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Darjeeling, West Bengal, India

3 days in Darjeeling

Tea gardens, toy trains and Kanchenjunga views. Here's how to spend 3 days in Darjeeling: a realistic day-by-day plan you can copy and tweak. The best time for this 3 days Darjeeling trip is March, April and June. Budget roughly $130/person/day before flights.

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Length
3 days
Best time
March, April, June
~Cost/day
$130
Currency
USD
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Day 1

09:00
Gorkhaland Territorial Administration~$5
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
12:30
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
16:00
Central market & street-food lunch~$12
Grab lunch where locals do.
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Day 2

09:00
St. Paul's School, Darjeeling~$5
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
12:30
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.
16:00
Darjeeling railway station~$5
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
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Day 3

09:00
Darjeeling~$5
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
12:30
Maharani Girls' High School~$5
Maharani Girls High School is a Higher Secondary school for girls located at Darjeeling, West Bengal, India.
16:00
Dhirdham Temple
Dhirdham Temple is a Hindu temple located in Darjeeling, India. The temple was constructed in 1939 by Rai Saheb Purna Bahadur Pradhan from Nepal. The architectural design was done

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What 3 days in Darjeeling costs

What this trip costs

$871
Flights$45052%
Stay$11713%
Activities$708%
Food$11713%
Local transport$475%
Shopping$314%
Buffer$394%
$290/day

Estimates for planning, so check live prices before you book.

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3 days in Darjeeling: FAQ

Is 3 days enough for Darjeeling?+

3 days is enough to cover the main highlights of Darjeeling without rushing the essentials. The plan above balances the must-sees with time to wander.

What should I do on day 1 in Darjeeling?+

Start with Gorkhaland Territorial Administration, Chowrasta (Darjeeling) and Central market & street-food lunch. The full first day is mapped out above.

How much does 3 days in Darjeeling cost?+

Budget around $130 per person per day for a mid-range trip (stay, food and activities), before flights, so roughly $390 per person for 3 days. The cost breakdown above splits it by category.

When is the best time to visit Darjeeling?+

The best months to visit Darjeeling are March, April, June and November, when the weather suits sightseeing best.

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