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Museum here has interesting displays and Jawahar Parvat, Darjeeling, West The place has earned worldwide fame for records of some major expeditions. Next What To Bengal 734101, the breathtaking view of the sunrise over door is the Everest Museum, which traces the "Kanchenjunga" and the great eastern the history of different attempts on Everest. SEE Himalayan Mountains. The world's highest After local legend The institute also organizes mountaineering 5 Sights peak, , can also be viewed Sherpa and Sir Edmund courses. One-off rock climbing lessons can Hillary conquered the highest peak in http://www.ixigo.com/places-to-visit-see-in-darjiling-lp-1050317 from here. The story behind the Tiger Hill be taken at the Tenzing Norgay Rock, goes accordingly. Each morning, muffler- the world, Mount Everest, on 28 May 1953, located on the northern fringes of 1 Tiger Hill wrapped tourists make up a procession The Himalayan Mountaineering Institute Darjeeling. towards the hill to see what was reckoned was set up. It is the oldest mountaineering by many to be, at least from 1838 to 1849, institute in the country and it conducts a the highest mountain in the world — multitude of mountaineering courses every Kangchendzonga. Then, in 1856, the Survey year.  of India confirmed the suspicion that actually ’s Sagarmatha, named The Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Everest by the Brits, was it. If you are Park is right next to the institute and known exceptionally lucky, you will see both the internationally for its successful breeding current and the former tallest mountains of programmes of the endangered snow the world from Tiger Hill.  The Apart from Tenzing Norgay, other leopard and the . You will also see difference in their height is a mere 0.25 km. legendary mountaineers like Nawang the rare Siberian tiger and Tibetan wolves Kangchendzonga though, now relegated to Gombu, who was the first man to climb here. Senchal Forest, Senchal Road, being the third highest peak, is still called Everest twice, and Lattoo Dorjee Sherpa Darjeeling, 734123, the most romantic mountain — an epithet have helped build the reputation of this 3 Everest Museum India one can understand only on seeing it. pioneering institute. The institute is The summit of Ghoom, Countless poems and an eponymous movie presently under the purview of the Ministry Tiger Hill in Darjeeling is the highest point of by acknowledge this. of Defence, Government of India and its this . It's also famous for is museum is worth a visit. magnificent view of the Mt Everest and Mt 2 Himalayan Mountaineering Kanchenjunga. The first shot of sunlight at Institute dawn shading upon the twin peaks painting the snow clad mountains in pale orange, is something one just cant miss. It is perhaps the most splendid experience one can have, Tenzing Norgay, who lived in Darjeeling, while in Darjeeling.  At an altitude of was the director of  2590 meters and 13 km away from the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute Lebong , Himalayan  for many years. The Mountaineering Darjeeling, Tiger Hill offers Mountaineering Institute, Darjeeling, magnificent view of the mountains. Darjiling Travel Guide - http://www.ixigo.com/travel-guide/darjiling page 3

Bhutia Basti Monastery used to be. An early renowned for its beauty all over the country. West Bengal, 734101, India Nr. CR Das Road, Darjeeling, West morning walk up to the top is pleasant but During 1950s and 60s the park was a hot Bengal, 734101, India be careful of the monkeys. spot for movies. However, with At the Lebong Cart Road on Jawahar passing time after a couple of decades the Parbat, just 2 km northeast of the Overlooking the mighty Kanchenjunga park was neglected due to the growing , the ranges, the Basti Monastery is 5 Shrubbery Nightingale Park tension in Darjeeling hills.  Everest Museum in Darjeeling settles nestled about a kilometer away from paying tribute to the history of attempts Darjeeling. The Bhutia Basti is the oldest made to scale and summit the mighty monastery in Darjeeling, originally built on Mount Everest.  Observatory Hill in 1765 by Lama Dorje- rinzing. It was sacked by the Nepalese in 1815 and then rebuilt near St Andrews In 2011 the park was again redeveloped Church in 1861. It was finally moved to its and opened to public. The place has still present location in the Bhutia Basti, near held on to its charming beauty and with its Chowrasta, in 1879. reconstruction, the beauty of the park has The museum showcases intriguing only been enhanced. Once again the place mementos and photos of all those who have has become a favourite place for tourists been ambitious enough to climb of the travelling to Darjeeling and as for the locals Lebong Cart Road, Richmond Hill, Mount Everest. There is an interesting the park is like the new toy of a child. So, on Darjeeling, West Bengal, 734101, display of the several mountaineers of India India your visit to Darjeeling do make sure to visit and their mountaineering gear, such as the this park, and be spell bound by its beauty. climbing tools and equipment, technical One major feature of the monastery is its Shrubbery Nightingale Park in clothing, head gear, camping gear and so library. It is an unusual blend of Tibeto- Darjeeling is a beautiful public park in on. Nepalese architecture and a storehouse of the city. Erstwhile the private courtyard of Where To rare artefacts, including ancient Buddhist Sir Thomas Tartan's Bungalow, this park was texts that have many stories to tell about once upon a time the relaxing place for the Eat British women back in the colonial the culture and tradition of the place. 5 Places Moreover, the gompa is home to the the days.  http://www.ixigo.com/foods-in-of-darjiling-lp-1050317 original copy of the Tibetan Book of the Dead, however to see this you have to get If you are curious enough to want to know 1 The Park Restaurant about the mountaineering equipment used prior permission. Also a fine gold-accented by great mountaineers, who dared to mural is placed inside the monastery, conquer the mighty Everest, this is the lending it a beautiful. historic aura. closest you will get. After being destroyed in a devastating The earthquake in the year 1934, it was rebuilt 4 Bhutia Basti Monastery Mahakal Temple is where the original into a splendorous park that became Darjiling Travel Guide - http://www.ixigo.com/travel-guide/darjiling page 4

The Park Hotel and Restaurant, 51, Gandhi Road, Near City Centre, Clubside, nehru road, Darjeeling, 51, Gandhi Road Laden La Road, Lakeside, , Darjeeling, West Darjeeling, West Bengal, 734101, West Bengal, 734101, India Darjeeling, West Bengal, 734101, Bengal, 734101, India India India +91-354-2256542 Rs. 510 +91-96798-89365 +91-354-2254194 +91-98007-07039 A perfect place to kick start your day in Kunga Restaurant in Darjeeling is a small, Darjeeling, Keventer’s is famous for its A famous place for vegetarian dishes of Another fine restaurant in Darjeeling, The cozy restaurant located very close to the breakfast and mouth-watering snacks. North Indian, South Indian and Chinese Park Restaurant offers delightful Thai food Dekeling Hotel. The specialty cuisine here is Indulge yourself in traditional English cuisines, Lunar Restaurant is part of the to satiate your taste buds. Adding to the Tibetan, however you will also find Chinese breakfast of sandwiches, sausages, salamis Lunar Hotel. satisfaction of the great food is the classy dishes on their menu. The food offered at and egg, followed by a cup of the Darjeeling ambiance and grand view of the mountains. the restaurant is absolutely delicious. tea here.  Don’t forget to try the Tom Yam soup, rated amongst 50 most delicious foods of the world, and the flat noodles at The Park. Although it specialises in Thai food, the The wooden flooring and furniture adds a Indian and Chinese cuisines are equally classic touch to the ambience of the place. good. The well stocked bar in the restaurant With a good reputation of serving great Located on the Nehru Road, Keventer’s The masala dosas, fried rice and tandoori acts as the cherry on the cake for the lovers food for about 16 years, this family run provides peaceful ambience with stunning items are quite fulfilling and economical. of good liquor. restaurant is a nice place to have your meals view of Mt. Kanchenjunga. It is a double- Snacks like samosas and pakoras are a while you are here. The restaurant has storeyed building, with a bakery on the must-have, especially if you're here before beautiful wood-panelled windows, a see ground floor. There is also a lovely proper meal times. through kitchen and a happy ambiance that dining area on the first floor. will instantly make you feel at ease.  5 Hasty Tasty Restaurant 2 Kunga Restaurant 4 Lunar Restaurant

Try out Tingmos with a nice platter of Chicken Sizzler for a fulfilling meal. Also this place has the best momos in town, you can try those out for starters.

3 Keventer’s 13 Nehru Road, Darjeeling, West Darjiling Travel Guide - http://www.ixigo.com/travel-guide/darjiling page 5

Bengal, 734101, India

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Hasty Tasty Restaurant is a self-service restaurant that offers all varieties of vegetarian Indian and Chinese dishes and Pizzas. Offering beautiful views, a comfortable ambience and reasonable prices, this place is quite famous among locals and tourists alike. The North Indian and South Indian thalis are a must have at Hasty Tasty restaurant. They also offer Chinese food and Italian snacks like Pizzas.  Darjiling Travel Guide - http://www.ixigo.com/travel-guide/darjiling page 6

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See A: Tiger Hill B: Himalayan Mountaineering Institute C: Everest Museum D: Bhutia Basti Monastery E: Shrubbery Nightingale Park Accommodation F: Heyagriva - The Comfort Homestay G: Dekeling Resort At Hawk's Nest H: George Homestay I: Heyagriva - The Comfort Homestay J: Dekeling Resort At Hawk's Nest K: George Homestay L: Heyagriva - The Comfort Homestay M: Dekeling Resort At Hawk's Nest N: George Homestay Food O: The Park Restaurant P: Kunga Restaurant Q: Keventer’s R: Lunar Restaurant S: Hasty Tasty Restaurant