THE QUEEN OF THE HILLS
Discover the Charm of Darjeeling
Experience rolling tea gardens, misty mountains, heritage toy trains and breathtaking views of Kanchenjunga.
OVERVIEW
About Darjeeling
Darjeeling is the classic Bengal hill escape — close enough for a long weekend, unhurried enough to fill a full week. The town itself is easy to walk, with tea estates and viewpoints just outside it.
Most trips are built around one early sunrise at Tiger Hill, a toy train ride, and an afternoon at a working tea garden — the rest of the time is yours to spend slowly.
DURATION
3–5 days
BEST SEASON
Mar–May, Oct–Dec
FROM
₹9,800 / person
Tiger Hill sunrise
Toy train ride
Happy Valley tea estate
Batasia Loop
Where to Travel in Darjeeling
The four stops most Darjeeling itineraries are built around.
Tiger Hill
A pre-dawn drive for sunrise over the Kanchenjunga range — book the car the night before.
Toy Train Ride
The UNESCO-listed Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, usually a short joy ride via Ghum.
Happy Valley Tea Estate
A working tea garden a short walk from town, with tastings and factory tours.
Batasia Loop
A spiral railway loop with a war memorial and wide mountain views.
More Places to Explore
Batasia Loop
Darjeeling Himalayan Railway
Happy Valley Tea Estate
Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park
Japanese Peace Pagoda
Tiger Hill
Ghoom Monastery
Dhirdham Temple
Good to Know
Quick Facts
• Best mountain views are usually in the early morning — afternoons cloud over more often.
• NJP (New Jalpaiguri) is the nearest railhead, about 3 hours by road.
• Layer up — evenings stay cool even in the warmer months.
Ready to explore Darjeeling?
We'll plan the permits, stays and the pace — you just pack.