Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park

  Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park also known as Darjeeling Zoo is the only place in Darjeeling where you can explore the fauna more closely. Located at an altitude of 2133.5 m, with Mount Kanchenjunga as the backdrop, it is renowned for preserving and breeding animals adapted to alpine conditions. The zoo has found immense success in breeding most endangered species like red panda, snow leopard and Siberian tiger. It has also various other rare species of animals like gorals and few rare birds. The zoo remains crowded almost round the year but the best time to visit is around April to June and September to December. It is located at a quite place just above Singamari and is clean and peaceful unlike the main town.

Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park 

Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park is home to various species of birds and Himalayan animals, protected for breeding of some endangered Himalayan animals which are on the verge of extinction. Red Panda is the major attraction of this Zoo, where thousands of hundreds of locations as well as tourists from all over come to catch the marvellous view of the wild animals in their natural atmosphere.
  You will also love shopping at the various stalls put up by the local people who mainly deal in hand made local goods.
Holidays in Darjeeling (click here) certainly become special and complete visiting these two places. There are various holiday packages which will offer you with affordable and heavenly holidays. So, please come and explore the enchanting beauty of this tiny hill station.