Travel Guide of Darjeeling in India by Influencers and Travelers

Darjeeling is a town and municipality in the northernmost region of the Indian state of West Bengal. Located in the Eastern Himalayas, it has an average elevation of 2,045 metres.

The Best Things to Do and Visit in Darjeeling

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1 - Tiger Hill, Darjeeling

Tiger Hill is located in Darjeeling, in the Indian State of West Bengal. It has a panoramic view of Mount Everest and Mount Kanchenjunga together.

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2 - Kangchenjunga Hill

Darjeeling is a city and a municipality in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is located in the Lesser Himalayas at an elevation of 2,000 metres.

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3 - Hiking | Darjeeling

Tonglu day hike is the perfect one-day getaway to crisp mountain views with nature and cultural passing through den forest friendly villages and sharing a meal with locals.

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4 - Senchal Wildlife Sanctuary

   6 km away

Senchal Wildlife Sanctuary was set up in 1915 in the Darjeeling District of West Bengal, India.

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5 - Happy Valley

Happy Valley Tea Estate is a tea garden in Darjeeling district in the Indian state of West Bengal. Established in 1854, it is Darjeeling's second oldest tea estate.

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6 - Barbatia Rock Garden

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7 - Kurseong

   17 km away

Kurseong is a city and a municipality in Darjeeling district in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is the headquarters of the Kurseong subdivision.

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8 - Tonglu, West Bengal

   18 km away

Tonglu is the one of the higher peaks of the Singalila Ridge and a small settlement inside the Singalila National Park in the Darjeeling subdivision, Darjeeling district in the state of West Bengal in India near the India - Nepal border.

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9 - Mirik

   20 km away

Mirik is a small town and a Notified Area of Darjeeling district in the state of West Bengal, India. It is the headquarters of the Mirik subdivision. The name Mirik comes from the Lepcha words Mir-Yok meaning "place burnt by fire".

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10 - Kalimpong

   21 km away

Kalimpong is a town and a municipality in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is located at an average elevation of 1,250 metres. The town is the headquarters of the Kalimpong district.

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11 - Coronation Bridge

   26 km away

The Coronation Bridge, also known as the Sevoke Bridge, in West Bengal, India, spans across the Teesta River, connecting the districts of Darjeeling and Kalimpong. The bridge is a part of the National Highway 17.

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12 - Sandakphu

   27 km away

Sandakphu or Sandakpur is a mountain peak in the Singalila Ridge on the border between India and Nepal. It is the highest point of the ridge and of the state of West Bengal, India.

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13 - Pelling

   32 km away

Pelling is a small hill town in the district of West Sikkim, India. Pelling is nestled at an altitude of 2,150 m. The town is located at a distance of 10 km from the district headquarters of Geyzing and 131km from Gangtok.

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14 - Tathagata Tsal (Buddha Park), Ravangla

   33 km away
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15 - Siliguri

   37 km away

Siliguri is a city which spans areas of the Darjeeling and Jalpaiguri districts in the Indian state of West Bengal. Known as The Gateway of Northeast India, Siliguri is popular for three Ts - tea, timber and tourism.

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16 - Gangtok

   48 km away

Gangtok is a city, municipality, the capital and the largest populated place of the Indian state of Sikkim. It is also the headquarters of the Gangtok District. Gangtok is in the eastern Himalayan range, at an elevation of 1,650 m.

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Darjeeling is a town in West Bengal, India. It is located in the foothills of the Himalayas. Darjeeling is known for its tea plantations and its views of the Himalayas.

When planning your trip to Darjeeling, keep in mind that the best time to visit is between October and November, when the weather is cooler and the skies are clear. If you're interested in seeing the famous Darjeeling tea plantations, be sure to schedule your visit during the harvest season (March to April). Also, keep in mind that many of the attractions in Darjeeling are located in the hill region, so be prepared for a bit of hiking. Finally, be sure to try some of the local cuisine - Darjeeling is known for its delicious Tibetan food.

The best travel experience in Darjeeling, India is definitely the mountain views. The scenery is absolutely breathtaking and it's an experience you won't forget.

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