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Clouds rolling over the hills of Darjeeling
  • West Bengal, India
  • Family
  • Nature

Queen of the Himalayas

Darjeeling

Tea gardens, toy trains and sunrise over Kanchenjunga from Tiger Hill.

  • Ideal: 2–3 days
  • Best: Mar – May
  • 1 tour package
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Overview

About Darjeeling

Darjeeling’s tea estates tumble down misty hillsides beneath the world’s third-highest peak, Kanchenjunga. The UNESCO-listed Himalayan Railway still puffs through town.

Pair it with Gangtok in Sikkim for a classic north-east hill holiday.

State
West Bengal
Nearest airport
Bagdogra (IXB)
Ideal stay
2–3 days
Known for
Tea, toy train, Kanchenjunga
Why Visit

Why you’ll love Darjeeling

  • Tiger Hill sunriseFirst light on Kanchenjunga.
  • Toy trainUNESCO Himalayan Railway joy ride.
  • Tea tastingThe champagne of teas at source.
  • MonasteriesGhoom and Peace Pagoda.
Top Places

Top places to visit in Darjeeling

  1. 1.Tiger Hill

    Sunrise viewpoint over Kanchenjunga and, on clear days, Everest.

  2. 2.Happy Valley Tea Estate

    Guided tea-factory tours and tastings.

  3. 3.Batasia Loop

    Spiral railway loop with a war memorial.

  4. 4.Padmaja Naidu Zoo

    Red pandas and snow leopards.

Things to Do

Experiences not to miss

  • Sunrise tripTiger Hill at 4 AM.
  • Joy rideToy train to Ghoom.
  • Tea estate tourPlucking to tasting.
  • Mall walkChowrasta and Mall Road.
Best Time to Visit

When to go

  • Best time

    Spring

    Mar – May

    Clear views and first-flush tea.

  • Autumn

    Oct – Nov

    Crisp skies, best mountain views.

Ideal trip duration

2–3 days

Add Gangtok for a 5–6 day trip.

Tour Packages

Popular Darjeeling packages

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Misty hills of Darjeeling5 Nights / 6 Days

Darjeeling · Tiger Hill · Gangtok

Darjeeling & Gangtok Hills

4.7(102 reviews)Family

  • Tiger Hill sunrise
  • Himalayan toy train
  • Tea estate tour

Starting from

₹27,999

per person

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Travel Tips

Good to know before you go

  • Book toy-train tickets in advance.
  • Carry warm clothes for Tiger Hill mornings.
FAQs

Darjeeling travel FAQs

Can I see Everest from Tiger Hill?

On very clear mornings (usually Oct–Nov) Everest is visible as a small peak far to the west.

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