Darjeeling

shares the premises of HMI

It has a good collection of the more charismatic animals found in the Himalayan region, including leopards, a rare Bengal tiger, and red pandas.

The oldest site of Darjeeling. This hill is also known as the “Makal-Babu-Ko-Thaan” in the local area. It is said that a Red Hat Buddhist Monastery stood at this very spot. The Nepalese people destroyed this monastery in the 19th century.

A rehabilitation centre for the Tibetan refugees in Darjeeling, established on 2 October 1959, following the Dalai Lama's escape from Tibet. It contains a monastery and a museum.

The greenhouse has quite a nice collection of flowers.

Less visited but offers unique and charming views of Kangchenjunga. Few locals can be found jogging here and offering prayers to various deities.

Nehru Road

It was known as "Plivas" during the British tim. Glenary's is divided into 3 restaurants - the upper deck is specially more decent and apt for families and good for lunch and dinner.

Chowrasta, The Mall

Darjeeling tea in loose (estate) & handcrafted gift packaging. Over 250 varieties - Darjeeling black, green, oolong, white, flavored, herb teas. Gourmet tea sit in service with a handsome and well presented range of snacks and eatables.

On the way to Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, on Hooker Road, is this lovely little cosy place with pictures of Bob Marley covering one whole wall. The Momos here are awesome! They even offer a Momo-cooking course!

Cake Lady makes cakes, muffins and brownies to order and even delivers them free of charge to your hotel or home in Darjeeling town. The cakes are a taste of home using quality ingredients (sourced locally and organic wherever possible).

This is probably the best vegetarian restaurants in town where you can enjoy a great view and wonderful service.

opp Clock Tower, Near Hayden Hall

Serves very good grilled sandwiches, sandwiches, pizzas, burgers and even pastas.

7 minutes from Mall, near Gymkhana Club

Property belongs to West Bengal Tourism Development Corporation (WBTDCL) and has a breathtaking location with views of Kangchenjunga. There are also dormitories available but these tend to be booked out.

Located at the top of the hill, the views are nice, but the 15-min walk from the clock tower is quite steep. In some double rooms there is hot water 6:30PM-7:30PM, but they can fill up a bucket with hot water the rest of the day.

Staircase up from main post office, near Rink Mall

Simple hotel with cozy rooms, running hot showers and TV. Half hour internet use free each day. Owners are nice couple of Indian (Iranian ancestry) and Japanese. Single Double (2012).

on the left before Chowrasta

All rooms face Kanchenjungha. Rooms are dank & dreary with rickety old furniture. Offers a hint of the old world charm.

from Darjeeling station on the way to chowk bazaar

All rooms office good hill view with balcony. Pure vegetarian restaurant is attached with hotel.

Located near the mall, the views are nice, but the 3 min walk to mall.