{"id":5106,"date":"2015-10-20T00:21:13","date_gmt":"2015-10-19T18:51:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/?p=5106"},"modified":"2021-06-17T12:10:54","modified_gmt":"2021-06-17T06:40:54","slug":"nature-in-darjeeling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/india\/nature-in-darjeeling.html","title":{"rendered":"Explore the bounty of nature in Darjeeling"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Darjeeling, once just a village cluster under the dominion of Nepal and Sikkim bloomed as a 19th British hill station destination. The colonial legacy, inherited from its status as the summer capital of British India, and its own authentic blend of cultures is very much alive here. Along with the colonial legacy, it is the beautiful panoramas, and wildlife that attracts visitors throughout the year. Here are some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.darjeeling-tourism.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Darjeeling destinations<\/a> that a nature lover must visit.<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/darjeeling-7.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5109 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/darjeeling-7-1024x348.jpg\" alt=\"bounty of nature in Darjeeling\" width=\"1024\" height=\"348\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/darjeeling-7-1024x348.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/darjeeling-7-300x102.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Page Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/india\/nature-in-darjeeling.html\/#Tiger_Hill\" >Tiger Hill<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/india\/nature-in-darjeeling.html\/#Observatory_Hill\" >Observatory Hill\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/india\/nature-in-darjeeling.html\/#Happy_Valley_Tea_Estate\" >Happy Valley Tea Estate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/india\/nature-in-darjeeling.html\/#Neora_Valley_National_Park\" >Neora Valley National Park<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/india\/nature-in-darjeeling.html\/#Mirik\" >Mirik<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tiger_Hill\"><\/span><b>Tiger Hill<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Darjeeling-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-5110\" src=\"http:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Darjeeling-2-300x207.jpg\" alt=\"Darjeeling 2\" width=\"300\" height=\"207\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Darjeeling-2-300x207.jpg 300w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Darjeeling-2-1024x707.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In winters, slow sunrise over snow peaked mountains is a treat to the eyes. During spring, visitors come here for Tiger Hill\u2019s great treks. Tiger Hill is the region\u2019s highest point, as early as 3 am in the morning, cars line up to spot a spectacular sunrise. Many choose to wait at the tower-house, which has paid seating facilities. A trek to Tiger Hill takes you through some of the Darjeeling\u2019s oldest tea plantations and gives you soaring panoramas of Kangchenjunga and the Mt. Everest.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Observatory_Hill\"><\/span><b>Observatory Hill\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/darjeeling-3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-5111\" src=\"http:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/darjeeling-3-300x210.jpg\" alt=\"darjeeling 3\" width=\"300\" height=\"210\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/darjeeling-3-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/darjeeling-3.jpg 796w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the name suggests, Observatory Hill (near Chowrarasta square) is a well known point to observe the Kangchenjunga (the world\u2019s third highest peak) and 12 other peaks, all above 20,000 feet, in all their glory. Those spiritually inclined must also visit the Bhutia Busty monastery, Darjeeling\u2019s oldest monastery.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Shiva temple is visible on the hilltop that rises above Chowrasta and features a sacred cave. You\u2019ll spot plenty of monkeys here. Visit between October to November for this great view. Kids will love pony rides nearby.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Happy_Valley_Tea_Estate\"><\/span><strong>Happy Valley Tea Estate<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/darjeeling-8.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-5117\" src=\"http:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/darjeeling-8-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"darjeeling 8\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/darjeeling-8-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/darjeeling-8.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of Darjeeling\u2019s biggest tourist attractions is the 437-acres tea plantation which is 2,100 meters above sea level and is also one of Darjeeling\u2019s biggest tea plantation. It is home to the world\u2019s highest tea factory and a visit here promises stunning vistas of valleys in every direction.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The original factory has been turned into a museum and the tea from this estate is sold across the world. \u00a0It is crowded between March and May, a peak season for tea leaf plucking and processing.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Neora_Valley_National_Park\"><\/span><b>Neora Valley National Park<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/darjeeling-5.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-5120\" src=\"http:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/darjeeling-5-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"darjeeling 5\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/darjeeling-5-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/darjeeling-5-195x110.jpg 195w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/darjeeling-5.jpg 690w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 159 square kilometer Neora Valley National Park is one of the richest hubs of wildlife in the North East. Almost 30 years old, it is popular for being home to one of India\u2019s biggest Red Panda settlements. Other endangered flora and fauna also consider it home due to its undisturbed natural habitat, the inaccessible hilly terrain makes it an important sanctuary. \u00a0It therefore offers incredible adventurous travel opportunities as some parts of the forest are relatively not mapped. You\u2019ll spot exotic animals like clouded leopard, sloth bear, and the Himalayan flying squirrel.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mirik\"><\/span><strong>Mirik<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/darjeeling-61.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-5115\" src=\"http:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/darjeeling-61-300x163.jpg\" alt=\"darjeeling 6\" width=\"300\" height=\"163\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/darjeeling-61-300x163.jpg 300w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/darjeeling-61-1024x556.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/darjeeling-61.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/strong>Mirik is a beautiful tourist spot, it offers easy accessibility and unparalleled serenity. You must visit Sumendu lake, which is bordered by a garden and pine trees on either sides, connected by an arching footbridge. A road with Kangchenjunga soaring at the horizon borders the lake and is great for beautiful walks. You can also try shikara rides and pony riding and buy souvenir at the colorful Mirik Bazar. You can get here by air (Bagdogra airport) and by rail (New Jalpaiguri adjacent to Siliguri). Rai Dhap is a great picnic spot, in case you want to relax in the sun.<\/p>\n<p>For your next trip to Darjeeling, consider the following hotels &amp; resorts to stay at:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.in\/Hotels-g304557-Darjeeling_Darjeeling_District_West_Bengal-Hotels.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.in\/Hotels-g304557-Darjeeling_Darjeeling_District_West_Bengal-Hotels.html<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Darjeeling, once just a village cluster under the dominion of Nepal and Sikkim bloomed as a 19th British hill station destination. 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