Lloyd's Botanical Garden
A Himalayan high-altitude botanical garden built in 1878, famous for its orchid house and spring rhododendrons, and quiet with few visitors.
Lloyd's Botanical Garden was completed in 1878 on land donated by local banker Lloyd. It covers about 16 hectares and grows alpine plants from the Himalayan region in terraces along the hillside. The highlight is the orchid house, which holds hundreds of orchid species. In spring, rhododendrons and magnolias bloom, and there are also a cactus greenhouse and a Japanese garden. Few visitors come here, so it is good for a quiet stroll. It lies below the market and bus station, about 20 minutes on foot from Chowrasta Mall, but the return trip uphill is tiring. Admission is cheap or free; check on site.
Opening hours
Approx. 06:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Glenary's
- Chowrasta Mall
- St. Andrew's Church
- Darjeeling Himalayan Railway
- Happy Valley Tea Estate
- Bhutia Busty Monastery
- Tibetan Refugee Self Help Centre
- Japanese Peace Pagoda