Do I need a permit for Darjeeling?

No. Indian citizens travel freely to Darjeeling, which is part of West Bengal. Foreign nationals do not need a permit but must register at certain border viewpoints.

When is the best time to visit Darjeeling?

October to June. Mid-October to December has the clearest Kanchenjunga views from Tiger Hill. March to May offers cool weather and rhododendrons. Avoid July to September (monsoon) when the Toy Train often suspends service.

How do I see Kanchenjunga sunrise from Darjeeling?

Drive to Tiger Hill (11 km from Darjeeling) before 4:30 AM to watch the first light hit Kanchenjunga (8,586 m), the world's third-highest peak. Bookable as part of any Darjeeling package.

What is the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway?

A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1999, the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (Toy Train) is a narrow-gauge steam railway operating between New Jalpaiguri and Darjeeling. The 2-hour joyride from Darjeeling to Ghum and the Batasia Loop is the most popular short trip.

What are the starting prices for Darjeeling tour packages?

Our Darjeeling packages start from ₹5,200 per person. Per-trip pricing for all 12+ packages, Darjeeling-only and combined Darjeeling–Sikkim, is on the Darjeeling tour page.

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Darjeeling Tour Packages

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Best Time: Oct - Jun

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About Darjeeling

World-famous tea gardens, colonial charm, and the historic toy train beneath Kanchenjunga views. See Darjeeling-only and combined Darjeeling–Sikkim packages with per-trip pricing on this page, separate from our Sikkim-only listings.

Darjeeling packages

Darjeeling-only stays plus combined hill tours that include Darjeeling (and often Gangtok or Pelling). Published starting prices, confirm season, hotels, and permits on enquiry.

Reference: Sikkim Diaries tour index.

Family & classic₹11,800onwards

Gangtok Darjeeling 5 Nights 6 Days Tour Package

Split stay: Gangtok (Tsomgo, monasteries, markets) plus Darjeeling (Tiger Hill, tea gardens, toy train).

Duration:6 Days / 5 Nights
Gangtok · Darjeeling
Up to 12 travellers (typical)

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Family & classic₹10,100onwards

Darjeeling Ravangla Pelling 4 Nights 5 Days Tour Package

Hill triangle: Darjeeling sunrise & tea, Ravangla’s Buddha Park calm, Pelling skywalk and Kanchenjunga views.

Duration:5 Days / 4 Nights
Darjeeling · Ravangla · Pelling
Up to 5 travellers (typical)

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Family & classic₹16,200onwards

Gangtok Pelling Darjeeling Tour Package – 7 Nights 8 Days Sikkim Darjeeling Tour

Extended loop through Gangtok, west Sikkim’s Pelling, and Darjeeling’s colonial & tea-country highlights.

Duration:8 Days / 7 Nights
Gangtok · Pelling · Darjeeling
Up to 12 travellers (typical)

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Family & classic₹12,500onwards

Gangtok Pelling Darjeeling 6 Days 5 Nights Tour Package

Two nights Gangtok, one Pelling, two Darjeeling, monasteries, skywalk, lakes, and Tiger Hill.

Duration:6 Days / 5 Nights
Gangtok · Pelling · Darjeeling
Up to 5 travellers (typical)

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Family & classic₹10,200onwards

Gangtok Darjeeling 4 Nights 5 Days Tour Package

Balanced Gangtok–Darjeeling road trip: culture in Sikkim’s capital and heritage hills in the Queen of Hills.

Duration:5 Days / 4 Nights
Gangtok · Darjeeling
Up to 12 travellers (typical)

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Family & classic₹8,800onwards

Gangtok Darjeeling Family Tour Package 3N 4D

Short family loop: MG Marg & Tsomgo side of Gangtok, then Darjeeling toy train and tea-estate vistas.

Duration:4 Days / 3 Nights
Gangtok · Darjeeling
Up to 12 travellers (typical)

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Family & classic₹9,200onwards

Pelling & Darjeeling 5 Days 4 Nights Tour Package

West Sikkim monasteries & skywalk, then Darjeeling’s sunrise ridge and colonial charm.

Duration:5 Days / 4 Nights
Pelling · Darjeeling
Up to 12 travellers (typical)

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Family & classic₹5,200onwards

Darjeeling 2 Nights 3 Days Tour Package

Focused Darjeeling break: Tiger Hill, tea gardens, ropeway, zoo, and Mall Road.

Duration:3 Days / 2 Nights
Darjeeling
Up to 5 travellers (typical)

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Trip Highlights

Tiger Hill Sunrise

Darjeeling Himalayan Railway

Batasia Loop

Tea Gardens

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Frequently asked questions

Quick answers from our team to the questions we hear most about Darjeeling.

Do I need a permit for Darjeeling?: No. Indian citizens travel freely to Darjeeling, which is part of West Bengal. Foreign nationals do not need a permit but must register at certain border viewpoints.
When is the best time to visit Darjeeling?: October to June. Mid-October to December has the clearest Kanchenjunga views from Tiger Hill. March to May offers cool weather and rhododendrons. Avoid July to September (monsoon) when the Toy Train often suspends service.
How do I see Kanchenjunga sunrise from Darjeeling?: Drive to Tiger Hill (11 km from Darjeeling) before 4:30 AM to watch the first light hit Kanchenjunga (8,586 m), the world's third-highest peak. Bookable as part of any Darjeeling package.
What is the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway?: A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1999, the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (Toy Train) is a narrow-gauge steam railway operating between New Jalpaiguri and Darjeeling. The 2-hour joyride from Darjeeling to Ghum and the Batasia Loop is the most popular short trip.
What are the starting prices for Darjeeling tour packages?: Our Darjeeling packages start from ₹5,200 per person. Per-trip pricing for all 12+ packages, Darjeeling-only and combined Darjeeling–Sikkim, is on the Darjeeling tour page.

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