Introduction
What to do
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Darjeeling travel guide

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You're Going to Love Darjeeling

With a population of 123,797, Darjeeling is a must-see destination in West Bengal, India. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Darjeeling deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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When to visit Darjeeling

Darjeeling in March
Estimated hotel price
₹ 3130
1 night at 3-star hotel
Darjeeling in March
Estimated hotel price
₹ 3130
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Darjeeling in July, when the average temperature is 17 °C, and the highest can go up to 19 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 2 °C, with an average temperature of 5 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 753 mm. In contrast, December is usually the driest month of the year in Darjeeling, with an average rainfall of 5 mm.

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How to Get to Darjeeling

Plane

Although Darjeeling doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Pakyong (PYG), which is located 38 km from Darjeeling. Bagdogra is the most popular, with regular flights from Air India Express, Air India, Akasa Air and other airlines departing from India. The shortest domestic flight to Darjeeling departs from Kolkata and takes around 1h 05m.

Plane

Although Darjeeling doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Pakyong (PYG), which is located 38 km from Darjeeling. Bagdogra is the most popular, with regular flights from Air India Express, Air India, Akasa Air and other airlines departing from India. The shortest domestic flight to Darjeeling departs from Kolkata and takes around 1h 05m.

Airports near Darjeeling

IXBBagdogra
PYGPakyong

Airlines serving Darjeeling

Air India
Okay (2,926 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (654 reviews)
Air India Express
Okay (9 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (478 reviews)
SpiceJet
Okay (88 reviews)
Drukair
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Where to stay in Darjeeling

Average rates range from around ₹ 2,310 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 14,525 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Darjeeling

Most booked hotels in Darjeeling

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Mayfair Darjeeling
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
₹ 8,906+
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Sterling Darjeeling
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 4,453+
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Yashshree Mall Road Darjeeling
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
₹ 2,654+
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Hotel Tin Tin Boutique Bijanbari
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
₹ 1,370+
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Summit Hermon Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
₹ 2,614+
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Central Heritage Resort & Spa
4 stars
Good (6.7, Good reviews)
₹ 2,312+
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Hiring a car in Darjeeling

Expect to pay ₹ 101 per litre in Darjeeling (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,213 and ₹ 1,617.

Expect to pay ₹ 101 per litre in Darjeeling (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,213 and ₹ 1,617.

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