Useful Information To Plan A Perfect Darjeeling Trip

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Useful Information To Plan A Perfect Darjeeling Trip

• Category: Family Travel

Planning an all-services trip to the majestic Hills of northern Bengal erotique. Darjeeling, also known as the 'Queen of the Hills', with its picturesque views, colonial vibes, and rich culture, is a different world in itself. To ensure that you have a great trip, we are providing this detailed guide on when to visit, how-to-get-there options, things to do there including food and shopping.

Best Time to Visit
The perfect timing for visiting Darjeeling greatly influences your overall experience. The best time to visit Darjeeling: March-May, October-December. This time of the year sees pleasant weather with clear skies and moderate temperatures which are perfect for sightseeing as well as outdoor activities.

Darjeeling by Train:
This will probably be one of the most convenient and scenic reasons to go from Kolkata or Howrah. The nearest major railway station is New Jalpaiguri (NJP), from there you can get a taxi or shared jeep to Darjeeling. Star trains like the Darjeeling Mail and Padatik Express from Kolkata.

Tour Packages:
To get the best of it, you can also chose Darjeeling tour packages from Kolkata. These are mostly packages that include transportation, lodging and meals as well, with the benefit of guided tours. Whether it be a family friendly package or romantic escape, the possibilities are endless.

Things to Do

The Next Morning Starts with Tiger Hill: Get up early and head to the Tiger hill for an Overwhelming sunrise above Kanchenjunga Range. Ladies & Gentlemen, a must visit spot for all the tourists.
Visit War Memorial in Batasia Loop: A beautiful garden with spectacular views of the hills and built to commemorate the Gorkha soldiers.
Take a train ride from the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway: The Toy Train is great way to experience riding through hills and has been declared as one of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Himalayan Mountaineering Institute And Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park: Understand the history of mountaineering and watch special Himalayan wildlife like red panda.

Mall Road: Take a walk to shop and eat in the local porch, have coffee on you or stop over around watching human settlements.
Spend time at the Tea Gardens: A guided tour of these tea estates would also give you some learning on how it is done.

Be at Peace Pagoda - A peaceful destination with 360 view of Darjeeling and the mountains nearby.
Darjeeling Best Eats Range of Delicious Meals

Make sure you taste the local momos (dumplings), thukpa (noodle soup) and other traditional Tibetan dishes. Glenary's Bakery & Cafe, Kunga restaurant and Sonam Kitchen are a few good options to eat here.

What to Shop?
What it means to be in Darjeeling is shopping paradise. Darjeeling tea, woolen garments, hand-made jewellery and local souvenirs are some of the popular items that can be purchased in Darjeeling. Nehru Road & Chowrasta(best shopping place)

7 Points in Darjeeling
A usual seven-point tour will cover:

Tiger Hill
Batasia Loop
Ghoom Monastery
Himalayan Mountaineering Institute
Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park
Japanese Peace Pagoda
Rock Garden

Which Month is Best for Darjeeling?
The best time to visit Darjeeling is from March-May or October-December as the weather remains pleasant during these periods and can really enjoy a sightseeing tour.

Darjeeling Budget
How Much Does it Cost to Visit Darjeeling?

The Darjeeling trip budget changes with the time you spend and also on your wish list. A typical 4-day trip can set you back by anywhere between INR 15,000 to INR 25,000 (per head) inclusive of travel expenses + stay accommodation cost + food and local activities.

Darjeeling Food in Per Person Price
Darjeeling has moderate cost of the food. You will have to spend around INR 500-700 per person, per day for food when you eat on reasonable place.

So Why In The World Is Darjeeling So Expensive?
Darjeeling attracts airlines, so the trip itself would increase budget costs unnecessarily due to its popularity among tourists and inconvenience or high maintenance of infrastructure in hilly areas. Nevertheless, meticulous planning and by choosing packages to arrange travel plans you can save your budget.

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