Inaugurated in 1903, the Bengal Natural History Museum is one of the top attractions in Darjeeling and contains a comprehensive collection of fauna specimens from the Himalayas. There are more than 4000 here, including insects, reptiles, birds, fish and mammals. An estuarine crocodile is also on display here, allowing visitors a glimpse of one of the region’s most feared creatures. 

Address: Bishop Eric Benjamin Road, Darjeeling

Hours: 10:00 – 16:00

Entry Fee: Rs5 (Adult)