5 Offbeat Places to visit near Darjeeling

by GOZO · February 17, 2018

If you are looking for a weekend getaway or a day tour near Darjeeling, then you have landed upon a right place. This page is all about 5 offbeat locations and least crowded tourist destinations.

Siliguri

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It is a beautiful city on the foothills of Himalayas. It is a less explored tourist spot as the majority of the crowd heads to Darjeeling. Siliguri matches Darjeeling in terms of natural beauty. The main attractions in this place are-

Salugara Monastery
Iskcon temple
Sports museum
Bengal Safari Park

Distance from Darjeeling: 62 kilometers, 2.5 hours

Book cab from Darjeeling to Siliguri

Kalimpong

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It is located again in the Himalayan foothills in the West Bengal state of India. You can find many colonial era buildings here. The top sights include-

Delo Park
Mangal Dham
Tinchuley
Durpin Monastery
Kalimpong science center

Distance from Darjeeling: 50 kilometers, 2 hours

Book cab from Darjeeling to Kalimpong

Namchi

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Namchi is located in Sikkim. The term Namchi in Sikkimese translates to “Sky High”. The popular sites in this place are-

Samdruptse
Tarey Bhir
Ngadak Monastery
Namchi Rock garden

Distance from Darjeeling: 45 kilometers, 2.5 hours by road

Book cab from Darjeeling to Namchi

Pelling

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Pelling is a small, peaceful town in the Sikkim state of India. The place is located in the foothills of Mount Khangchendzonga. The top sights in this place include-

Pemayangtse Monastery
Tashiding Monastery
Rabdentse ruins
Kirateshwar Mahadev temple
Kanchenjunga falls

Distance from Darjeeling: 72 kilometers, 4 hours by road

Book cab from Darjeeling to Pelling

Gangtok

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It is a capital city of Sikkim and is also an established Buddhist pilgrimage site. It is a preferred place for bikers, hikers, and trekkers. Popular sites in Gangtok are-