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If you have heard about this beauty of nature to India and you intend paying a tourist visit; you will have your expectation met because what is on the ground will sure give you something that you can talk of for a long time to come.
Your visit to Darjeeling should be pre-planned if you desire to get the best that you are entitled to during your tourist visit. Therefore, for proper coordination and effectiveness; we have put together 10 of the best things that you can do when you are in this city if you really want to explore this tourist haven to the fullest.
1. Batasia Loop
The Batasia Loop is one of the rail routes that can be described as stunning. A ride on the route will give a beautiful scenery of the garden that lined the route. This is one experience that you must have before you leave this beautiful city. You will love the food; however, you have to prepare yourself for the long ques waiting for the food most especially if your visit is during the weekend.
2. Japanese Temple and Peace Pagoda
This is also a must visit spot for tourists. The architecture of the temples is stunning. Those that want to have a quiet time of meditation irrespective of religious beliefs are welcomed here. This is one place where peace reigns.
This objective of this temple as a symbol of peace among the people has been achieved because this place of worship has grown in popularity among tourists. A visit here is mandatory for all tourists.
3. The Rock Garden
This park is a beauty in the works of architecture. The chairs are made of carvings from stone and it will give you and your family the best of comfort in an environment that is innocent; far away from the noise of the city.
Nature is at its best here, no wonder this place is popular among the locals and well loved by tourists. You will love the sight of birds milling around. However, for the best, do not visit during monsoon.
4. Nightingale Park
It is strongly recommended that you pay a visit to Nightingale Park. A picnic at this park will live you with memories that will linger for a long time in you. This was once a private yard which underwent great transformations and today it is open to the public as a park.
The transformation of this ruined garden took 4 years and today it has something for every tourist that comes around
5. Nehru Road
The Nehru road is noted for the abundance of exotic merchandise that you can get from there. When you get back to your base, you will definitely desire to give out some items as gifts to your loved ones.
You will get a varied choice of items that matter that you can take home from this street whose bearer every Indian hold in high esteem. Just as Nehru is great in his lifetime, so also is the gift items that are available in this street.
6. The Woolens At Chowk Bazaar
If you want to pick some local items, then the best place to be is this market in question. It is popular among the locals as well as among tourists. If you want to enjoy the best from this market, make sure you are there before 4 pm. Things get a little rowdy post at 4 pm.
7. Mountaineer at the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute
There are lots of attractions for tourists in this institute. If you are a lover of mountaineering, then you must make a stopover here to get a glimpse into the tricks that will make you an expert in the sport.
This institute has made some inroads and you will love what is on the ground when you get there to see things for yourself.
8. Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park
You have been to zoos in the past, but what you will get at the Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park will bring you to an entirely different level. There are collections of rare animal species that are jealously preserved which you will never get to see in most of the zoos across the world.
If you are an animal enthusiast, then you must visit this zoo before you leave town. The best time for your visit should be during summer when the weather will present you perfect greenery.
9. The Observatory Hill
This is a religious pilgrimage to the top of this hill that will require a walk of 20 minutes to the top of the hill. The Mahakal Temple sits at the top of this hill and it is an impressive structure of architecture.
You will get a stunning view of the city when you are at the top of this hill. This site will give those with some religious bias a feeling of tranquility that is rare to come by.
10. River raft at Teesta river
People love adventure and you can get this with the river raft at Teesta river. The intensity of the waves of the river is very rapid; you will witness gushing waves. A ride on top of the waves will make the day of those that love adventure.
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