Darjeeling Tour Package

Darjeeling is one of the most popular hill stations in India and that’s why it is known as the queen of hill stations. If you love cozy hotel rooms with a snow-covered mountain view and misty mornings then Darjeeling is the place that should make it to the top of your bucket list. Located between the highest mountains and clouds, this amazing place is popular among tourists for its perfect amalgamation of contemporary developments, colonial charm, and splendid natural landscape. 

The city is nestled in lush green tea gardens and steep mountain ridges. If you wish to get the best front-row seat to see the Himalayas, Darjeeling is the place to be. So don’t wait, just choose the best Darjeeling tour package from MyTripWale and experience the beauty of Darjeeling without any hassle. 

It doesn’t matter whether you are traveling with your family, and friends or on a solo trip, at MyTripWale, you will get a Darjeeling tour package for every type of trip. You can choose from our long list of tour packages designed specially by our travel experts and that too at budget-friendly prices. 

If you wish to experience the cold and monsoon in a mesmerizing hill station, you should visit Darjeeling during winter and monsoon season. With our affordable Darjeeling tour package, you can enjoy the beauty of Darjeeling without any hassle and without going extravagant with your travel budget. This is what makes MyTripWale the best choice for exploring different parts of India including Darjeeling. 

People usually prefer to visit Darjeeling from July to September since there is less crowd and you get many off-season discounts. But regardless of the time of traveling, you will always get a spectacular view of valleys, tea gardens, and mountains along with flower plantations, and much more. All these things make Darjeeling one of the best tourist spots and hill stations of India that you shouldn’t miss at all. 

Places to explore in Darjeeling 

Tiger Hill

This place is the highlight of the Darjeeling tour package. Tiger Hill is a mountain located in Darjeeling and it gives a spectacular view of sunrise which looks nothing less than a paradise. The sun rays slowly scattering through the splendid top of Kanchenjunga look blissful and anyone visiting Darjeeling never skips this place.

Himalayan Mountaineering Institute 

When it comes to mountaineering in India, the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute is known to everybody since they are the ones who pioneered mountaineering in India. You can visit the Institute and explore the Museum which you take you back in time. In the museum, there are even real photos taken by Sir Edmund Hillary and Sherpa Tenzing Norgay. This is a must-visit place for mountain lovers. 

Happy Valley Tea Garden 

The tea gardens of Darjeeling are popular all around the world and this is another reason why so many people flock to Darjeeling without any second thoughts. The picturesque landscape along with the amazing view of the mountains and natural vegetation gives a blissful experience to the tourists. You can also buy local Darjeeling tea from this place as there are many vendors around the garden selling the local tea in its purest form. 

The Batasia Loop

It is one of Darjeeling’s most enticing train tracks. It is a lush green toy train circuit that has been specially designed to reduce the elevation of the Darjeeling Himalayan Railways. Because of the unique design of this railway train track, the track can loop around itself through a hilltop tunnel. You also get a panoramic view of the Darjeeling from the popular Hill Cart Road. 

Japanese Temples and Peace Pagoda

There are Japanese Temples located just next to the popular Peace Pagoda. The Peace Pagoda is popular among tourists for offering breathtaking views of the nearby areas along with Kanchenjunga. You can also see the religious sculpture of Buddhism inside the temple and since it is a holy place, you can just back and relax in the lap of nature. The temple is nestled between blooming flowers and different types of fauna. 

Nightingale Park

It is a public park area in the beautiful hill town of Darjeeling. The nearby residents of Darjeeling always visit this public park for the breathtaking view of Kanchenjunga peaks and that’s why it has become quite famous among tourists as well. This is one of the perfect places in the city of Darjeeling to relax and rejuvenate, especially when you don’t want to do anything. 
 

How to reach Darjeeling?

By Air: The closest airport to Darjeeling is Bagdogra Airport and it is located at a distance of almost 70 km from the heart of Darjeeling. From the airport, cabs and taxis take you on a scenic journey to Darjeeling which usually takes around 3 to 4 hours. You can get flights to Bagdogra Airport from major airports in India.

By Rail: For all those people who love traveling by train, the nearest railway station to Darjeeling is New Jalpaiguri (NJP) Railway Station and it is located at a distance of 72 km from the heart of Darjeeling. From the NJP railway station, cabs and taxis can take you on a breathtaking journey to Darjeeling and it usually takes 3-4 hours to cover the distance from NJP railway station to Darjeeling. En route, you can enjoy the breathtaking view of the Himalayas. 

Darjeeling has well-connected roads with some of the major cities like Kalimpong and Gangtok. Gangtok is 100 km from Darjeeling while Kalimpong is just 51 km. While the popular metropolitan city Kolkata is located at a distance of 651 km from Darjeeling, many people choose Kolkata as the starting point for their Darjeeling tour. 

The best time to visit Darjeeling 

If you want to experience pleasant temperatures in Darjeeling, the summer months of India are the best period of the year to explore Darjeeling. The summer months between April to June are considered ideal to travel to Darjeeling since the temperature during this period is around 25 degrees Celsius. The weather is in its best form and allows you to participate in various outdoor activities. 

When March is about to bid farewell to the calendar, the harsh cold weather of Darjeeling slows down and the weather turns pleasant and lovely. You should never miss the breathtaking view of sunrise from Tiger Hill as it is the highlight of the Darjeeling tour package. 

During the summer months, the road is decorated with rhododendrons and magnolia blooms by nature itself, and taking a walk on the roads of Darjeeling gives you an amazing experience. You can take a stroll on the roads anytime you want since even the evenings of Darjeeling in summer aren’t freezing. 

When July makes its mark on the calendar, Darjeeling witnesses a spectacular monsoon month. Although the monsoon of Darjeeling is also wonderful, tourists usually avoid visiting the city during this time because of many barriers, regular rainfall, and unexpected landslides. This is why, the monsoon season is off-season in hotels and restaurants of Darjeeling and you get heavy discounts on everything. 

With October, the monsoon season begins to fade away and Darjeeling gets ready for the winter season. In the beginning, the temperature fluctuates between 7 to 5 degrees Celsius. But over time, especially during December and January, the temperature can plummet to even -2 degrees Celsius. 

So, the summer months of April, May, June, and July are the best months to explore Darjeeling and witness the beauty of one of the finest hill stations in India. 

Best Hill Stations 

Our Darjeeling tour packages also include some of the popular hill stations located near Darjeeling and you should never miss these spectacular hill stations.

Gangtok 

Gangtok is the capital city of Sikkim and it is one of the most popular hill stations located near Darjeeling. Both Nathu La and Jelep La mountain passes are located near Gangtok and that’s why many people visiting Darjeeling love to explore Gangtok as well. The adventure activities, scenic beauty, and mountains of Gangtok are quite popular among tourists. 

Siliguri 

Siliguri is a popular tourist destination located in West Bengal and it is a twin city along with Jalpaiguri. Siliguri is famous among tourists for its tea, timber, and tourism. The beautiful city of Siliguri is located on the banks of the Mahananda River and the Teesta River near the Himalayan region and you can imagine the spectacular view you are going to get in this city. Siliguris also included in people traveling to Darjeeling. 

Lachen

Lachen is located on the northern side of Sikkim and the name Lachen means "big pass". The city acts as a gateway to the sacred Gurudongmar and Tso Lhamu lakes. You can explore Chopta Valley, Lashar Valley, Green Lake, Cho-Lamu, and Gurudongmar Lake while visiting Lachen and enjoying the picturesque tourist destinations. Lahen is also famous among Buddhist pilgrims. 

Sandakphu

It is a mountain peak the Singalila Ridge and one of the best parts about this mountain peak is it offers exceptional views of Everest, Kangchenjunga, Lhotse, and even Makalu. Climbing the Sandakphu might be a big challenge for many people but the scenic view from the top of the mountain will overcompensate the struggles during your climb. 

Why choose My TripWale for the Darjeeling Tour Package?

Budget-friendly 

One of the best things about the Darjeeling tour packages offered by MyTripWale is that they are pocket-friendly. You don’t need to worry about spending too much money on your trip since we have designed our packages in such a way that everything is included in the package and still the overall price of the package fit like a glove in even tight budgets. But if you want to go lavish, we have luxury Darjeeling packages as well. 

Long list of Packages

Doesn’t matter whether you are traveling with your family, friends, or solo, have a trip plan for 2 days, 7 days, or 15 days, wish to go on a peaceful trip, or go on an adventure journey, we have a tour package for everyone. We know that every traveler is different and therefore, we have planned itineraries for every trip accordingly. Doesn’t matter when or how you wish to travel, you will always find a tour package with MyTripWale. 

Everything Included

When you decide to travel with MyTripWale, all you need to do is to just buy a package and that’s it. Right from accommodation and itineraries to accommodation and food, everything will be taken care of by us and everything will be included in our package. You don’t have to worry about planning, booking flights and hotels, arranging food, or anything else. All you will have to do is enjoy your trip. This is what makes MakeMyTrip the number one choice among travelers. 

Experience 

While traveling, experience counts. Thankfully, you have an experienced travel partner like MyTripWale who has been providing travel services in the industry for more than a decade. With our long years of experience and high reputation, we have been able to master the art of offering 100% customer satisfaction, and that too without burning a hole in the pocket of people who choose to travel with us. 
 

FAQs
 

Q. How many days I will need to explore Darjeeling?

A. It all depends upon which type of travel plan you have. For example, going on an adventure tour will have different itineraries in comparison to a peaceful tour plan. Usually, 7 days are enough to explore Darjeeling and nearby popular areas. 

Q. Is it safe to travel to Darjeeling during the monsoon season?

A. Tourists usually avoid visiting hill stations during the monsoon season because of many confinements, continuous rainfall, and landslides. But if you have already booked a package to visit Darjeeling during the monsoon season, you can enjoy the lush green view along with the rain. 

Q. Which type of local cuisine is famous in Darjeeling?

A. Local cuisines like momos, thukpa, churpee, Aloo dum, sael roti are quite famous in Darjeeling. If you have plans to visit Darjeeling, you should never forget to try these local cuisines since they are famous all over India and every type of taste bud is going to relish these local food items from Darjeeling. 

Q. Is Darjeeling too cold during the winters?

A.  Just like any other hill station, the weather during the winter season can be troublesome for many people who are not used to harsh winter climates. During the winter season, the temperature can plummet to below -2 degrees Celsius.