Great Stupa Ugyen Mindrolling Samten, Lava, Kalimpong
Ven. Lama Ngawang Shedup, built the old temple called Gompa Dara in 1968 with a vision for the Dharma to be established and to benefit the people in the area of Lava, Kalimpong. Great masters such as HH the Dalai Lama, HH Dudjom Rinpoche, HH Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche and many others have since visited and […]
Dhotrey, Darjeeling
Dhotrey is a small village with the usual cordiality of hill people. It is a forest village with 68 small huts within the buffer zone of ‘SINGALILA NATIONAL PARK’. Here, once, logs were collected by the Forest Department with a 5km long ropeway. The village was founded during that time. The ropeway was demolished in […]
Gajoldoba Jalpaiguri – The Beautiful Picnic Spot for Nature Lover
Gajoldoba on Teesta Barrage an hour’s drive from Siliguri through the Baikunthapur forests will take you to Gajoldoba (25 km) an ideal place for bird watchers. A Mega Tourism Project is on the anvil at Gajoldoba. It is situated along the Fulbari Canal and the waterbody enhances the beauty of the area. Baikunthapur forest region in […]
Yiga Choeling Monastery, Ghoom, Darjeeling
Yiga Choeling Monastery of Ghoom is one of the oldest Tibetan Buddhist monasteries in Darjeeling built in the year 1850. The monastery belongs to the Gelukpa or the Yellow Hat sect and is famous for its 15 feet high special statue of the Maitreya Buddha which is known as The Maitreya Buddha or the Gyalwa […]
Mahakal Mandir, Darjeeling
The Mahakal Mandir in Darjeeling is very popular and highly revered religious temple which is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Also known to the locals as the “Holy Hill”, it is just a few minutes’ walk from the Chowrasta and is situated on the highest ridge of the town. The Mahakal temple atop the hill is […]
Rachela Pass, Lava, Kalimpong
Rachela Pass is a trekking route 12 kilometers from Lava through the Neora Valley Nature Reserve which is entered through Lava. The route however difficult and steep it is, also offers scenic beauty of magnolias, rhododendrons and bamboo trees. It takes about 3-4 hours to arrive at Rachela Peak through the steep road. The scenic […]
Crocodile Farm, Phuentsholing, Bhutan
To the southwest of Bhutan lies Phuentsholing, a bustling industrial town and a business hub that is the southern gateway to India. It is an important border town and can also be used as the entry or exit point to Bhutan. The town lies on the southern border of Bhutan with India. The Indian border […]
Tenzing and Gombu Rocks, Darjeeling
Tenzing and Gombu Rocks are situated at Lebong Cart Road commonly known as “Monkey Rock”, which was named after late Tenzing Norgey & Nawang Gombu. Himalayan Mountaineering Institute conducts preliminary course on Rock climbing on these rocks. These rocks offer challenging oddity for the climbers. Tenzing Rock, a gigantic natural rock in Darjeeling is named […]
The Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park
The Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological park in Darjeeling is one of the most popular spot for the local as well as the foreign tourists, it is not only a place of attraction for the children but even amuses the adults. Not very large in area, covers only 67.56-acre (27.3 ha) but “best things comes in […]
Sonada, Darjeeling
Sonada is a beautiful town in the Darjeeling District of West Bengal which comes on way to Darjeeling just after leaving Kurseong behind. It is 17 km from Darjeeling town and 16 km from Kurseong and it lies on National Highway 55 connecting Darjeeling with Siliguri. The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR), a UNESCO world heritage […]
Ropeway Darjeeling
It was started by the forest development department of Darjeeling in 1968 the cable car ride takes one to an elevation of about 7000 feet in Singamari, North Point. It is now managed as a joint venture of the West Bengal Development Corporation & Conveyor and Ropeway Services. Having to smoothly glide over the valleys, […]
Temi Tea Garden, Sikkim
Tea is a beverage that is loved by all across the world. The first flush of the Darjeeling tea is world famous and is sold across the globe. A new trend of green tea has hit all over the world and people are going crazy over it due to the health benefits it possesses. 440 […]
Bokar Monastery, Mirik
Bokar Monastery is located in Mirik, West Bengal, India near Darjeeling. Founded by the Very Venerable Kyabje Bokar Tulku Rinpoche who died in 2004, the monastery continues to be guided by the Venerable Khenpo Lodro Donyo Rinpoche. Located in the Darjeeling Hills, Bokar Ngedon Chokhor Ling is a thriving monastic Centre with nearly five hundred […]
Ghum Railway Station, Darjeeling
Ghum railway station is based in a small locality called Ghum near Darjeeling in West Bengal. Located at an altitude of 2,258 metres, it makes it the highest railway station in India. This renowned Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR) is also a UNESO world heritage. Adjoining the station is also a DHR museum which houses the […]
Hanging bridge, Lolegaon
Hanging Bridge or canopy walkway is located in Lolegaon, a tiny hill side tourist destination near Kalimpong. It is basically a foot over bridge over the vast canopy of trees on either sides. Hanging bridge extends for over 180 metres, providing a glimpse of the forest from an elevation. While taking a walk over the […]
Lava Monastery, Lava
Lava Monastery or Kagyu Thekchen ling monastery is situated in a small village called lava in West Bengal. In 1987 the Buddhist community present there offered 3 acres of land to the 3rd Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche for building a monastery for the local community of lava. Earlier the place started out with only a handful […]
Morgan House, Kalimpong
Morgan house in Kalimpong is a historic bungalow which was built during the British rule. This historic mansion in rinking road is believed to have been founded by George Morgan, who was a jute merchant way back in 1930’s. After his death the keys were handed over to the trustees which was later passed on […]
Army Golf Course, Kalimpong
Kalimpong is a renowned hill station known for its panoramic landscapes and relaxing atmosphere. Located among the hilly terrains of the Durpin dara, lies the army golf course. This 18 hole course is maintained by the Indian Army stationed at Kalimpong. Earlier the area used to be a mere grassland but later due to initiative […]
Durpin monastery, Zang Dhok Palri Phodang, Kalimpong
Zang Dhok Palri Phodang also known as Durpin monastery is one of the oldest Tibetan monastery perched on top of the Durpin hills of Kalimpong. This beautiful monastery was blessed by the Dalai Lama during his visit to the town in 1976. While at the monastery one can get a striking view of the snowcapped […]
Pine View Nursery, Kalimpong
Pine View Nursery is a well-known nursery in Kalimpong hill station known for its exotic collection of cactus. Over 1500 species of cactus can be found here which was collected diligently from around the globe for four decades. Mr. Mohan S Pradhan the individual behind this project and nursery left his orchid business and followed […]
Nature Interpretation Centre, Kalimpong
Nature Interpretation Centre, in Rinking pong road, Kalimpong is one of its kind museum which is maintained by the forest department. This Centre works toward spreading awareness on various environmental issues caused by the human activities such as global warning and animal extinction. The museum is famous for its dioramas which is basically a 3d […]