Southfield College, Darjeeling

Name: Southfield College
Address: Darjeeling, India

#33 among attractions in Darjeeling

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Southfield College was founded as Loreto College in Darjeeling in August 1961 as a women's college. At the request of the government of West Bengal, the Irish Branch of the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Darjeeling Loreto Educational Society agreed to take care of its management. However, due to the lack of personnel, the Loreto nuns were compelled to hand over the college to the government of West Bengal, hence to be run as Southfield College. ()

Established: 1961 (63 years ago)Coordinates: 27°2'51"N, 88°16'2"E

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Southfield College – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Himalayan Zoo, Mahakal Temple, Lloyd's Botanical Garden, Bhutia Busty Monastery.

1.1 miNW
Zoological park with endangered species
Himalayan Zoo, Darjeeling
28 min walk • Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park is a 67.56-acre zoo in the town of Darjeeling in the Indian state of West Bengal. The zoo was opened in 1958, and an average elevation of 7,000 feet, is the largest high altitude zoo in India.
~370 ftN
Sacred and religious sites, Temple
Mahakal Temple, Darjeeling
2 min walk • The Mahakal Temple or Mahakal Mandir is a sacred Hindu temple located in Darjeeling in the state of West Bengal, India dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva, the third god in the Hindu triumvirate.
~1950 ftSW
Botanical garden, Park
Lloyd's Botanical Garden, Darjeeling
10 min walk • Lloyd's Botanical Garden, or Darjeeling Botanical Garden, is a botanical garden in Darjeeling in the Indian state of West Bengal.
~1370 ftNE
Monastery
Bhutia Busty Monastery, Darjeeling
7 min walk • Bhutia Busty monastery or Karma Dorjee Chyoling monastery is a Buddhist monastery located in Bhutia Busty, Darjeeling district, India. It belongs to the Red Sect of Buddhist Lamas.
1.1 miNW
Specialty museum, Museum, History museum
Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Darjeeling
29 min walk • The Himalayan Mountaineering Institute was established in Darjeeling, India on 4 November 1954 to encourage mountaineering as an organized sport in India.
0.6 miNW
27°3'13"N • 88°15'37"E
Nightingale Park/Shrubbery Park, Darjeeling
16 min walk • Park
~300 ftNE
Mountain, Park
Observatory Hill, Darjeeling
2 min walk • Observatory Hill is a hill near Chowrasta square, or The Mall as it is popularly known, in Darjeeling, West Bengal, India. Views of snow-clad peaks, including Mount Kanchenjunga, are visible from the Observatory Hill. The Bhutia Busty monastery was originally located here. Now the hill has the temple of Mahakal.
~590 ftSE
27°2'48"N • 88°16'7"E
Deshbandu Museum, Darjeeling
3 min walk • Museum
~190 ftN
27°2'53"N • 88°16'1"E
St. Andrew's Church, Darjeeling
1 min walk • Church
~1000 ftS
Historic walking areas, Square
Chowrasta, Darjeeling
5 min walk • Chowrasta is a historical public square in the Victorian era hill resort town of Darjeeling in the state of West Bengal, India. Located in the heart of the town it was the fashionable place of assembly for residents and visitors in the 18th Century.
1 miNW
27°3'28"N • 88°15'24"E
Tenzing Rock, Darjeeling
25 min walk • Outdoor activities, Climbing, View point

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Southfield College?

Nearby attractions include St. Andrew's Church, Darjeeling (1 min walk), Observatory Hill, Darjeeling (2 min walk), Mahakal Temple, Darjeeling (2 min walk), Deshbandu Museum, Darjeeling (3 min walk).

How to get to Southfield College by public transport?

The nearest stations to Southfield College:

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Bus and taxi stand (6 min walk)

Train

Darjeeling (18 min walk)