Darjeeling, a pretty hill station nestled in the lap of nature is a delight for the tourists with its lush greenery, lofty mountains, amazing trekking trails, tranquil ambience, and innumerable places of attraction.
A visit to Tiger Hills is a part of every tourist itinerary. The hilltop provides a panoramic view of the rising sun over the Mt Kachenjunga. The Dhirdam Temple built in 1939 carries a strong Tibetan influence and shows Shiva in different moods. The Yiga Choling Monastery draws tourists in large numbers. It shows the images of the Maitreya Buddha and houses ancient palm leaf and paper manuscripts.
Another attraction for the tourist is Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park. The unique aspect of this tourist spot is that it is only zoo in the world that breeds Tibetan Wolf in Captivity.
The Lloyd Botanical Garden carries several species of orchids and makes an important place of tourist attraction.
The tourists should also check out the Natural History Museum that has fine collection of Himalayan mammals, reptiles, birds, insects and butterflies of the region.
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