Darjeeling (2134 m), West Bengal : Darjeeling (666 km from Kolkata) is a major hill station with hills covered with tea plantations, complicated series of interconnecting roads, Victorian colonial mansions and a striking population of Nepalis and Tibetans. The peak tourist season is Oct and Dec, while the best season is from mid March to May with clear skies. Share jeeps run in the town.

Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (Toy train) : It is a world Heritage route by UNESCO. One has to reach Siliguri/New Jaipalguri from Kolkata. The toy train connects Darjeeling by narrow gauge (86 km, 7 hour). The 2 ft wide narrow gauge toy train is operational since Sep 1881. One day advance reservation will ensure your seat. Batasia loop on the railway line near Ghoom is a great engineering feet.

Dhirdham mandir is near the railway station.

Chowrasta is the town centre, the main shopping street is Nehru road. For Great Himalayan views, follow the Bhanu Bhakta Sarani from Chowrasta to Observatory hill (200 m). In clear weather the skyline is dominated by Khangchendzonga, India's highest peak and world's third highest peak. Sky will be clear in the early morning. Mahakala temple and the Dorje Ling monastery with gompa at Observatory hill are the major pilgrim centres of the town. Gandhi road near the TV tower has many budget hotels. Bhutia Busty gompa with gold accented mural is follow CR Das road from Chowrasta (400 m).