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.
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.
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 Akasa Air, SpiceJet, Air India Express and other airlines departing from India.
Average rates range from around ₹ 2,568 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 7,155 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay ₹ 104 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 ₹ 1,250 and ₹ 1,667.
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