Darjeeling. It is a great place to connect with the different aspects of Buddhism. The best time to visit Dali Monastery in Darjeeling is throughout the year and during prayer time.
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Japanese Peace pagoda and Dali Gompa
Cultural Easy 1 Days
"If you are chasing serenity then a visit to the Japanese Peace Pagoda and the Dali Gompa is a must. The 30-minute tour of the Japanese Peace Pagoda, built by by Nichidatsu Fuji, a friend of Mahatma Gandhi, is a reminder to visitors of the precious lives lost in World War II. The Dali Gompa or the Druk Sangag Choeling—Monastery serves as the headquarters and the residence for Drukchen Rinpoche the XII and is home to more than 200 Buddhist monks. Inaugurated in 1993 by His Holiness Dalai Lama, it is the largest complex in this region and houses a library containing important Buddhist texts of the Kargyupa sect. You can easily spend half a day on these activities interacting with the lamas, taking a stroll, having a cup of butter tea or even meditating.
The best time to visit Japanese Peace Pagoda/  Dali Gompa, Darjeeling is throughout the year."
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Visit Rock Garden
Leisure Easy 1 Days
Rock Garden is an exquisite picnic spot terraced with a natural waterfall known as Chunnu Summer Fall. Also known as "Barbotey Rock Garden," it is surrounded by a beautiful hill stream and fascinating flower gardens that can be enjoyed by the various sitting arrangements at various levels. It is also surrounded by tea gardens, with a peaceful lake on the top. The best time to visit Darjeeling and see this garden is throughout the year.
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Visit Shrubbery Nightingale Park
Leisure Easy 1 Days
Shrubbery Nightingale Park is a beautiful public park designed in an oval shape and is slightly at an elevated level. The park is adorned with pine and many other tall trees. It is an ideal place for relaxing and enjoying the picturesque views of the Himalayan snow peaks. There is a giant statue of Lord Shiva with an associated temple at the right end of the park. There is also a waterfall that comes from the top of Lord Shiva's statue all the way to a small artificial lake at the bottom. A musical fountain here is also a great attraction. The best time to visit this park in Darjeeling is throughout the year.
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Visit Ganga Maya Park
Leisure Easy 1 Days
Ganga Maya Park is a delightful place to visit with your family. The park has gazebos, small bridges under which you can spot koi-carp fish, a variety of flowers and trees, a waterfall, and even a lake. You can boat inside the circular lake on paddle boats. Gorkha folk dances are performed here to entertain tourists. The best time to visit Darjeeling and enjoy the flowers in this park is throughout the year.
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Visit Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park
Leisure Easy 1 Days
Get a glimpse of unique Himalayan animals such as the snow leopard, red panda, Himalayan tahr, blue sheep, and the Himalayan salamander at the zoo. You can also see some endangered bird species and interesting flora. 
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Tea factory tour at Happy Valley Tea Estate
Leisure Easy 1 Days
Get a guided tour of Happy Valley Tea Estate’s factory and witness the harvesting process right from leaf plucking down to the oxidation, sorting, and processing; end it with a delicious hot cup of tea. The harvesting process can be witnessed from March-November.
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Tiger Hill

Watch sunrise at Tiger Hill
Leisure Easy 1 Days
A drive to Tiger Hill, the highest point in Darjeeling, in the wee hours of the morning rewards you with the most divine sunrise over Mount Khangchendzonga. Watch as the sunrays hit the Himalayan peaks and bask it in golden light from the observatory; the sight is quite unmatchable. 
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Ride on the Toy Train
Leisure Easy 1 Days
The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway was completed by the British in 1881 and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It runs all the way from the lower reaches of the mountains to Darjeeling town. This is one of the most iconic of all attractions in Darjeeling. If you are looking to make your Instagram channel interesting, do not miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime experience. The toy train, as it is lovingly called, is a piece of living history that one must experience. The best time to visit Darjeeling to go on the toy-train is throughout the year.
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Tea Garden Tour
Leisure Easy 1 Days
More than 80 tea gardens carpet the hills around Darjeeling and any trip there wouldn't be complete without visiting a few. Happy Valley Tea Estate is the most famous tea garden. It's only five minutes from town, making it invariably visited by tourists. The estate has a long history dating back to 1850 and grows among the finest organic teas in the region. For an additional 50 rupees, you can get dressed up in a traditional Nepali outfit and pose in the tea gardens. An hour and a half south of Darjeeling, you'll find some outstanding tea gardens near Kurseong. These include Makaibari Tea Estate (which produces some of the rarest and most expensive tea in the world), Castleton (which actually has a castle of sorts and has been owned by Kolkata royalty) and sprawling Ambootia Tea Estate (their organic Darjeeling black tea is highly regarded). Nuxalbari Tea Estate. This commendable tea estate is only 15 minutes from the airport. It's owned and run by women, and is the first large tea estate in India to produce "Certified Elephant Friendly Tea". Elephants are free to pass through the tea gardens! Tea festival is a small celebration that takes place in November and December in Darjeeling and Sikkim. Some plantations also allow you to dress up like tea-pluckers and pluck tea. The best time to visit tea-plantations in Darjeeling is between Apr-Jun and Nov-Dec each year.
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Darjeeling Rangit Valley Ropeway
Leisure Easy 1 Days
The Darjeeling-Rangit valley Ropeway was constructed and opened to the public in 1968. Since then it has been a major draw for tourists and locals alike. The ropeway is located at Singamari and is at an elevation os about 7000 feet above sea level. The cable cars traverses across the North Point in Singmari to the Singla Bazaar, giving its passengers amazing scenary to photographwith the backdrop of the twon of Darjeeling andthe mighty Himalayas. There are around 16 cable cars that can comfortably carry at least 6 people in a single ride which lasts for about half an hour or more. The best time to visit Darjeeling and go on a ropeway ride is between Sep-May.
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Lebong Race Course
History Easy 1 Days
Are you interested in all things equestrian? Then your visit to Darjeeling would be incomplete without a tour to the world’s highest and smallest racing track, at the Lebong Race Course, which is steeped in history of a bygone era. Instituted in 1885 by the Raj, this venue served as a parade ground and is still operational under the Gymkhana Club which organizes frequent racing events here. The best time to visit Lebong Race Course, Darjeeling is May-Jun and Oct-Nov
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Bengal Natural History Museum
History Easy 1 Days
"The Bengal Natural History Museum, first established in 1903 under directives of Lord Curzon was once an Bengal Natural Museum Society undertaking and then went under the upkeep of teh Forest Department, till finally it has now been handed over to the Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park authorities for maintenance and upkeep. The new location is inside the Zoological Park in Darjeeling itself. This provides a fascinating insight into the diverse flora and fauna of this region. It houses an extensive taxidermy-collection of mammals, birds & nests with eggs, reptiles, fish and insects of many varieties, namely 4300, covering a wide spectrum of the Himalayan fauna and Bengal wildlife. It is equally important from an archaeological perspective. There is also a small library in the Museum building and houses with many rare and valuable books including 125 volume series of 'The fauna of British India'. It is closed on Thursdays and on National Holidays.
Best time to visit the Bengal Natural history Museum in darjeeling is throughout the year"
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Roy Villa
History Easy 1 Days
This large four-storeyed building did not have much significance until Sister Nivedita  (an Irish lady who became a fond disciple of Swami Vivekananda and made India her home) started living there occasionally from May 1903 till 1911. Several original artifacts have been restored including Sister Nivedita’s original writing desk and chair, alarm clock, and typewriter. The building is now under Ramakrishna Mission and renamed Ramakrishna Mission Nivedita Educational and Cultural Centre. The best time to visit this museum in Darjeeling is throughout the year.
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Himalayan Tibet Museum
History Easy 1 Days
This is the newest museum in Darjeeling and was inaugurated in 2015. This well-thought-out museum (one large room) is a good, colourful introduction to Tibet and its culture. The attractive displays introduce the Dalai Lama, stupas, and Tibetan religion, script, medicine, history and geography with just the right amount of information to avoid overload. Exhibits include fine thangka (Tibetan cloth paintings), a 3D map of Tibet, and a sand mandala (a visual meditation aid symbolising the universe). The best time to visit this museum in Darjeeling is throughout the year.
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Visit HMI Museum
History Easy 1 Days
From the HMI Institute, you will need to walk up the road a little to reach the Museum. The museum has two sections: the main museum on the ground floor and the Mount Everest & Mount Makula Museum on the upper floor. This is the oldest mountaineering museum in the country that was set up in 1957. It serves as a key resource for researchers and students of mountaineering. It’s also open to the public although photography is prohibited inside the museum. The best time to visit this museum in Darjeeling is throughout the year.
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Visit Darjeeling's old cemetery
History Easy 1 Days
Unknown to many tourists, the cemetery is supposed to have over 100 graves. Out of which the oldest grave here is that of a Hungarian linguist named Alexandra Comma who compiled the first dictionary in Tibetan language. The place is ideal to recall the precolonial era or if you're into historic sites and architecture. The best time to visit Darjeeling is throughout the year.
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Visit St. Andrews Church
History Easy 1 Days
Named after the patron saint of Scotland, the foundation of the church dates back to 1843 CE and was completed in 1844. The church is a living example of fine British architecture. The church was badly damaged and had to be rebuilt in the year 1873. Inside the church is a plaque listing the names of the early residents of Darjeeling including that of Lt. General Lloyd who is known as the founder of 'Darjeeing'. The best time to visit Darjeeling is throughout the year. 
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Take a Toy Train ride to Batasia Loop and War Memorial
History Easy 1 Days
Take a joy ride to Batasia Loop, a historically and scenically significant junction and a great option for sightseeing in Darjeeling! The railway loop goes around the open-air Gorkha War Memorial, established in honour of the brave soldiers from the region who laid down their lives in WWI and WWII. The best time to visit Darjeeling for a joy ride is bestween Oct-Dec.
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DHR Ghoom Museum
History Easy 1 Days
Founded in the year 2000, the DHR Ghoom Museum was constructed to showcase the heritage of Darjeeling Himalayan Railway Toy Train. The DHR Ghoom Museum is one of the three museums established Darjeeling district for the same. The other two are located at Kurseong and Sukna. The museum though small, owns some rare artifacts, photographs, and the oldest Toy Train Engine, ‘Baby Sivok’, that started its operation in 1881 providing the first ever rail link through the mountains.There are also items donated by railway employees like spare uniform too that add to the rich history of the Himalayan railways. The museum room is located right above the Ghum/ Ghoom station, which is the country's highest railway station at an altitude of 7400 feet above sea level. The best time to visit the DHR Ghoom museum in Darjeeling is throughout the year, except on national holidays.
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