15 Offbeat Things to Do in Darjeeling

You cannot deny that Darjeeling is one of the best and globally popular hilly stations. This place is beautified with steep mountain ridges, towered by majestic Kanchenjunga and surrounded by green tea plantations. The splendid tea gardens on the hilly slopes, together with pines, orchids and rhododendrons attract tourists from all corners of the world. There are so many amazing things to do in this Himalayan region that escalate these attractions. There is cute to train navigating through the mountains, excellent shopping places, great tours for sightseeing, great places to treat your taste buds and the list goes on... So, let’s start the journey through this stunning town…

1. TIGER HILL: EXPERIENCING MESMERIZING & DIVERSE COLORS OF SUNRISE

You should not miss the breathtaking view at Tiger Hill of the sunlight falling on the snowcapped peaks of Mt. Everest and Kanchenjunga and illuminating them with its gorgeous colors.

2. DOOARS: THE OCEAN OF TEA

You must also take a tour to the Dooars to take the pleasure of its sprawling beauty. Magical sight of the pruned bushes along with a cup of refreshing Darjeeling brew will give you an unforgettable experience.

3. BATASIA LOOP: AN AMAZING BLEND OF PATRIOTISM AND HISTORY

It is a scenically and historically significant place in Darjeeling where brave soldiers are honored by establishing Gorkha War Memorial.

4. TEESTA: THE ADVENTURE OF WATER RAFTING

You can have one of the best river rafting experiences in white water.

5. SANDAKPHU: TREKKING TO THE HIGHEST PEAK OF WEST BENGAL

Sandakphu offers a panoramic view of Kanchenjunga and Mt. Everest peaks. It is the perfect destination for all trekking enthusiasts.

6. TOY TRAIN: JOYFUL RIDE THROUGH THE GREENS AND HILLS

Toy train ride offers picturesque sight of surrounding hills that is sure to take you to a romantic world.

7. HIMALAYAN MOUNTAINEERING: TRYING MOUNTAINEERING SKILLS

There is Himalayan Mountaineering Institute which conducts several adventure and mountaineering courses for experts as well as beginners. You can have an exhilarating experience. After much touring, you should try some interesting things to eat and place to stay.

8. REVOLVER HOTEL: BEATLES-THEMED HOTEL

This beatles-themed hotel adds a unique touch to Darjeeling offering western and eastern music influences.

9. MOMOS & THUKPA: A TASTY TREAT TO THE TASTE BUDS

You can satiate your food craving with some delicious momos and thukpas, the typical Darjeeling food available in every corner of the town.

10. CHURPI: A TREAT FOR KILLING WINTER BLUES

It is a chewing bar having a delicious flavor, though it does not taste sweet. Its uniqueness is, it will keep your body warm and give energy during winters.

11. TATTOOS: A HYPE OF DARJEELING

There are temporary as well as permanent tattoo parlors in Darjeeling that can convert a portion of the body into an extraordinary masterpiece.

12. BHUTIA MARKET: UNBEATABLE SHOPPING OPPORTUNITY

Bhutia market has temporary stalls where you will find all kinds of winter wears. It is truly a shopping paradise to tourists.

13. CHOWRASTA: FUN, RELAXATION & SHOPPING

Mall or Chowrasta, the most popular place in Darjeeling, is a perfect tourist destination for shopping and enjoying cool breeze of the evening.

14. PEACE PAGODA: ELEGANT SHRINE UPHOLDING WORLD PEACE

Visit Peace Pagoda to experience a tranquil and serene atmosphere in the hilltop.

15. KEVENTERS RESTAURANT: TEMPTING BEGINNING OF THE DAY

Eating breakfast at the Keventers should be one of Darjeeling highlights for every tourist. So, these are some of the things you can try while touring to this magnificent hilly region of Darjeeling.