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Darjeeling

Queen of the Hills & Tea Capital

Recommended

4 days

Best time

March – May,

Entry fee

Free

Food / day

450

About

Perched at 2,050m, Darjeeling offers magical views of Kanchenjunga, the world-famous Toy Train (Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, UNESCO Heritage), and rolling tea gardens.

Must-see highlights

Tiger Hill sunrise
Toy Train ride
Tea garden walk
Batasia Loop
Peace Pagoda
Rock Garden
Happy Valley Tea Estate visit
Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoo
Himalayan Mountaineering Institute
Ghoom Monastery
Tenzing Rock climbing practice
Observatory Hill Mahakal Temple
Mirik lake boating (50km)

On the map

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · New Jalpaiguri (NJP) 88km · Bagdogra Airport 90km

Nearby attractions

Tiger HillBatasia LoopGhum MonasteryTea EstatesHappy Valley Tea GardenMirik

How to get here

NJP StationDarjeeling

shared_jeep · 3h

250

approx.

NJP StationDarjeeling

train · 7h (toy train)

500

approx.

NJP StationDarjeeling

cab · 2.5h

2,000

approx.

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Best Time to Visit

March – May, October – November

Nearest Transport

New Jalpaiguri (NJP)88 km
Bagdogra Airport90 km

Stay Options

budget700/night
mid2,000/night
luxury6,000/night

Best time to visit

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Peak (80+) Good (60+) Fair Avoid

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