Darjeeling is one of the most beautiful hill stations in the Eastern part of India , located at an altitude of 6 ,710 ft in northeast India and is a part of the state of West Bengal. The untouched beauty of hills , land of mesmerizing sunrises , Queen of the Himalayas , etc are some of the synonyms that suit best for Darjeeling. This scenic hill station of the east is the perfect getaway to a romantic honeymoon for newlyweds’ couple.
Darjeeling was happened to be the summer capital of India under the British Raj. Darjeeling has been one of the most popular hill stations in India since the ages. Darjeeling is mainly famous for its beautiful Tea plantations , toy train , and the quality of Darjeeling tea. One of the reasons for which this place is known as the Queen of the Himalayas is the setting of this hill station among the lush green slopes of tree Plantation. The tea gardens are dotted with women plucking tea leaves and there are around 86 tea estates in Darjeeling. These tea estates are responsible for producing the worldwide famous Darjeeling Tea.
The nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport and the nearest major railway station is New Jalpaiguri NJP. It takes about 3 hours to reach Darjeeling from both Bagdogra Airport and New Jalpaiguri NJP Railway station by Car. Private taxis shared taxis , and buses are the main public transports to get to Darjeeling from NJP Railway Station or Bagdogra Airport. Moreover , you can take the amazing toy train ride from New Jalpaiguri or Siliguri up to Darjeeling. The toy train ride is about a 7-hour lazy journey through scenic sights of Himalayas.
Best time to visit Darjeeling
Now if you are wondering about the thought that what could be the best time to visit Darjeeling. Well , let us tell you that February - March , and September - November is the best time to visit Darjeeling. Winters here experience harsh cold , however , snowfall is rarely seen in Darjeeling. Summers are a bit warmer than winters , yet colder than the rest of the West Bengal , hence making it an ideal time to visit. Darjeeling receives heavy rainfall in monsoon season that causes landside and blocked roads making travel inaccessible and challenging.
Mall or Chowrasta is the main town center of Darjeeling , which is a flat open public square , a pedestrian-only zone free of vehicular traffic and surrounded by colorful stores with the backdrop of mountains and valleys.
Gangtok the capital city of Sikkim is just an only 4-hour drive away from Darjeeling. It is one among several other great destinations in Sikkim which offer a great opportunity to include with your Darjeeling visit. Residents of Darjeeling are mostly immigrant Nepalese predominantly Gorkhas , Tibetans , as well as some Lepchas and Bhutias from Sikkim. Nepalese are mostly Hindus while Tibetan follows Buddhism. If you compare them with the people living in lower plains , they are quite different both in looks and culture. But they are warm and tourist-friendly.
Best Places to visit in Darjeeling
Great attractions and the best places to visit in Darjeeling are countless. These attractions and tourist destinations include great viewpoints offering magnificent views of Kanchenjunga snow peaks , Buddhist monasteries , historic churches , temples , rolling tea estates on mountain slopes , museum , art galleries , parks & gardens , waterfalls , cable car ride offering you stunning views of the mountain landscapes and tea gardens below and more.
When it comes to food , Darjeeling has great options for Thai & Tibetan cuisine , Indian , Chinese , and Nepali dishes. Various Price ranges would suit all. Darjeeling is crammed with various costly restaurants and tiny shack eateries providing excellent food at very affordable prices.
Shopping is a must for some of the famous products when you are at your Darjeeling Trip. Shopping options start from handmade crafts & jewelry to many different woolen clothes , jackets and Kashminas. Darjeeling Tea is highly recommended to shop from here. Its price can range between up to INR 700 to INR 50 ,000 per kg , depending upon the way of cultivation.
Darjeeling’s Nightlife
Darjeeling’s Nightlife is filled up with full of fun and entertainment. There are some great pubs and bars in Darjeeling which offer a great environment with soothing music and great drinks where many locals and tourists gather in the late evening.
Popular themes for Darjeeling are- Darjeeling Honeymoon Tour , Darjeeling Sightseeing , Darjeeling and Sikkim Family Tour , Darjeeling Getaway Tour , etc. Tourists visit to admire the untouched beauty and soothing environment of Darjeeling.
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Best Darjeeling Tour Packages
| Darjeeling | Duration | Price |
|---|
| 4 Days 3 Nights Darjeeling with Darjeeling Tour Package |
4 Days/ 3 Nights |
₹8,500 |
| Best 3 Days 2 Nights darjeeling Tour Package by A to Z Tours And Travels |
3 Days/ 2 Nights |
₹7,500 |
| 02nights 03days Queen of Hills Darjeeling |
3 Days/ 2 Nights |
₹5,500 |
| 02 night 03 days Darjeeling Package |
3 Days/ 2 Nights |
₹7,500 |
| Darjeeling 3 Days 02 Night (West Bengal) |
3 Days/ 2 Nights |
₹6,100 |
| 3N 4D Darjeeling Tour Package |
4 Days/ 3 Nights |
₹8,250 |
| 4 Days 3 Nights darjeeling Tour Package by Burning Desire Travels |
4 Days/ 3 Nights |
₹10,999 |
| 02 nights / 03 days Beauty of Hills Darjeeling |
3 Days/ 2 Nights |
₹9,500 |
| 3N Darjeeling Luxury tour |
4 Days/ 3 Nights |
₹12,650 |
| 3 Days 2 Nights darjeeling Tour Package by Heaven of Holiday |
3 Days/ 2 Nights |
₹16,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time to visit Darjeeling?
February to March and September to November are the best time to visit Darjeeling, as one can see most of the attraction with amazing weather all around. Monsoon is not the season to visit worthy, as there are heavy rainfalls that causes landslide and blocked roads making travel inaccessible and challenging.
How to reach Darjeeling?
Darjeeling has good connectivity by rail, roads, and air to reach in the city not only from the other cities of the country but also from the different part of the world. New Jalpaiguri (NJP) is the nearest railway station and Bagdogra Airport is the nearest airport both are at 4 hours drive away from the Darjeeling city center. One can take a private cab either from NJP Railway Station or Bagdogra Airport to reach Darjeeling.
What is Darjeeling famous for?
Darjeeling is famous worldwide for the Darjeeling Tea that grows here only and great view of the Kanchenjunga range of mountains that it offers. Apart from the stated above, it is also known for its rich cultural & natural heritage and the famous toy train ride that has been declared a UN heritage.
Best Things to do in Darjeeling?
Darjeeling offers various things to do once you are there on your trip. You can enjoy the scenic ride of toy train through the hilly terrain with some amazing views of Kunchenjunga Mountain range or you can visit the tea gardens, one can take up trekking as well here. Apart from all above mentioned, one can come here to live at a peaceful place between untouched natures to rejuvenate again.
How many days should I plan for Darjeeling?
One can plan 5 to 6 days for Darjeeling to enjoy and experience all attractions and famous places in and around the city. Darjeeling is not a very big city, but it is sure that one can not cover all the surprises of this place within a day or two. So it is better to plan for a week to visit all the places along with some places of Sikkim and Gangtok.
