What to see in Darjeeling / Best Places to see in Darjeeling

1. Tea Gardens - Darjeeling Tea is world famous for the essence of it.
2. Japanese Temple and Peace Pagoda - Japanese temple and Peace Pagoda is located in Darjeeling about the distance from Darjeeling main city is about 10 minutes driving. These two places are very popular among tourists and located just side bu side. The Japanese Temple is a white colored, beautiful two storied building, was built in the year 1972. The another name of the temple is Nipponzan Myohoji Buddhist Temple. In Peace Pagoda, You will find the four avatars of of Lord Buddha. With the beautiful view from the top of the Peace Pagoda it has been one of the most attractive tourist destinations in Darjeeling.
3. Himalayan Mountaineering Institute - Sherpa Tenzing Norgay, who first reached on the highest peak of Mt. Khanchendzonga along with Sir Edmund Hillary on 29th May, 1953. The HMI (Himalayan Mountaineering Institute) was found by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of Independent India on 4th November, 1954. Now HMI is one of the leading mountaineering institute in india.
4. Tiger Hill, Batasia Loop and Ghoom Monastery - Tiger Hill, Batasia Loop and Ghum Monastery are the three points of Darjeeling which are generally visited in the early  morning session. Tiger Hill is famous for the view of Mt. Khanchendzonga at the time of Sunrise. Batasia Loop is about 5 kilometers from Darjeeling town. This Batasia Loop is a spiral railway which was created to lower the gradient of the ascent of Darjeeling Himalayan Railway  in Darjeeling district of West Bengal. Ghum Monastery, was established in the year 1850 by the Mongolian Astrologer and monk Sokpo Sherab Gyatso, is a popular monastery near Ghum.
5. Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park - Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park is one of the largest high altitude zoo in India, located in Darjeeling, west Bengal. This zoological park was established on 14th August, 1958. The zoo attracts about 3 lakh tourist every year throught the world.
6. Rock Garden and Ganga maiya Park - Rock Garden and Ganga Maiya Park are man made and very popular tourist attractions in Darjeeling. The view of the way to these places is just mind blowing
7. Mirik - Mirik is a small town near Darjeeling. It is just 60 kilometers by road from Darjeeling to Mirik.