Darjeeling Hotels

Home to over 100,000 people, Darjeeling is one of the most multi-cultural and diverse towns in India. Numerous ethnic groups flourish here and indeed, inhabitants are just as likely to ring in important Muslim and Tibetan Buddhist festivals with joy and verve as Hindu holidays like Holi and Diwali. Stalwart outdoor enthusiasts flock to Darjeeling to tackle the Himalayas and take in some of the most spectacular landscapes on the planet. The town after all, has a remarkable architectural ensemble of temples, shrines, parks and colonial relics that just so happen to sit on the doorstep of Nepal, Tibet and Mount Everest. On a clear day, you can actually see the summit from Darjeeling and every year, the Mount Everest Challenge Marathon departs from Singalila National Park just outside of the city. The UNESCO World Heritage Darjeeling Himalayan Railway is a stellar mode of transport for those who like to sit and enjoy a beautiful view. Specific attractions to see in town include the Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, Happy Valley Tea Estate and Bengal Natural History Museum. Astute visitors coincide their trips with the phenomenal ten-day Darjeeling Carnival in November.

Attractions

• Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park
• Tukver Tea Estate
• Happy Valley Tea Estate
• Observatory Hill
• Bengal Natural History Museum

Activities

• Darjeeling Himalayan Railway
• Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary
• Darjeeling Carnival
• Manjushree Centre of Tibetan Culture
• Samsara Tours

Restaurants

• Frank Ross Café
• Dekevas Restaurant
• Hotel Chanakya
• Park Restaurant
• Kunga’s

Nightlife

• Buzz
• Windamere Hotel
• Keventers
• Boney’s Snack Bar
• Joey’s Pub

Climate

Darjeeling has a temperate climate, with very heavy rainfall between June and September. Temperatures waver between 10°C and 32°C for the year.