Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Darjeeling travel guide

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You're Going to Love Darjeeling

With a population of 123,797, Darjeeling is a must-see destination in West Bengal, India. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Darjeeling has to offer.

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When to visit Darjeeling

Darjeeling in April
Estimated hotel price
AED 165
1 night at 3-star hotel
Darjeeling in April
Estimated hotel price
AED 165
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Darjeeling in July, when the average temperature is 17 °C, and the highest can go up to 19 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 2 °C, with an average temperature of 5 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 753 mm. In contrast, December is usually the driest month of the year in Darjeeling, with an average rainfall of 5 mm.

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How to Get to Darjeeling

Plane

Although Darjeeling doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Pakyong (PYG), which is located 38 km from Darjeeling. The shortest flight to Darjeeling from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 11h 40m.

Plane

Although Darjeeling doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Pakyong (PYG), which is located 38 km from Darjeeling. The shortest flight to Darjeeling from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 11h 40m.

Airports near Darjeeling

IXBBagdogra
PYGPakyong

Airlines serving Darjeeling

Air India
Okay (2,898 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (642 reviews)
Air India Express
Okay (9 reviews)
SpiceJet
Okay (89 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (474 reviews)
Drukair
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Where to stay in Darjeeling

Average rates range from around AED 154 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 747 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Darjeeling

Most booked hotels in Darjeeling

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Mayfair Darjeeling
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
AED 539+
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Hotel Sonar Bangla Darjeeling
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
AED 158+
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Yashshree Mall Road Darjeeling
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
AED 209+
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Central Heritage Resort & Spa
4 stars
Good (6.3, Good reviews)
AED 129+
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Hiring a car in Darjeeling

Expect to pay AED 4.41 per litre in Darjeeling (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 52.89 and AED 70.52.

Expect to pay AED 4.41 per litre in Darjeeling (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 52.89 and AED 70.52.

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