Dali Monastery
July 5, 2008
Dali Monastery also known as the Druk Thupten Sangag Choling Monastery
Shrubberry Nightingale Park
June 1, 2008
Map of Shrubberry Nightingale Park
Rock Garden and Ganga Maya Park
June 1, 2008
The Rock Garden and Gangamaya Park offers attractive picnic spots with natural waterfalls and boating facilities and is about 10-12 kilometers from the main Darjeeling town. There is a lake at the Gangamaya Park which is open for boating purposes.
Note: It can be difficult to arrange for transportation back to Darjeeling from the park so visitors are advised to organize transportation both ways.
Photos by Rahman Mohamed
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Batasia Loop and the War Memorial
June 1, 2008
Map of Batasia Loop and the War Memorial
Batasia Loop and the War Memorial
Darjeeling-Rangit Valley Passenger Cable Car or Ropeway
June 1, 2008
Map of Darjeeling-Rangit Valley Passenger Cable Car or Ropeway
Darjeeling-Rangit Valley Passenger Cable Car or Ropeway
Dhirdham Temple
June 1, 2008
Map of Dhirdham Temple
Japanese Peace Pagoda
June 1, 2008
The Japanese Peace Pagoda is situated on the slopes of the Jalpahar Hill and can be reached by taxi. It was established by the Nipponzan Myohoji (a Japanese Buddhist sect) and is home to the four different avatars (incarnations) of Buddha.
Beside the pagoda is the Nipponzan Myohoji Temple, a traditional Japanese Buddhist temple which allows the visitor to experience its tranquil settings. Visitors are allowed to take photos inside the Temple.
Map of Japanese Peace Pagoda
Japanese Peace Pagoda
Photos of Japanese Peace Pagoda
Photos by Rahman Mohamed
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Tibetan Refugee Self Help Centre
June 1, 2008
Map of Tibetan Refugee Self Help Centre
Tibetan Refugee Self Help Centre
Tiger Hill
May 23, 2008
Map of Tiger Hill
Senchal Lakes
May 23, 2008
Senchal (or Sinchal) Lake is one of the most favorite spots for picnics in Darjeeling. It is about 3 kilometers from Ghoom.
Map of Senchal Lakes
Photos of Senchal Lakes
Photos by Rahman Mohamed
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