Darjeeling travel guide
Darjeeling Tourism | Darjeeling Guide
You're Going to Love Darjeeling
With a population of 123,797, Darjeeling is a must-see destination in West Bengal, India. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Darjeeling deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Darjeeling
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Darjeeling in July, when the average temperature is 62.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 66.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 35.6 °F, with an average temperature of 41 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 29.6″. In contrast, December is usually the driest month of the year in Darjeeling, with an average rainfall of 0.2″.
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. The shortest flight to Darjeeling from the United States departs from New York and takes around 20h.
Airports near Darjeeling
Airlines serving Darjeeling
Where to stay in Darjeeling
Average rates range from around $39 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $122 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Darjeeling
Most booked hotels in Darjeeling
Renting a car in Darjeeling
Expect to pay $4.73 per gallon in Darjeeling (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $56.78 and $75.71.