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Darjeeling

Tea gardens, toy trains, and sunrise over Kanchenjunga.

Overview

The queen of the hills

Darjeeling layers history and landscape: the UNESCO-listed toy train, sprawling tea gardens, and the dawn spectacle at Tiger Hill. It's compact, walkable, and endlessly photogenic.

For sunrise over Kanchenjunga, a ride on the Himalayan Railway, and afternoons that smell of first-flush tea.

Best time to visit: March to May for clear skies and blooms, and October to November for crisp mountain views.
Typical trip duration: 3–5 days, easily paired with Sikkim or Kalimpong.
Travel style: Tea country · Heritage · Romantic

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Darjeeling — Tea country & Heritage

Experiences

Best experiences in Darjeeling

Tiger Hill sunrise

The classic dawn view of Kanchenjunga and, on clear days, Everest.

Toy train joyride

A heritage ride on the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway.

Tea estate tour

Walk the gardens and taste the world's most famous tea at the source.

Ways to go

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Darjeeling Short Break

Sunrise, tea gardens, and the toy train at a relaxed pace.

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Places

Places in Darjeeling

Tiger Hill

The sunrise viewpoint everyone comes for.

Batasia Loop

The famous spiral of the toy train line.

Happy Valley Tea Estate

Historic gardens open to visitors.

Where we stay

Hotels in Darjeeling

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