Batasia Loop
Batasia
The Batasia loop is situated about 5 kms away from Darjeeling town. It is a gigantic railway loop where the Toy Train makes a 360 Degree turn. It was basically built to make it possible for the Toy Train to cut the deep ascent. Strategically located the Batasia Loop offers a panoramic view of the Kanchanjunga Range. There is a War Memorial constructed in the memory of the brave Gorkha soldiers who laid down their lives in the different wars since the independence of the nation. There is also a well furbished market where visitors can buy locally made purses, bags and other decorative items.
Near Batasia Loop
More to see around Darjeeling.
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Chowrasta
Chowrasta is a wide promenade located on top of Nehru road in the heart of the town.
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Darjeeling Train
The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway(DHR), aptly referred as the "Toy Train", is a 2 ft (610 mm) narrow-gauge.
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Darjeeling Zoo
Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, commonly known as Darjeeling Zoo is also located within the premises of the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute.
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Druk Thupten Sangag Choling Monastery (Dali Monastery)
Druk Thupten Sangak Choling monastery popularly known as Dali monastery is located at Dali about 4 kms away from Darjeeling town.
