Darjeeling, the Queen of the Hills, is famous for its tea estates, the UNESCO-listed Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (toy train) and the sunrise over Kanchenjunga from Tiger Hill.
It pairs naturally with Gangtok in Sikkim on a 5 – 7 day North Bengal – Sikkim tour.
Darjeeling – Quick Facts
State
West Bengal
Altitude
2,042 m
Gateway
Bagdogra airport · New Jalpaiguri station
Best time
March – May, October – December
Ideal stay
2 – 3 nights
Places to Visit in Darjeeling
Tiger Hill Sunrise over Kanchenjunga.
Batasia Loop Spiral of the toy train and the war memorial.
Toy Train Joy ride from Darjeeling to Ghum.
Himalayan Mountaineering Institute Everest museum and the Padmaja Naidu zoo.
Tea gardens Estate visits and tea tasting.
Mirik Lake town on the way from Siliguri.
Best Time to Visit Darjeeling
March – May: pleasant, first-flush tea
June – September: monsoon – clouds and landslides
October – December: clear mountain views
January – February: cold, clear mornings
How to Reach Darjeeling
By air: Bagdogra, then 70 km by road.
By train: New Jalpaiguri (NJP), then road or the toy train.
By road: Siliguri – Darjeeling via Hill Cart Road or Rohini Road.
Darjeeling Distance Chart
Route
Distance
Drive time
Bagdogra – Darjeeling
70 km
3 hrs
NJP – Darjeeling
72 km
3 hrs
Darjeeling – Tiger Hill
11 km
40 min
Darjeeling – Gangtok
100 km
4 hrs
Approximate road distances and times – mountain roads can take longer in snow or rain.
← Swipe on mobile to see the whole route → Distances and altitudes are approximate.
Darjeeling Travel Tips
Leave for Tiger Hill at about 4 am – entry passes are checked.
Book the toy train joy ride in advance on IRCTC.
Carry warm clothes even in summer evenings.
Entrance & Permit Fees in Darjeeling 2026
Permits
No permit is needed for Darjeeling.
🎟️ Entrance fees (per person, paid at the gate or online)
Place
🇮🇳 Indian
🌍 Foreigner
Tiger Hill Sunriseviewing gallery
approx. ₹50
approx. ₹50
Batasia Loop
approx. ₹20
approx. ₹20
Darjeeling Toy Trainjoy ride per person (steam) – in the calculator
approx. ₹1,600
approx. ₹1,600
Himalayan Mountaineering Institutezoo + HMI
approx. ₹100
approx. ₹200
Tea Garden Darjeelingtea tasting extra
Free
Free
Fees as published for 2026 and can be revised by the authorities; "approx." rates are local / private and may differ. Children are usually free or half rate. Camera fees extra at some places.
Darjeeling Tour Packages 2026
Packages by Travel Himalayas that stay in Darjeeling – hotels and a private cab, with the complete price for your date on each page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many days are enough for Darjeeling?
Two nights cover Tiger Hill, the toy train, Batasia Loop, HMI and a tea garden.
What is the best time to visit Darjeeling?
March – May: pleasant, first-flush tea. June – September: monsoon – clouds and landslides. October – December: clear mountain views. January – February: cold, clear mornings.
How to reach Darjeeling?
By air – Bagdogra, then 70 km by road. By train – New Jalpaiguri (NJP), then road or the toy train. By road – Siliguri – Darjeeling via Hill Cart Road or Rohini Road.
How much does a Darjeeling tour cost?
Our Darjeeling packages start from about ₹15,800 per person (2 sharing) with hotels and a private cab – open a package for the complete price on your date.