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Darjeeling, West Bengal, India

5 days in Darjeeling

Tea gardens, toy trains and Kanchenjunga views. Here's how to spend 5 days in Darjeeling: a realistic day-by-day plan you can copy and tweak. The best time for this 5 days Darjeeling trip is March, April and June. Budget roughly $130/person/day before flights.

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Length
5 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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Day 4

09:00
Darjeeling Lok Sabha constituency~$5
Darjeeling Lok Sabha constituency is one of the 543 parliamentary constituencies in India. The constituency centres on Darjeeling in West Bengal. While five assembly segments are i
12:30
Peace Pagoda, Darjeeling~$5
Peace Pagoda, Darjeeling or Darjeeling Peace Pagoda is one of the Peace Pagodas designed to provide a focus for people of all races and creeds to help unite them in their search fo
16:00
Roman Catholic Diocese of Darjeeling
The Diocese of Darjeeling is a Latin Church ecclesiastical jurisdiction or diocese of the Catholic Church in India. It is a suffragan in the ecclesiastical province of the metropol
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Day 5

09:00
Windamere Hotel~$5
Windamere Hotel, built as 'Ada Villa' in 1841 and then turned into a boarding house for tea planters and other Raj types, on contract, in the late 1880s. In 1939, it became 'Windam
12:30
Mahakal temple
The Mahakal temple or Mahakal mandir is a sacred Hindu temple located in Darjeeling, West Bengal, India, dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva, the third god in the Hindu triumvirate. T
16:00
Jalapahar~$5
Jalapahar is a ridge as well as a locality in the hilly town of Darjeeling in the Indian state of West Bengal. There was a British military camp in this locality in the Raj days. T

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What 5 days in Darjeeling costs

What this trip costs

$1,191
Flights$45038%
Stay$23420%
Activities$11710%
Food$19516%
Local transport$787%
Shopping$524%
Buffer$655%
$238/day

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

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5 days in Darjeeling: FAQ

Is 5 days enough for Darjeeling?+

5 days is a comfortable amount of time to explore Darjeeling, with room for day trips and a slower pace. 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 5 days in Darjeeling cost?+

Budget around $130 per person per day for a mid-range trip (stay, food and activities), before flights, so roughly $650 per person for 5 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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