West Bengal
Darjeeling district
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Where to go
Sights to see
Neora Valley National Park
“National park in the state of West Bengal, India”
Neora Valley National Park is a national park in Kalimpong district, West Bengal, India that was established in 1986. Spread over an area of 88 km2 (34 sq mi), it is a rich biological zone in eastern India. It is the land of the red panda in the pristine undisturbed natural habitat with rugged inaccessible hilly terrain and rich diverse flora and fauna. It is linked to Pangolakha Wildlife Sanctuary of Pakyong District as well as forests of Samtse District, Bhutan via thick cover of forests.
Jaldapara National Park
“National park in India”
Jaldapara National Park is a national park situated at the foothills of the Eastern Himalayas in Alipurduar District of northern West Bengal, India, and on the banks of the Torsa River. It is situated at an elevation of 61 m (200 ft) and is spread across 216.51 km2 (83.59 sq mi) of vast grassland with patches of riverine forest. It was declared a sanctuary in 1941 for protection of its great variety of flora and fauna. It is a habitat management area.
Gorumara National Park
“National park in northern West Bengal, India”
Gorumara National Park is a national park in northern West Bengal, India. Located in the Dooars region of the Himalayan foothills, it is a medium-sized park with grasslands and forests. Gorumara National Park was established in 1992. It is primarily known for its population of Indian rhinoceros. The park was declared as the best among the protected areas in India by the Ministry of Environment and Forests for the year 2009.
Singalila National Park
“National park of India on the Singalila Ridge in Darjeeling district, West Bengal”
Singalila National Park is a national park of India located on the Singalila Ridge at an elevation of more than 2,300 metres above sea level, in the Darjeeling district of West Bengal. It is well known for the trekking route to Sandakphu that runs through it.
Mirik Lake
“Lake in West Bengal, India”
Mirik Lake, or Sumendu Lake, is a lake in Mirik, Darjeeling district, West Bengal, India. It is 1.25 kilometres (0.78 mi) long. There is an 80-metre-long (260 ft) arch footbridge across the lake called the Indreni Pull.
Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park & HMI
“India’s highest altitude zoo globally recognized for successful conservation breeding of Snow Leopards and Red Pandas”
Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park & HMI is a celebrated landmark of Darjeeling.
Tiger Hill Summit (2,590 m / 8,482 ft)
“World-famous sunrise lookout where dawn light illuminates the snows of Kanchenjunga, Lhotse, and Makalu”
Tiger Hill Summit (2,590 m / 8,482 ft) is a celebrated landmark of Darjeeling.
Batasia Loop & Gorkha War Memorial
“Masterpiece of 1919 railway engineering where the toy train spirals 360 degrees around a manicured mountain garden”
Batasia Loop & Gorkha War Memorial is a celebrated landmark of Darjeeling.