It might be a better idea to visit Darjeeling, the beautiful northwestern city of West Bengal. You can go to Darjeeling to enjoy the greenery of the mountains and the cool environment even in summer. The beautiful hilly region of Darjeeling, away from the crowd of Shimla and Manali, provides an opportunity to spend a relaxing holiday amidst the cool breeze. You can come here to visit with family, friends or partners. Even if you want to go on a solo trip, Darjeeling is included in the list of safe tourist destinations. Let us know how to reach Darjeeling. Know the cost of travel, tourist places here and the best time to visit Darjeeling.
How to go to Darjeeling
There are air, train, and bus facilities to reach Darjeeling.
By Air- The nearest airport to Darjeeling is Bagdogra Airport, which is located at a distance of 88 kilometers from Darjeeling. Darjeeling can be reached after a journey of about three and a half hours.
Rail route- If you are going to Darjeeling by train, then New Jalpaiguri is the nearest railway station, whose distance is about 88 kilometers from Darjeeling.
By Road: If you are traveling by bus, you can go to Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus, Siliguri to reach Darjeeling, Mirik, and Kalimpong. To go to Darjeeling by bus you will have to reach Siliguri. Darjeeling can be reached in about three-four hours by seat-sharing buses or jeeps.
The best time to visit Darjeeling
The best time to enjoy the beautiful views of Darjeeling is between April to June. When it is summer in many states of the country, the temperature in Darjeeling ranges between 14 to 8 degrees Celsius. If you want to enjoy the cold weather, you can come here between November and December.
Cost of visiting Darjeeling
Here you will find hotels ranging from low budget to high budget, where the cost of stay can range from one thousand to 5000 thousand or more. Whereas a plane ticket from Delhi to Darjeeling will be available for Rs 6-10 thousand. Train fare is also one and a half to two thousand rupees. You can book a taxi, bus, or jeep to travel in Darjeeling. The total fare for a local tour can come up to Rs 10 thousand. A trip of three to four days can cost around Rs 15,000 per person including transportation, hotel, and catering.
How many days should the tour last?
If you want to go on a Darjeeling trip then plan a tour here for at least three days. There are many tourist places worth visiting in Darjeeling. In three days you can easily visit the hill station and other tourist places in Darjeeling. There are also tour packages for Darjeeling from the Tourism Department of Railways, which require 4-5 days.
Tourist places in Darjeeling
Mirik in Darjeeling is the best place to visit Pashupati which is on the border of Nepal. From here you can visit Tiger Hill, Batasia Loop, and Yiga Cholang Buddhist Monastery. You can book a jeep for this. You can go river rafting in the Teesta River. Himalayan Mountaineering Institute and Zoological Park, Ropeway, Tenzing Rock, and Lebong Stadium are the centers of attraction for tourists.
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