Toy Train : The Darjeeling Toy Train, officially the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR), is a historic 55-mile-long steam railway in West Bengal, India, connecting New Jalpaiguri to Darjeeling via an engineering marvel that uses loops and zigzags to ascend to Darjeeling. As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the "Toy Train" offers scenic rides through tea gardens and valleys, with both steam and diesel engine options available.
Lamahatta : Lamahatta is a small village located 23km away from the main town Darjeeling. Surrounded by pine forest and a beautiful view of Mt Kanchenjunga this picturesque village has been developed as an eco-tourism place in late 2012. Lama in Lamahatta stands for Buddhist monk and Hatta for hut - a monk's hermitage. At an altitude of 6800 Ft. Lamahatta is a calm and peaceful place with Pine trees standing majestically with the looming Mount Kanchenjunga in the forefront. The Buddhist Prayer Flags fluttering at the slight breeze were 500 years old Buddhist Monastery is situated just 20 min. walks. The inhabitants are mostly tribal Buddhist people like Dukpas, Sherpa, and Yalmoos.
Darjeeling Zoo : The Darjeeling Zoo, officially the Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, is India's largest high-altitude zoo, located at 7,000 feet (2,134 m) in Darjeeling, West Bengal. Established in 1958, its primary focus is the conservation and captive breeding of endangered species from the Eastern Himalayas, including the snow leopard, red panda, and Himalayan wolf. The zoo is divided into sections for different animals, features conservation breeding centers, and is a member of the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
Peshok : Peshok is an offbeat village where lush greenery and pure natural beauty are in abundance. The lustrous spectacle of Kanchenjunga and the vast stretch of tea estate bewitch the minds of every traveler visiting this small hamlet.
