The city of Darjeeling in the Indian state of West Bengal gained world fame due to the excellent tea grown here, Darjeeling has become the center of Bengal tea cultivation since the 19th century. But tourism is also an important industry in the city and has a long tradition, as former British officials and colonial officers saw the city as a place to relax due to its mild climate.
However, today most tourists visit Darjeeling because of the myriad sights and attractions. These include the Bhanu Bhakta Sarani Circuit, Ghoom Monastery and the narrow-gauge Darjeeling Himalayan Railway. The city is also a popular starting point for excursions to the Himalayas. Located between Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Tibet, Darjeeling has high ethnic diversity.

Tiger Hill
If your trip takes you to India on one of the most beautiful days of the year, a visit to Tiger Hill should not be missed. On your tour you can see the attractions of Darjeeling and visit special mountains. Surrounded by clouds and romantic serpentine fields, you can admire unique sunsets from Tiger Hill. And you can also catch a glimpse of Mount Everest. Experience spectacular views of Mount Kanchenjunga and enjoy beautiful nature.
On your trip to northern India, you should not miss the tea town of Darjeeling. The architecture of the city is influenced by the Victorian style, and you should not miss the excursion with the famous “toy train”. But history fans will also get their money’s worth here. Visit the Mahakal Temple or enjoy a visit to the famous tea plantations. There is a lot to discover on your tour in northern India.

The toy train
A recommended trip as part of a round trip in the tea region of Darjeeling, which is part of the northeastern Indian state of West Bengal, offers a special type of transport: the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR). Although it is called a “toy train”, this mountain railway is a fully capable passenger transport system with a track gauge of 61 cm (the normal track gauge for railways in India is 167.6 cm). The DHR has been running intermittently since the early 1880s on a route of over 80 km between Siliguri in the plains and Darjeeling at higher altitudes.
You can experience a considerable difference of 2000 m of altitude in one of the first class tourist trains pulled by historic saddle tank steam locomotives on sections of the railway that are sometimes extremely steep and have hundreds of bridges. The impressive landscape and the feel of a colonial railway, the picturesque towns and the vast tea plantations make a trip on the Darjeeling Railway extremely interesting. A must-see photo stop is at the Batasia Loop with its park, which is very popular for weddings. From here you get a particularly good panoramic view of the Himalayas.

Ghoom Monastery
Ghoom Monastery is located between Nepal and Bhutan, about 8 kilometers from the city of Darjeeling in the Indian state of West Bengal. Visit the monastery as part of an India tour and immerse yourself in the fascinating world of Buddhism. Ghoom is the popular name of this complex, also known as Yiga Choeling Monastery, which is located at an altitude of about 2430 meters. It is the first Tibetan Buddhist monastery in the Darjeeling region and was built in 1850. Ghoom Monastery belongs to the Gelugpa lineage and has an eventful history behind it. Today it is completely dependent on donations from pilgrims. Admire the ornate façade before entering the large interior, which houses a 5-meter-tall Buddha, the largest of its kind in the region. The statue of Maitreya is also worth seeing.


Mount Kanchenjunga (Himalayas)
The 8,586-meter-high Kanchenjunga is the third highest mountain in the world. It is located in Nepal on the border with India and is one of the easternmost eight-thousands. Translated, Kanchenjunga means “five treasure chambers of great snow”. Kanchenjunga is far from airports and roads, which is why the region has retained its wild beauty and originality for so long. On a tour to India you should definitely include a day of trekking organized by state-certified mountain guides. Mountain and trekking trips mainly start from Darjeeling, which is more than 2000 meters high. The climate of this place is favourable for tea cultivation and today it is one of the most famous varieties of tea. Surrounded by tea plantations, visitors are offered an extraordinary view of the highest mountain peaks of the Himalayas. Past waterfalls and glacial lakes, the Indian landscape is a sporting challenge for many visitors.