Darjeeling is one of the photographic places to visit in West Bengal. Located in the lower Himalayas, this astounding hill station is situated, at an altitude of 6,700ft. Famed for its tea industry, Darjeeling proffers the riveting outlook of Kanchenjunga mountain, which is the world’s third-highest mountain, and the Himalayan Railway of Darjeeling, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The tea of Darjeeling is internationally recognized and ranks, among the most popular black teas in the world. A few locomotives of Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, are still in service in India. 

The history of Darjeeling is associated with that of Sikkim, Nepal, British India, and Bhutan. Until the early 19th century, the hilly area around Darjeeling was controlled by the Kingdom of Sikkim. This beautiful hill station has exquisite kinds of flowers, such as Orchids and Rhododendrons. Darjeeling is the most acclaimed holiday destination, to embark on in Summer. The toy train ride is the one, which you should not miss going in. The ride is truly enthralling. The toy train, chugging and whistling across the mountainous ranges are mesmerizing. Kurseong and Siliguri are the most picturesque hill stations in Darjeeling. 

There are umpteen verdant tea estates that produce world-class tea. Darjeeling is called “Queen of Hills.” The lush green tea estates, enveloping most of the areas of Darjeeling, resembles a green carpet. Spring, Summer, and Autumn are the quintessential times to visit Darjeeling, as the weather will be pleasantly cool, and perfect for tourists to go around and explore the sightseeing places. Many travelers even visit this hill station, during Winter and Rainy season, to enjoy the weather.  The bewitching views of the snow-capped mountains, valleys, tea-plantations, gardens, and forest makes this place one of the best hill stations to tour in India. 

There are the 25 best places to visit in Darjeeling. They are: 

• Tiger Hill
• Batasia Loop
• Darjeeling Mall and Chowrasta
• Rock Garden and Ganga Maya Park
• Darjeeling Ropeway
• Japanese Temple and Peace Pagoda
• Bengal Natural History Museum
• Observatory Hill and MAHAKAL Temple
• Tibetian Refugee Self Help Center
• Bhutia Busty Monastery
• Ghoom Monastery
• Dali Monastery
• Samten Choling Monastery and Yiga Choeling Monastery
• Aloobari Monastery
• Durham Temple
• St. Andrew’s Church
• Shrubbery Nightingale Park
• Senchal Lake and Wildlife Sanctuary
• Happy Valley Tea Estate
• Love Road
• DHR Ghoom Museum
• Darjeeling Old Cemetery
• Tenzing and Gombu Rock and
• DHR Sukna Museum