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Darjeeling

The Queen of Hills with stunning tea gardens

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Famous For

Tiger Hill Sunrise
Tea Gardens
Toy Train
Kangchenjunga View
Best Time to Visit: March to May, September to November

Right Now in Darjeeling

15°C

Light drizzle

Feels like

16°C

Humidity

97%

Wind

5 km/h

WEATHER IN Darjeeling

Summer

March - May

28°C - 38°C

Hot and humid, tea gardens remain pleasant

Monsoon

June - September

25°C - 32°C

Heavy rainfall, lush greenery, some areas prone to floods

Winter

November - February

10°C - 22°C

Cool and pleasant, light fog in mornings

Snowfall

December - February

Darjeeling, Gangtok, Sikkim hills

Light snowfall in higher elevations

Accommodation

Prices per night in Indian Rupees

hostel₹350-650/night
budget₹800-1600/night
mid range₹2200-4500/night
luxury₹5500-9000/night
ultra luxury₹10000+/night

Public Transport

Getting around the city

shared taxi₹10-50/trip
private taxi₹200-500/trip
toy train₹50-1000/trip

Shopping Guide

Where to shop and what to buy

Chowrasta Mall

Tea, woolens

Tibetan Market

Handicrafts, carpets

Tea Estate Shops

Premium Darjeeling tea

Food Guide - Darjeeling

Street Food

Local Snacks

₹20-50

Regional street food specialties

Local Cuisine

Regional Thali

₹100-200

Complete local meal platter

Foreign Cuisine

Chinese

₹150-300

Indo-Chinese dishes available

Safety Tips

Stay safe during your visit

Carry warm clothes even in summer

Be cautious on steep mountain roads

Book toy train tickets in advance

Respect local monasteries and customs

Emergency Numbers in India

100
Police
102 / 108
Ambulance
1091
Women Helpline
1363
Tourist Helpline
FOR ANY EMERGENCY
📱 Dial 112
All-in-one emergency number (like 911 in USA)

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