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Darjeeling

Queen of the Hills & Tea Capital

4 daysIdeal stay₹700From / nightFreeEntryMarch – May,Best windowNew Jalpaiguri (NJP)Nearest rail · 88 km

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

Pairs well with

Lachung & Yumthang Valley· 6h away

When to go

Month-by-month fit

J F M A M J J A S O N D

GreatOkayAvoid⟡ Jul: 80

Honest take for Jul: Monsoon — lush green landscapes but risk of leeches, leeches, and landslides. Road access may be disrupted. (high crowds.)

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

Nearest transport

New Jalpaiguri (NJP)88 km

Bagdogra Airport90 km

Stay options

budget₹700/night

mid₹2,000/night

luxury₹6,000/night

Best time to visit

March – May, October – November

How to get here

NJP Station → Darjeeling

shared_jeep · 3h

₹250

approx.

NJP Station → Darjeeling

train · 7h (toy train)

₹500

approx.

NJP Station → Darjeeling

cab · 2.5h

₹2,000

approx.

Nearby attractions

Tiger HillBatasia LoopGhum MonasteryTea EstatesHappy Valley Tea GardenMirik

Darjeeling

Queen of the Hills & Tea Capital

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4 daysIdeal stay₹700From / nightFreeEntryMarch – May,Best windowNew Jalpaiguri (NJP)Nearest rail · 88 km

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

Pairs well with

Lachung & Yumthang Valley· 6h away

When to go