Batasia Loop & Gurkha War Memorial
Located just below the Ghoom Monastery is the Batasia Loop of Darjeeling Himalayan Railways (popularly known as Toy Train). Here the toy train makes a complete 360 degree loop around the famous Gurkha War memorial. The war memorial was built in 1988 and honours the brave Gurkha soldiers who were martyred after the Indian Independence in various wars. A 30-feet high cenotaph with the “Roll of Honour” of the martyrs written on it is guarded by a 9-feet high bronze statue of a Gurkha soldier at the backdrop of the mighty Mt. Kanchenjunha.
Darjeeling
Darjeeling – Lovingly called the “Queen of the Himalayas”, this erstwhile summer capital of the British Empire is a bustling tourist town with fabulous manicured gardens, heritage buildings, the Darjeeling zoo, the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (better known as the “Toy Train”), the picturesque Mall and some famous eateries like Glenary’s and Keventers. While in Darjeeling, you should also treat yourself to the legendary blend of Darjeeling tea. Darjeeling is 17 kms from Parmaguri.
Ghoom Monastery
The Yiga Choeling Monastery popularly known as Ghoom Monastery was established in 1850. Located on hill top at 8000 feet and 14 kms from Parmaguri, the Ghoom Monastery is famous for its paintings and 15-feet high statue of the Maitreya Buddha. The monastery also commands a panoramic view of Mt. Kanchenjungha.
Jorepokhri
Jorepokhri is located at 7400 feet and just 5 kms from our Deorali Retreat Homestay. Jorepokhri is a hill top located amidst the pine forests with a great view of Mt. Kanchenjungha, Darjeeling and Kurseong. “Jore” means two and “Pokhri” refers to ponds – so here you would find two ponds on a hill top. Jorepokahri is popular to wildlife enthusiasts for the Himalayan Salamanders too. They are usually visible during the rainy season.
Simana View Point
This view point is located at the border of Nepal and India. Here, you can set one foot in India and another foot in Nepal and enjoy a breathtaking view of the mountains in Nepal and mighty Mt. Kanchenjungha. You will also find a small market here, where you can shop for local clothes and other things.
