Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Darjeeling travel guide

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You're Going to Love Darjeeling

With a population of 123.797, Darjeeling is a must-see destination in West Bengal, India.

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When to visit Darjeeling

Darjeeling in November
Estimated hotel price
$59
1 night at 3-star hotel
Darjeeling in November
Estimated hotel price
$59
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Darjeeling in July, when the average temperature is 17 °C, and the highest can go up to 19 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 2 °C, with an average temperature of 5 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 753 mm. In contrast, December is usually the driest month of the year in Darjeeling, with an average rainfall of 5 mm.

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How to Get to Darjeeling

Plane

Although Darjeeling doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Pakyong (PYG), which is located 38 km from Darjeeling.

Plane

Although Darjeeling doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Pakyong (PYG), which is located 38 km from Darjeeling.

Airports near Darjeeling

IXBBagdogra
PYGPakyong

Airlines serving Darjeeling

British Airways
Good (7,784 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,969 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (680 reviews)
Air India Express
Okay (15 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (542 reviews)
SpiceJet
Okay (87 reviews)
Drukair

Where to stay in Darjeeling

Average rates range from around $45 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $176 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Darjeeling

Hiring a car in Darjeeling

Expect to pay $1.86 per litre in Darjeeling (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $22.28 and $29.71.

Expect to pay $1.86 per litre in Darjeeling (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $22.28 and $29.71.