Nestled in the Himalayas, Darjeeling surrounded by tea plantations is one of the most popular hill stations of India.
Darjeeling is famous for Tiger Hill, the highest point (2590 m) and an excellent spot to see the world's third highest peak Kanchenjunga (8598 m) at sun-rise as its snowy peak emerges from darkness into light; Ghoom Buddhist Monastery enshrines the image of Maietrya's Buddha. The other places of interest are the Zoological Park, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute and Museum, Botanical Gardens and Tibetan Refugees Self Help Centre. Darjeeling is most famous for for export of Tea.

The best time to visit plantations is between April to November when plucking is in the progress.

Toy Train, the journey to Darjeeling from New Jalpaiguri (main station connecting to east and north India) on the miniature railway (popularly called Toy Train) is a superb experience. The train runs daily, although services during the monsoon are often disrupted due to the track being washed away. The train passes through interesting tea plantation areas provides a panoramic view of the valley.