Darjeeling Ropeway
Rangeet Valley Passenger Cable Car
One of India's earliest passenger ropeways, opened in 1968, descending from the ridge to the Rangit Valley and overlooking the tea gardens.
The Darjeeling Ropeway opened in 1968 and is one of India's earliest passenger cable cars. It starts at North Point, Singamari, on the north side of town and descends to Singla market in the Rangit Valley, passing through large tea gardens. On clear days, you can see Kanchenjunga. Usually, visitors ride to the midway station and then return the same way. The round trip takes about 1 hour, and tickets cost a few hundred rupees. In peak season, the queue can exceed 1 to 2 hours, so arrive early. Ticket availability depends on what is offered on site. It is about 3 km from Chowrasta Mall, and you can combine it with the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute and the zoo in the same morning.
Opening hours
About 10:00–16:00 (suspended in bad weather)
Nearby sights
- Himalayan Mountaineering Institute
- Happy Valley Tea Estate
- Tibetan Refugee Self Help Centre
- St. Andrew's Church
- Lloyd's Botanical Garden
- Bhutia Busty Monastery
- Chowrasta Mall
- Glenary's