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Darjeeling
Tea gardens, the toy train and sunrise on Kanchenjunga from Tiger Hill.
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About Darjeeling
Darjeeling is the Queen of the Hills: tea gardens on every slope, the UNESCO-listed Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, and the sunrise on Kanchenjunga from Tiger Hill.
Colonial buildings, monasteries and the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute make it rich in history.
Darjeeling package options
We price every trip for your dates, travellers and hotel choice, so you only pay for what you want.
Sample itineraries
Popular attractions
Tiger Hill
Sunrise over Kanchenjunga (and Everest on clear days).
Darjeeling Himalayan Railway
Joy ride to Ghoom with the Batasia Loop.
Happy Valley Tea Estate
Tea tasting and factory tour.
Himalayan Mountaineering Institute & Zoo
Everest history and red pandas.
Peace Pagoda
Japanese temple with views.
Recommended experiences
- Tiger Hill sunrise
- Toy train joy ride
- Tea tasting on an estate
- Ropeway over the tea gardens
Suggested itinerary
3 days: Darjeeling
- 1Arrive at Bagdogra, drive up via Mirik
- 2Tiger Hill sunrise, Batasia, toy train, HMI
- 3Tea estate, depart or continue to Gangtok
Every itinerary can be changed — add days, swap places or change the pace.
Where you can stay
Budget
Hotels near the Mall.
Standard
Kanchenjunga-view hotels.
Premium
Colonial heritage hotels.
Luxury
Tea-estate bungalow retreats.
Travel information
- Getting there
- Fly to Bagdogra or train to New Jalpaiguri, then about 3 hours by road.
- Good to know
- Tiger Hill means a 4 am start; views depend on clear skies.
Questions travellers ask
Combine with Gangtok?+
Yes — 4–5 hours between them, a natural pair.
Is the toy train worth it?+
The 2-hour joy ride to Ghoom is a must; the full route is slow.
When are the views best?+
October to December for the clearest skies.
Plan your Darjeeling holiday
Choose your dates, travellers, rooms and hotel category. Your travel advisor sends a day-by-day plan and quotation, usually within one working day. Final pricing depends on your selected travel dates and availability.
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