You might have seen that most of the Darjeeling tour packages offered start from 6000₹ or even more. But we will take you on an amazing trip to Darjeeling which will cost you as low as 3500₹.

Amazed! Let’s start then.

An Overview of Darjeeling

Before knowing the Darjeeling tour cost and the packages, let’s get to know Darjeeling first

Geographically, Darjeeling is in the northernmost part of the Indian state of West Bengal. Its borders touch Sikkim, Bhutan and Nepal in some areas. Being located very close to the Himalayan range it is one of the best attraction sites in the country.

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Best time to visit Darjeeling:

Although people love to visit Darjeeling regardless of the season as the weather remains pleasant throughout the year. But summers are the peak season for this destination. Those who love to explore the city and have come to enjoy nature in peace should avoid the peak season.

April, May and June are the most tourist-receiving months. Lodging and fooding become costlier in peak seasons. So, if budget is a constraint for you then avoid the summers.

Winters are the best and ideal time to visit Darjeeling and it also reduces the overall trip cost.

• It allows a low-budget travel
• Less crowd at destinations
• Easy to get accommodations that too on low rates
• Peaceful trips
• More greenery
• Better waterfall views
• More clouds, more picturesque views
• Winters are best for trekking as well

I may go on writing more points but that is all just to say it is best to visit in winter. October to March is the best time to visit Darjeeling.

Darjeeling trip cost: Fare break-up

How to reach Darjeeling?

• By Train:
• Nearest Railway stations: New Jalpaiguri Jn and Siliguri Jn
• Distance: 74km and 64kms respectively

• By Air:
• Nearest Airport: Bagdogra Airport
• Distance: 70km

New Jalpaiguri to Darjeeling taxi fare: One of the main factors to decide the Darjeeling Trip cost

• Cab booking: 3000rs to 4000rs
• Share taxi: 500RS
• Bus: 150rs

Detailed form: The nearest location from where you can get auto/cab or buses for Darjeeling is Siliguri Jn. Darjeeling is around 64 km from Siliguri Jn. Although all trains do not go to Siliguri you will surely find one till New Jalpaiguri Jn. From both of these locations; namely New Jalpaiguri or Siliguri, you will easily get cabs, autos or buses for Darjeeling.

The nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport which is around 70 km from Darjeeling. You will have to take a cab, share a taxi or bus again from outside the airport for Darjeeling.

Where to stay to effectively manage your Darjeeling tour cost?

Where to stay in Darjeeling?

There are two main places to stay in Darjeeling. The Mall Road and Gandhi Road are the best locations to stay in the town. These locations are easily accessible from any part of the town.

Hotel price in Darjeeling

Best hotels in Darjeeling offer stay starting from 500rs/night per person. This may go up to 5000/night depending upon the type of hotel and the facilities offered.

Cheap hotels in Darjeeling:

There is one more option of staying in Darjeeling which will cost even lesser than 500rs/night and that is a Dormitory. In a dorm, you will have to pay per bed and that sometimes starts from as low as 150-200rs/person.

Darjeeling food price

You can have a variety of food in Darjeeling from every corner of the country. Food cost in Darjeeling depends upon the kind of restaurant you choose.

Best places to eat in Darjeeling

The best places to eat in Darjeeling are not any restaurant as you might be thinking. The famous places to eat in Darjeeling are streetside foods. These are the best delicious foods one can find in Darjeeling.

Food price in Darjeeling:

• North Indian food in particular may cost comparatively higher and can go up to 300-400rs/person.
• Local foods are not that costly and will cost you 200-300rs/2 person.
• Per day food expenses in Darjeeling may count up to 900-1000rs if you only eat North Indian food.
• If you will stick to local foods available in the town then it will only cost you 500-600rs/day.
• Cost/thali in Darjeeling will vary from Rs80 to Rs200.

Darjeeling sightseeing taxi fare:

Taxi/cabs are available at Ghanta Ghar or the Clock Tower in Darjeeling.

Sightseeing in Darjeeling by taxi will cost you around 800-1000rs. This will include all the attraction sites in Darjeeling within a radius of 3-5 km. It will take a time of 5-6 hours and will leave you back to the Clock Tower.

Darjeeling toy train ticket price:

New Jalpaiguri to Darjeeling toy train fare:

Trains:

NJP DJ PASSENGER (52541)

• CC: 1500rs
• FC: 1400rs

NJP DJ AC PASS (52539)

• CC: 1500rs
• FC: 1300rs

Darjeeling to Ghum Toy train fare:

• Diesel Joyride fare: 1000rs
• Steam Joyride fare: 1500rs

Please note that this Darjeeling Trip cost does not include the ticket charges at some attraction sites and Train fare till New Jalpaiguri Jn.

Darjeeling trip cost from Kolkata

There are three ways to reach Darjeeling from Kolkata.

Train:

• General: 190-220₹
• Sleeper: 330-380₹
• 3AC: 850-980₹
• 2AC: 1325-1350₹
• 1AC: Above 1600₹

By Air:

• Dynamic fare varies between 3990₹ to 5000₹ and above.

Shared taxi: 650₹/person

Taxi(reserved): 12₹/km to 18₹/km

As Kolkata to New Jalpaiguri distance is 614kms so total fare becomes: 7,368₹ to 11,052₹.

Once you reach New Jalpaiguri, you have to follow the same guide as discussed above.

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