Darjeeling has signature sights that define most first visits. Choose two or three anchors per day instead of stacking distant points.
Tiger Hill: Early sunrise views toward Kanchenjunga on clear mornings. Allow realistic time and local opening rules.
Happy Valley Tea Estate: Working tea estate visits and tastings when open. Allow realistic time and local opening rules.
Mirik Lake: Pine air and a softer pace on common return-day routes. Allow realistic time and local opening rules.
Photography and dress codes matter at religious or heritage sites — read signs and follow guide advice.
Canaan can sequence sights around your stay location to reduce backtracking.
