Darjeeling Travel Guide
Darjeeling is a world-famous hill station in West Bengal, known for tea gardens, colonial charm and stunning views of Kanchenjunga. Often called the “Queen of the Hills”, Darjeeling is famous for its toy train, cool climate and Himalayan sunrises.
📍 Quick Facts
StateWest Bengal
Famous ForTea gardens & Kanchenjunga views
Ideal Duration2–3 Days
LanguagesNepali, Bengali, English, Hindi
🌦 Live Weather & Network
WeatherLoading…
Temperature–
📱 NetworkJio, Airtel (good)
🌐 InternetGood 4G in town
🗓 Best Time to Visit
Mar – MaySpring & clear views
Oct – NovBest mountain views
Jun – SepMonsoon (landslides)
FestivalsDurga Puja & Losar
🎯 Things to See & Do
🏔 Places
🍽 Food
🛍 Shopping
✨ Experiences
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Tiger HillSunrise viewpoint
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Darjeeling Toy TrainUNESCO heritage
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Tea GardensWorld-famous estates
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Peace PagodaSpiritual site
🥟
MomosTibetan dumplings
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ThukpaNoodle soup
☕
Darjeeling TeaWorld-famous brew
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Bakery ItemsColonial cafés
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Tea ShopsAuthentic tea leaves
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Tibetan HandicraftsPrayer items
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Woolen ClothesCold weather wear
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Chowrasta MarketMain shopping area
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Sunrise WatchingTiger Hill
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Toy Train RideHistoric journey
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PhotographyTea & mountains
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Leisure WalksMall Road
🗺 Suggested Darjeeling Itinerary
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Day 1Tiger Hill · Tea gardens
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Day 2Toy Train · Peace Pagoda
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Day 3Mall Road · Local markets
🚆 How to Reach Darjeeling
✈️
Bagdogra Airport70 km
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NJP Railway Station75 km
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RoadScenic hill drive
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Taxi₹3000+
🏨 Where to Stay in Darjeeling
Luxury
Mid-Range
Budget
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Mayfair DarjeelingLuxury heritage stay
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Windamere HotelColonial charm
🏨
Central Heritage ResortComfort stay
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Cedar InnMid-range hotel
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Guest HousesAffordable rooms
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HomestaysLocal experience
🍴 Popular Food Places
🍽
Glenary’sBakery & café
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KeventersColonial eatery
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Tea LoungesLocal tea tasting
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Tibetan KitchensMomos & thukpa
📍 Nearby Destinations
🏔
Mirik · 50 kmLake town
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Kurseong · 32 kmHill town
🏞
Sikkim BorderMountain views
👕 What to Wear
Warm jackets & sweaters
Comfortable walking shoes
Rainwear (monsoon)
Layered clothing
🎉 Festivals
🪔
Durga PujaGrand celebrations
🎶
LosarTibetan New Year
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Local Cultural EventsSeasonal