Darjeeling Rock Garden

Surrounded by the picturesque sight the journey towards this scenic Rock Garden in itself is thrilling. There are sharp hairpin bends and the gradient road is very steep which can give cold chills to any new visitors but the astounding view of the adjacent valley will be accompanying you throughout your journey towards Rock Garden. One of the phenomenal events which will unfold before your eyes on the way to Rock Garden is the position of the clouds. You will see them somewhere down in the deep gorge, and as you descend quickly you will see them rising above you which is simply spellbinding. The tiresome yet thrilling journey will be long forgotten once you get to bask in the glorious terraced picnic spot of Rock Garden.

The alluring and soothing sound of the waterfall cascading down from the hills amidst lush green scenery and innumerable species of beautiful flowers and ornamental plants in Rock Garden are bound to take your breath away. Each season has its own charisma in Rock garden which has ensnared the heart of any nature lover and traveler. Listening to the lulling sound of the waterfall while relishing the relaxing boat ride with the backdrop view of the stunning Himalayas is the best way to spend some quality time amidst nature and Rock Garden is the perfect destination to unfold all these wonders while traveling to Darjeeling. It is recommended to keep Rock Garden as Must See place in your Darjeeling tour plan.

Ganga Maya Park

Not more than 3km from Darjeeling Rock, Ganga Maya Park is another popular tourist attraction. Surrounded by hills covered with lush green vegetation, the park looks stunning along with a natural water stream flowing through it. Over the stream, there are some small bridges. The leisure walk on the bridge will let you witness the crystal clear water flowing over the rocky bed. There is also a lake surrounded by hills where you can enjoy boating. You can spend some quality time in the park while exploring the beautiful fountain and the flower gardens of the park. During the season of Summer and autumn (high tourist season), you can enjoy cultural folk dance performed by the locals in the park.

Darjeeling Rock Garden Timings and Entry Fee

Darjeeling Rock Garden usually opens daily. As per the timings are concerned, it opens at around 8 am and closes at around 6 pm. The entry ticket price of both Darjeeling Rock and Ganga Maya Park is around 20 rupees per person. You have to pay 50 rupees to enjoy boating for around 15 minutes.

How to Reach Darjeeling Rock Garden

By Air: Bagdogra Airport is the nearest one around 90 km from Darjeeling. The airport is connected with all the major cities of India.

By Train: New Jalpaiguri Junction is the closest railhead which usually has direct railway connections with Kolkata, Delhi, Guwahati, and other major cities of India.

By Road: Cars are available to hire from Siliguri to reach Darjeeling comfortably. Even buses are available. From Darjeeling, you need to hire a taxi or jeep to finally reach Darjeeling Rock Garden. While returning, it is always preferred to book a car early as it is difficult to get a return transport.

Best Time to Visit Barbotey Rock Garden

One can visit Barbotey Rock Garden at any season of the year. It is truly a magnificent tourist destination worth exploring no matter at what time you visit Darjeeling. However, the months of summer and autumn are considered to be the best time.