Darjeeling

City of most popular hills station !

Ghoom Monastery

Ghoom Monastery is one of the major attractions in Darjeeling. The Ghoom Gompa was founded by a Mongolian astrologer/monk in the year 1875. The place is also well-known as Yogachoeling Gompa. .Maitreya Buddha’ statue at the entrance gate of the Gompa. Visitors also find bells, ornate thanka scrolls as well as drums inside the Gompa.

Happy Valley Tea Garden

This is a must see place in Darjeeling. It is quite popular among travelers for obvious reasons. Watching the actual process tea manufacturing is worthwhile. The scenic charm of this tea garden is heartwarming. Happy Valley is the most accessible Tea Estate, as it is only about 3 kms from town

Senchal Lake

Senchal Lake is placed at a distance of about 11 km away from the center of Darjeeling, this is a major lake of the region.

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