Himalayan Zoo, Darjeeling

Name: Himalayan Zoo
Address: Darjeeling, India
Telephone: +91 354 225 3709

#1 among attractions in Darjeeling

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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. It specializes in breeding animals adapted to alpine conditions, and has successful captive breeding programs for the snow leopard, the critically endangered Himalayan wolf and the red panda. The zoo attracts about 300,000 visitors every year. The park is named after Padmaja Naidu, daughter of Sarojini Naidu. The zoo serves as the central hub for Central Zoo Authority of India's red panda program and is a member of the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums. ()

Local name: पद्मजा नायडू हिमालयन प्राणी उद्यान Opened: 1958 (66 years ago)Area: 66.72 acres (0.1042 mi²)Visitors per year: 300 thous.Animals: 156Coordinates: 27°3'31"N, 88°15'16"E

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Himalayan Zoo – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

1.1 miSE
Sacred and religious sites, Temple
Mahakal Temple, Darjeeling
27 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.
1.1 miSE
Botanical garden, Park
Lloyd's Botanical Garden, Darjeeling
28 min walk • Lloyd's Botanical Garden, or Darjeeling Botanical Garden, is a botanical garden in Darjeeling in the Indian state of West Bengal.
1.1 miSE
Monastery
Bhutia Busty Monastery, Darjeeling
29 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.
~180 ftSW
Specialty museum, Museum, History museum
Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Darjeeling
1 min walk • The Himalayan Mountaineering Institute was established in Darjeeling, India on 4 November 1954 to encourage mountaineering as an organized sport in India.
0.5 miSE
27°3'13"N • 88°15'37"E
Nightingale Park/Shrubbery Park, Darjeeling
13 min walk • Park
1.1 miSE
Mountain, Park
Observatory Hill, Darjeeling
29 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.
1.2 miSE
27°2'48"N • 88°16'7"E
Deshbandu Museum, Darjeeling
31 min walk • Museum
1.4 miSW
Park
Arya Tea Estate, Darjeeling
36 min walk • Arya Tea Estate is a tea garden in the Darjeeling Pulbazar CD block in the Darjeeling Sadar subdivision of the Darjeeling district in West Bengal...
0.6 miNE
Park
Puttabong Tea Estate, Darjeeling
16 min walk • Puttabong Tea Estate is a tea garden in the Darjeeling Pulbazar CD block in the Darjeeling Sadar subdivision of the Darjeeling district in the Indian state of West Bengal.
1.1 miSE
27°2'53"N • 88°16'1"E
St. Andrew's Church, Darjeeling
28 min walk • Church
1.3 miSE
Historic walking areas, Square
Chowrasta, Darjeeling
32 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Himalayan Zoo open?

Himalayan Zoo is open:

Monday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday closed
Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Sunday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Himalayan Zoo?

Nearby attractions include Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Darjeeling (1 min walk), Tenzing Rock, Darjeeling (4 min walk), Darjeeling Rangeet Valley Ropeway, Darjeeling (5 min walk), St Joseph's College, Darjeeling (6 min walk).

How to get to Himalayan Zoo by public transport?

The nearest stations to Himalayan Zoo:

Bus

Bus and taxi stand (31 min walk)