Bagdogra Airport 2 hr 11
Mangal Dham Pranami Temple (15 min) Sprawling Hindu temple complex noted for its landscaped garden ornate statues & colorful sanctuary. Coronation Bridge (1 hr 13) Picturesque bridge built in 1941 to commemorate the coronation of King George & Queen Elizabeth. 虎丘 (Darjeeling) Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (1 hr 54) Established educational venue with a museum & indoor climbing wall plus classes & expeditions. Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary (1 hr 23) Forested reserve area with a wildlife park birdwatching towers & an elephant migration area. Pine View Nursery (10 min) Observatory Hill View Point (1 hr 50) Mountain Darjeeling Rangeet Valley Passenger Ropeway (1 hr 54) Opened in 1968 the country s first cablecar system offers panoramic views of historic tea gardens. Samdruptse (1 hr 37) Landmark monastery & massive statue situated on a hill offering picturesque views. Temi Tea Garden (2 hr) Founded in 1969 this 440-acre tea garden with mountain views produces high-quality organic teas. Peace Pagoda (1 hr 38) Serene Buddhist temple with a domed roof gilded statues ornate carvings & valley views. Lloyd Botanical Garden (1 hr 47) Nature preserve with walking paths & a range of flowers & plants including many succulent species. Lepcha Museum (16 min) Museum Happy Valley Tea Estate (1 hr 50) Historical tea plantation offering tours showing the harvesting & processing of tea leaves. |