Darjeeling Excursion : Places nearby Darjeeling - West Bengal

Places to visit nearby destination - Darjeeling

Kurseong

Kurseong is a peaceful hill station surrounded by some beautiful tea gardens. Situated at an altitude of 1,458 metres, the pollution-free climate and pleasing atmosphere of Kurseong make it an ideal resort to beat the summer/’s heat. The Makaibari Tea Estate and Forest Museum on Dow Hills are its main attractions. It also makes a mid-trip halting place between Siliguri on the plains and Darjeeling hills.

Mirik

Set in idyllic surroundings Mirik, 49 km Darjeeling, is a place for those seeking peace and tranquility. Perched at an altitude of 1,967 metres above sea level, the climate here is cool and temperate. The Sumendu Lake at the bottom of Mirik Spur is the most dominating feature reflecting the magnificence of the eastern Himalayas. You can ride in the colourful boats or cross the lake over an artistic bridge that leads you to a charming path through forests on the other side. Fishing is a popular pastime here. Mirik is almost completely surrounded by some of the best tea gardens of the region. It is also the largest producer of oranges in West Bengal. The orchards are on a spur two kilometres from Mirik.

Sandakphu

Sandakphu, 58 km from Darjeeling, is the only vantage point from where one can see four of the five highest peaks of the world, namely, Mt. Everest, Kanchenjunga, Makalu and Lhotse. Popularly known as the /”trekkers/’ paradise,/” Sandakphu offers you an opportunity of trekking among the virgin forests and vales of the Himalayas with magnolias, rhododendrons, primulas, and other alpine flowers lining the way.

Takdah

Situated at a distance of 26 km from Darjeeling, the Takdah valley is famous for the beautiful nurseries that preserve some of the rare species of orchids and plants of Himalayan origin. Takdah also produces some of the best-flavoured tea of the world.