Early morning start your day with the visit of Tiger Hill viewpoint, Situated at an altitude of 2590 metres (8482 ft.). This spot has earned international fame for the magnificent view of the sunrise over "Kanchenjunga" and the great Eastern Himalayan Mountains.
Post-breakfast visit –
Himalayan Mountaineering Institute: The HMI was set up following the successful ascent of Mount Everest by the local hero Tenzing Norgay Sherpa and Sir Edmund Hillary. The institute is presently under the purview of the Ministry of Defence, Government of India and its museum is worth a visit.
Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park: It is a high-altitude wildlife park and new home for the Siberian Tiger, Himalayan Black Bear, Deer, Red Panda, Snow Leopard and Birds.
Tenzing and GombuRock: Two gigantic natural rocks in Darjeeling, Opposite to each other is one of the prime attractions of Darjeeling.
Chowrasta & Mall: Here people gather to chat, spend time basking in the sun or just to snatch a moment of peace. From Chowrasta take a charming stroll at the Darjeeling Mall. Chowrasta is the central place of the Mall Road.
Also, visit Peace Pagoda and Japanese temple: According to the Lotus Sutra, the very appearance of the Peace Pagoda is an embodiment of Lord Buddha that radiates peace and non-violence.
Ropeway - For incomparable views of Darjeeling and its alpine ambience, the Darjeeling Ropeway offers the most striking sights of the township, all through the bird’s eye view amidst the clouds. It gives you a feeling of flying over lush verdant valleys.
The evening is free. Overnight Hotel – Darjeeling.
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