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Darjeeling, West Bengal, India

Darjeeling travel guide

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Tea gardens, toy trains and Kanchenjunga views. The best time to visit Darjeeling is March, April, June and November. A mid-range trip runs roughly $130/person/day before flights.

Best time
March, April, June
Ideal length
3 days
~Cost/day
$130
Currency
USD
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Best time to visit Darjeeling

The best time to visit Darjeeling is March, April, June and November. Here's the average temperature through the year:

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Top things to do in Darjeeling

Highlights from Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap.

Culture & sights

Gorkhaland Territorial Administration
Gorkhaland Territorial Administration
The Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA) is a semi-autonomous council consisting of the northernmost areas of the Indian state of West Bengal. The GTA was formed in 2012 to
~$5 · 1.5h
St. Paul's School, Darjeeling
St. Paul's School, Darjeeling
St. Paul's School is a private boarding school for boys in the town of Darjeeling, West Bengal, India. It is known as "Eton of the East" because it is thought to follow similar cul
~$5 · 1.5h
Darjeeling
Darjeeling
Darjeeling is a city in the northernmost region of the Indian state of West Bengal. Located in the Eastern Himalayas, it has an average elevation of 2,045 metres (6,709 ft). To the
~$5 · 1.5h
Darjeeling railway station
Darjeeling railway station
Darjeeling railway station is the main railway station in Darjeeling district in the Indian state of West Bengal. The station lies on UNESCO World Heritage Site Darjeeling Himalaya
~$5 · 1.5h

Nature & outdoors

Chowrasta (Darjeeling)
Chowrasta (Darjeeling)
Chowrasta "Intersection" lit. where four roads meet) is a historical public square in the Victorian era hill resort town of Darjeeling in the state of West Bengal, India. Located i
Free · 2h
Lloyd's Botanical Garden
Lloyd's Botanical Garden
Lloyd's Botanical Garden, or Darjeeling Botanical Garden, is a botanical garden in Darjeeling in the Indian state of West Bengal.
Free · 2h

Food & markets

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Local food tour of Darjeeling
Taste the signature dishes of Darjeeling.
~$25 · 2h
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Central market & street-food lunch
Grab lunch where locals do.
~$12 · 1.3h

A sample 3-day Darjeeling itinerary

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Day 1
09:00 · Gorkhaland Territorial Administration12:30 · Chowrasta (Darjeeling)16:00 · Central market & street-food lunch
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Day 2
09:00 · St. Paul's School, Darjeeling12:30 · Lloyd's Botanical Garden16:00 · Darjeeling railway station
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Day 3
09:00 · Darjeeling12:30 · Maharani Girls' High School16:00 · Dhirdham Temple

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Darjeeling travel FAQ

When is the best time to visit Darjeeling?+

The best months to visit Darjeeling are March, April, June and November, when the weather is most comfortable for sightseeing.

How many days do you need in Darjeeling?+

Most travellers find 3 days ideal for Darjeeling, enough to see the highlights without rushing. Add a day or two if you want day trips.

Is Darjeeling expensive to visit?+

Budget roughly $130 per person per day for a mid-range trip in Darjeeling (accommodation, food and activities), before flights. Costs scale up or down with your travel style.

What are the top things to do in Darjeeling?+

Popular highlights include Gorkhaland Territorial Administration, St. Paul's School, Darjeeling, Darjeeling and Darjeeling railway station. There's a longer list above, or start a plan and swap things in.

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