In India, the 'Toy Train' is among the few remaining small gauge trains in service.
Batasia Loop, which upgrades the Toy Train and takes you through a tunnel before concluding with expansive vistas, doubles as a War Memorial.
Darjeeling is home to several endangered species of animals, including the Royal Bengal Tiger, Snow Leopard, and Red Panda.
Tiger Hill, the highest point in Darjeeling, provides views of Mt. Kanchenjunga and, on clear days, even Mt. Everest. Watch the sunrise there.
The greatest monastery in Darjeeling is exquisitely ornamented with a variety of colors and unique patterns.
The vibrant gardens of Nightingale Park, which is close to Mall Road, make it the perfect place for a revitalizing morning stroll.
There is peace and quiet at the Peace Pagoda, away from the hustle and bustle of the town.
The thick pine trees around the walking track at Lamahatta, which leads to a little lake at the peak and is perpetually shrouded in fog.
Thurbo Tea Estate features undulating hills of tea that are a verdant green on the route to Mirik. Take a tea-tasting tour at the Goodricke Factory.
Hike to Sandakphu, the highest point in West Bengal, for breathtaking vistas of the Himalayas and blossoming rhododendron trees.