Excursions around Darjeeling

Have you got tired of the harsh neon lights of the city? Tired of the blaring of horns and tangles of the electric wires? It is time to come out of your daily routine amidst a humdrum life and fly out into a place that is a paradise to be in. Darjeeling is a place that offers you lofty mountains, a cool climate and rippling waterfalls. But if you want to discover the wonders of wilderness a little more closely, then you need to move a little away from the city of Darjeeling. A little more into the wild, where the sky is bluer, the waterfalls a bit cooler, the chirping of the birds wilder and the greenery a bit more dense-excursions around Darjeeling will definitely take you a bit more closer to nature.

Darjeeling and its surrounding areas definitely give you the taste of the wild Himalayas. The sky-touching mountains take you to a different world which is not infested by the worries of a regular city life. Darjeeling is in itself an enchanting place and if you go a bit farther, touring around Darjeeling can also be an exciting adventure. There are a lot of places around Darjeeling that can be a feast to the eyes and make your vacation a really memorable one.

The Senchal Lake is located not very far from the Tiger Hills. It is also a popular picnic spot of this area. The hill on which the lake is situated also has a golf course. Situated at a height of 8,160 ft above sea level, this is probably the highest picnic spot of the world.

Going around Darjeeling in India, the Sakya Monastery in Ghoom is also a place you can stop at. The monastery is a spectacular sight. With snow capped mountains forming its backdrop and gurgling waterfalls making its music, it is definitely a place that instills spirituality in you. Built around 1915, the main prayer hall is big enough for 60 monks.

Excursions outside Darjeeling city also includes the Yogachoeling Buddhist Monastery in Gompa. This monastery is located at about 8 kilometers towards the south of the town of Darjeeling. Established way back in 1875, this monastery is the largest and the most famous of its kind in the city. It is located near the Ghoom station just below the Hill Cart Raod.

Excursions around Darjeeling also include the cool and enchanting places like Kurseong, Kalimpong, Sikkim and Lava & Lolegaon. With rippling rapids and green creepers amidst the towering mountains, these places are sure to keep you mesmerized and have you gaping at the wonders of wilderness.

Other places around Darjeeling which you can visit while on a tour to this enthralling part of India are:

- Dooars Valley
- Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary
- Buxa Tiger Project
- Chapramari Wildlife Sanctuary