Darjeeling, India - Information and Guide

Darjeeling is in the Indian State of West Bengal. A truly picturesque place to visit. Ancient forests, old-fashioned houses and friendly people make a trip to Darjeeling quite rewarding. The charm of Darjeeling is its natural beauty and exquisite surroundings. The toy train enables travelers to explore this wonderful hill station and is in itself a popular tourist attraction. The place is famous honeymoon destination. Those who enjoy trekking may also enjoy Darjeeling.

How to reach Darjeeling

Air: Bagdogra is the nearest airport connected by flights to major cities like Kolkata, Delhi and Guwahati Indian Railways: Nearest railway stations New Jalpaiguri (NJP) that is directly connected by rail to all the major places in India. By Road: Darjeeling is well connected by roads from most places. It is about 80 Kilometers from New Jalpaiguri and 115 kilometers from Gangtok. Temperature: Summer: 14.9-8.6C Winter: 6.11-1.50 C

Seasons

March to Middle June and October to December.

Clothing

Light Woolens & Tropical; Winter- Heavy Woolens

Languages spoken

Gorkha, Tibetan, Bengali, Hindi, English. Telephone STD Code: 0354.

Tourism Centers:

Tourist Bureau, Government of West Bengal, 1 Nehru Road, Darjiling-734101, Tel: 2254-050/ 2254-102. Tourism Centre (Siliguri), M4 Building, Hill Cart Road, Siliguri Tel: 0353-2511974/2511979 Fax: 2517561

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Darjeeling, India - Information and Guide Darjeeling is in the Indian State of West Bengal. A truly picturesque place to visit. Ancient forests, old- fashioned houses and friendly people make a trip to Darjeeling quite rewarding. The charm of Darjeeling is its natural beauty and exquisite surroundings. The toy train enables travelers to explore this wonderful hill station and is in itself a popular tourist attraction. The place is famous honeymoon destination. Those who enjoy trekking may also enjoy Darjeeling.