Tourism Info

Darjeeling

Darjeeling is a very popular hill station in the state of West Bengal. Situated at a height of 2050 m above sea level, Darjeeling is well known for its scenic beauty, snow clad mountain peaks and lush green tea gardens spread over acres. Darjeeling provides tourists a magnificent view of the mighty Himalayas especially Kanchenjunga. One can also witness sunrise from Tiger Hill located 11 km from the main city of Darjeeling.

How to Reach

Darjeeling is well connected to Kolkata and other parts of West Bengal.

AIR

The nearest airport is Bagdogra near Siliguri, It is located 93 km away from Darjeeling. Taxi services are available from the airport to Darjeeling. Kolkata is the nearest international airport.

RAILWAY

The nearest railhead is New Jalpaiguri. This is well connected to Kolkata and other major cities of India. Darjeeling can be accessed from Siliguri by Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (Toy Train)

ROAD

Regular bus services connect Darjeeling to other cities nearby.

Hotels

Mayfair Hill Resort - Rs. 9000 onwards

Sonar Bangla Hotel - Rs. 1800 onwards

Hotel Pushpak - Rs. 900 onwards

Dil Hotel - Rs. 600 onwards

Darjeeling Tourist Lodge - Rs. 600 onwards

Mount Pleasant Hotel - Rs. 550 onwards

Sightseeing

Toy Train - Fun & Entertainment

Observatory Hill - Nature

Tiger Hill - Nature

Himalayan Mountaineering Institute - History & Culture

Alubari Gumpha - Religious

Ghoom Monastery - Religious

Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park - Wildlife

Birch Hill Park - Nature

The Mall - Fun & Entertainment

Photo Gallery

Fact File

State/UT : West Bengal

District : Darjeeling

Famous for : Hill Station

Best time to visit : September-June

STD Code : 0354

Map

Places to See Around Darjeeling

Gangtok - Hill Station

Shillong - Hill Station

Kolkata - City