Discover Darjeeling
Mist-wrapped peaks, golden tea gardens, and timeless Himalayan culture — all waiting for you in the Queen of the Hills.
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2,042m
Elevation above sea level
87+
Tea gardens in the region
~12°C
Average annual temperature
1881
Year Toy Train was established
Where the Himalayas Touch the Sky
Nestled in the foothills of the Himalayas in West Bengal, Darjeeling is a destination unlike any other. Known the world over for its distinctive tea, it offers sweeping vistas of Kangchenjunga — the world’s third-highest peak — wrapped in swirling morning mist.
From the iconic Darjeeling Himalayan Railway — a UNESCO World Heritage Site — to vibrant Buddhist monasteries and rich Gorkha culture, every corner of Darjeeling tells a story.
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Top Highlights
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Tiger Hill Sunrise
Watch first light paint Kangchenjunga gold from this legendary peak — a moment of pure Himalayan magic.
Tea Gardens
Happy Valley Estate
Wander through lush rows of first-flush Darjeeling tea and discover how the world’s most prized brew is born.
UNESCO Heritage
Toy Train — DHR
Ride the legendary narrow-gauge railway through mountain loops, misty tunnels, and colonial-era stations.
What Will You Explore?
From rhododendron treks to first-flush tea ceremonies, every visit to Darjeeling is unlike the last.
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Darjeeling Adventure?
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