Darjeeling

QUEEN OF HILLS AND LAND OF THUNDER

Best Time of Visit

March to June and October to December

Ideal Duration for Visit

4 to 5 days

Average Budget

15000 to 18000 INR per person

Welcome To

Darjeeling

QUEEN OF HILLS AND LAND OF THUNDER

Best Time of Visit

March to June and October to December

Ideal Duration for Visit

4 to 5 days

Average Budget

15000 to 18000 INR per person

Planning Toolkit

SUMMERS

Darjeeling witness maximum tourist outreach in winters. Open blue sky and mountain touching it makes it a sight to appreciate. Friendly weather with not too much heat and pleasant weather in evening makes it easy to explore.

RAIN

Darjeeling have heavy rainfall. It isn’t appropriate to visit around this time because roadblocks and heavy downpour wouldn’t allow you to step out. Many tourists attractions are closed during this season.

AUTUMN

Right after rainfall in late August and early September weather changes. This time around few enthusiast plan their trips to capture exquisite Darjeeling in cameras.

WINTERS

Early winters are very much favorable for tourists. A little dip in temperature with hot tea and soup to captivate Kanchenjunga. An explicit dip in temperature can make it very cold. But there is very rare snowfall in Darjeeling.

A SLICE OF TIBET

Darjeeling is a blend of different cultures. It is a refugee home to sever Tibetans. When Dalai Lama came to India with countrymen, they all settled across India in various cities including Darjeeling. Darjeeling became an important diaspora of Tibetans.

ASIA’S LARGEST ROPEWAY

Darjeeling- Rangit Valley Ropeway is the largest in Asia. Once you start this ride you will be on cloud nine to see such beauty to behold you. That mist just at the top of your head would lookalike you are walking on clouds.

RIVER RAFTING IN TEESTA:

If you want to witness adrenaline rush then don’t miss out on this adventure sport. Teesta would give you an experience in those rapids to behold for life.

A SIP OF TEA

Darjeeling is the biggest exporter of tea in whole world. Aromatic valley of tea would be refreshing as you walk around verdant pruned bushes. Don’t forget to fill you baggage with such flavored teas.

TOY TRAIN

Not to miss opportunity to explore Darjeeling via toy train. From Jalpaiguri to Darjeeling this 80 km long journey would give a sneak peek in city. It remains a beat in heart until now.

CABS

To travel to several tourist attractions you need to hire a cab. Due to distance and steep roads avoid travelling on unsafe mode of transport.

BUS

There are several local transport bodies which travel from one tourism place to another. If you want to get a closer look at regional trends bus is your option.

AUTOS AND WALKING

To travel inside City and explore hidden gems and shop from streets. Take an auto or walk around footpaths to soak in the city.

LANGUAGE

Nepali is the lingua Franca of Darjeeling. Bengali, Hindi and English are few other familiar languages.

CRIME RATE

At 41.36% crime rate remains moderate. CCTVS have been installed on street to keep an eye.

LITERACY RATE

79.65%, city is still growing to become more educated.

POPULATION

1,595,181 is the population of Darjeeling.