Chowrasta
Chowrasta
Chowrasta is a wide promenade located on top of Nehru road in the heart of the town. It served as a public square of assembly for residents and visitors during the British Era. Now it is a local center of tourist attraction and a popular spot for local residents to assemble for a chat and to lounge in the sun.The square is lined up with old heritage stores in one side and there is an open view of the rolling hills and the snowy peaks on the other side.
Near Chowrasta
More to see around Darjeeling.
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Batasia Loop
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.
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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.
