When we talk about some of the beautiful destinations that are worth visiting in India, Darjeeling can be one of the best places. There can be many interesting things to be known about this place if you are planning a trip here. Even if you are not, the description of the places will create a perfect picture of the places and will attract you towards them. Therefore here also we are going to discuss the top 5 places to visit in Darjeeling which you cannot miss. So let’s begin so that you can plan a perfect vacation with your loved ones.

The Rock Garden

The rock garden also commonly known as the Barbotey Garden is known to be one of the best places in Darjeeling. This is located at the distance of about 10 kilometers from the city, known to attract a large number of tourists towards it. This garden has numerous benches that are made by cutting rocks at different levels on the slopes. Around you, there will be some extremely gorgeous and colorful flowers beds which create a complete dreamland for the visitors. Flowing through the garden is a beautiful waterfall which creates a very pretty sight especially during the monsoons. Therefore when you are going to Darjeeling, you cannot leave the rock garden.

Darjeeling Himalayan Railways

Without the Himalayan toy train joyride, your visit to Darjeeling will seem to be incomplete. There’s a small steam engine which will pull the coaches moving through the steep mountain slopes. This is one of the best experiences one can have. You will cover the 14 km distance with the best feeling ever in the toy train moving with the speed of a snail. You will also have the view of the War Memorial which was made as respect and salute to the Gorkha soldiers. Giving the unbeatable views of the Kanchenjunga, this is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Darjeeling, and you cannot miss this.

Nightingale Park

This park was earlier known to be a private courtyard known as “The Shrubbery.” This place has been reopened for the public after its renovation in the year 2011. It has a beautiful view and a there is a statue of Lord Shiva, and the best musical fountain adding up to the beauty. You may have a great time here.

Japanese Peace Pagoda

The Peace Pagoda presents before a glistening white structure as you will climb up to the club side from AJC Bose and Gandhi roads. This place is among the 70 odd buildings that are built as per the guidance and techniques of Nichidatsu Fujii, a Japanese monk. This is probably among some of the oldest places to visit in Darjeeling. During the daily pujas, this place is one among the worth visiting spots. You can enjoy the calm and pure environment here.

Batasia Loop

This is place is known for the extremely well designed spiral railways. This is something like the Darjeeling Himalayan Railways. Here the railway track is known to loop around itself and also over the hill top. This place is situated below Ghum, 5 kilometers away from Darjeeling. This place is also worth visiting for the amazing scenery and fun of the spiral railway. There are many places which can be viewed from here.