{"id":3531,"date":"2024-11-10T10:15:07","date_gmt":"2024-11-10T09:15:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/?page_id=3531"},"modified":"2025-04-15T16:50:54","modified_gmt":"2025-04-15T14:50:54","slug":"darjeeling-travel-guide","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/darjeeling-travel-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Darjeeling"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some of you may have thought of Owen Wilson or Adrien Brody, a train, and India, when you read the title of the guide. Ok, yes, I confess, I did discover this place watching the film \u201c<strong>The Darjeeling Limited<\/strong>\u201d when, a few years ago, Toni came home with a DVD and said to me \u201clet&#8217;s watch this film, it&#8217;s from India\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since then, the name of <strong>Darjeeling<\/strong> was on our minds until, during one of our trips through the Asian subcontinent, we had the opportunity to visit it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" id=\"fila1\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-senff-sticky-block\" data-topspace=\"60\" data-cfa=\"true\" data-minwidth=\"600\" data-maxwidth=\"99999\" data-pushup=\"#sep1\" data-zindex=\"1\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\">\n\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/iconos\/antesdeir.png\" alt=\"Information about Darjeeling\" class=\"img-menu-content img-menu-content-in\">\n\t<h2 id=\"before-you-go\" class=\"menu-seccion\">BEFORE YOU GO<\/h2>\n\t<ul><li><a href=\"#h-the-city-between-mountains\" data-level=\"3\">The City between Mountains<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li><a href=\"#h-when-to-go-to-darjeeling\" data-level=\"3\">When to Go to Darjeeling<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li><a href=\"#h-visa-to-travel-to-india\" data-level=\"3\">Visa to Travel to India<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li><a href=\"#h-travel-insurance\" data-level=\"3\">Travel Insurance<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-india-esim-with-internet\" data-level=\"3\">India eSIM with Internet<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li><a href=\"#h-how-to-reach-darjeeling\" data-level=\"3\">How to Reach Darjeeling?<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column mb0 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading outline\" id=\"h-before-you-go\">BEFORE YOU GO<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-0\" id=\"h-the-city-between-mountains\">The City between Mountains<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Located in the northeast of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/india-travel-guide\/\">India<\/a><\/strong>, at 2,134 meters above sea level and still belonging to the state of West Bengal, Darjeeling is found.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Surrounded by tea plantations, with spectacular views of the Himalayas and especially Kanchenjunga, this hill station seemed to us a border that separates the chaotic, disorderly and overpopulated India from the calmer state we saw during our trip through India: <strong>Sikkim<\/strong>. At least that&#8217;s how we perceived it.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/11\/image.jpeg\" alt=\"Vistas desde Darjeeling\" class=\"wp-image-3556\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/11\/image.jpeg 1400w, https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/11\/image-700x467.jpeg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The views from Darjeeling<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is a different atmosphere in Darjeeling, and not only because the cold can catch you off guard if, like us, you come from the south with 4 items of summer clothing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The cultural mix is common in this city. The people&#8217;s features are varied, so one sometimes has the feeling of having traveled to Tibet or Nepal, especially when walking through the market streets with stalls selling Nepalese hats. Although there are always elements that remind you that you are still in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-when-to-go-to-darjeeling\">When to Go to Darjeeling<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Spring and autumn are the best times to visit Darjeeling, because of the pleasant temperatures, clear views and little rain. However, here is some information about the different seasons:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Winter (December to February): <\/strong>During winter, Darjeeling is cold and you may experience occasional snowfall. You will find few tourists, but spectacular views of the snow-capped mountains.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Spring (March to May): <\/strong>This is one of the most popular times to visit Darjeeling. The temperatures are pleasant, with landscapes full of flowers. This season is perfect to explore the tea plantations and enjoy some good trekking.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Monsoon (June to September): <\/strong>During the monsoon season, Darjeeling experiences abundant rainfall, which can make exploring the city quite difficult, but makes the landscapes completely green. On the plus side, you&#8217;ll find less tourism.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Autumn (October and November):<\/strong> Autumn is a time of transition, when the rains begin to ease and temperatures become moderate. Clear skies offer panoramic views of the Himalayas, including neighboring Kanchenjunga.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-0\" id=\"h-visa-to-travel-to-india\">Visa to Travel to India<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We know that the subject of visas can be somewhat confusing, especially for India, where obtaining one is an essential requirement for entry. In the article on how to obtain an Indian visa step by step (coming soon) you have information on how to apply for one online for up to <strong>5 years<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-travel-insurance\">Travel Insurance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s essential to travel to India with comprehensive insurance. <strong>We were among the first<\/strong> to offer the popular <strong>IATI discount<\/strong>, and you can now get it with <strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/heymondo-travel-insurance-discount\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Heymondo Travel Insurance<\/a><\/strong><\/strong> as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can find more information about both companies through the links provided above, or you can access the discount directly using the buttons below (in both cases, you\u2019ll see the reduced final price on their website):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list bot-new\">\n<li class=\"bot-new-seguro\"><em>IATI Travel Insurance<\/em> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iatitravelinsurance.com\/en\/?r=1419098974388&amp;cmp=pag-EN-darjeeling\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">discount<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"bot-new-seguro\"><em>Heymondo <\/em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/heymondo.com\/?utm_medium=Afiliado&amp;utm_source=CONMOCHILAEN&amp;utm_campaign=PRINCIPAL&amp;cod_descuento=CONMOCHILAEN&amp;ag_campaign=HOME+ENGLISH&amp;agencia=gyRKk5CeTCciisFnu3vw6wkweIlxr3cYiN0qboD8&amp;redirect=TEMPORAL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">discount<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Chapka Travel Insurance<\/em> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chapkadirect.com\/?app=conmochila\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">discount<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-india-esim-with-internet\">India eSIM with Internet<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While many hotels, guesthouses, and restaurants in India offer free Wi-Fi, some travelers prefer or need a constant connection. We\u2019ve included details on obtaining a&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/esim-india-unlimited-data\/\">eSIM India<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;card with unlimited data (from <strong>Holafly<\/strong>) or with fixed data but cheaper (from <strong>Saily<\/strong>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want to get it directly, here\u2019s the link (with a discount) for both companies:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list bot-new\">\n<li class=\"bot-new-seguro\"><strong>Holafly<\/strong> eSIM with <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/holafly.sjv.io\/DyV955\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">discount<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"bot-new-seguro\"><strong>Saily<\/strong> eSIM with <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/go.saily.site\/aff_c?offer_id=101&amp;aff_id=7418&amp;url_id=635&amp;aff_sub=pag-EN-darjeeling\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">discount<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-reach-darjeeling\">How to Reach Darjeeling?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-train-from-siliguri\">Train from Siliguri<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The famous Darjeeling Himalayan Railway departs from New Jalpaiguri railway station in Siliguri to Darjeeling and you can take the famous steam-powered Toy Train, a World Heritage Site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To get to Siliguri, you have train connections from the major cities in India. You can also <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/trains-in-india-how-to-buy-tickets-online\/\">buy a train ticket<\/a><\/strong> in one of the sleeper classes (sleeper or 3rd class).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list bot-new\">\n<li class=\"bot-new-tren\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/12go.asia\/en\/train\/kolkata\/siliguri\/?z=14994&amp;sub_id=PAG-EN-DARJEELING\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Train from Kolkata to Siliguri<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"bot-new-tren\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/12go.asia\/en\/train\/siliguri\/darjeeling\/?z=14994&amp;sub_id=PAG-EN-DARJEELING\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Tren de Siliguri a Darjeeling<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-jeep-and-taxi\">Jeep and Taxi<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want to avoid the train, you can hire a shared jeep to get to Darjeeling from Siliguri. This is the quickest way to get there, but not the most comfortable due to the state of the roads and the zigzagging route. The jeeps leave once they are full, so some people buy more than one seat to make themselves more comfortable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-plane\">Plane<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The nearest airport is Bagdogra, about 100 km from Darjeeling, with daily flights from Delhi and on some days from Kolkata. Once at the airport, you can hire a jeep to take you to Darjeeling. You can search for <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/skyscanner.pxf.io\/4Ge5RG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">flight deals to Bagdora<\/a><\/strong> at the link above.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-alpha-channel-opacity has-text-color has-background has-light-grey-background-color has-light-grey-color\" id=\"sep1\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" id=\"fila2\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-senff-sticky-block\" data-topspace=\"60\" data-cfa=\"true\" data-minwidth=\"600\" data-maxwidth=\"99999\" data-pushup=\"#sep2\" data-zindex=\"1\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\">\n\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/iconos\/ver.png\" alt=\"What to see \/ do in Darjeeling\" class=\"img-menu-content img-menu-content-in\">\n\t<h2 id=\"what-to-see-do\" class=\"menu-seccion\">WHAT TO SEE\/DO<\/h2>\n\t<ul><li><a href=\"#h-darjeeling-himalayan-railway\" data-level=\"3\">Darjeeling Himalayan Railway<\/a><\/li>\n\t\t<li><a href=\"#h-ghum-monastery\" data-level=\"3\">Ghum Monastery<\/a><\/li>\n\t\t<li><a href=\"#h-peace-pagoda\" data-level=\"3\">Peace Pagoda<\/a><\/li>\n\t\t<li><a href=\"#h-happy-valley-tea-estate\" data-level=\"3\">Happy Valley Tea Estate<\/a><\/li>\n\t\t<li><a href=\"#h-tiger-hill\" data-level=\"3\">Tiger Hill<\/a><\/li>\n\t\t<li><a href=\"#h-singalila-national-park\" data-level=\"3\">Singalila National Park<\/a><\/li>\n\t\t<li><a href=\"#h-chowrasta-square\" data-level=\"3\">Chowrasta Square<\/a><\/li>\n\t\t<li><a href=\"#h-bhutia-busty-monastery\" data-level=\"3\">Bhutia Busty Monastery<\/a><\/li>\n\t\t<li><a href=\"#h-mahakal-temple\" data-level=\"3\">Mahakal Temple<\/a><\/li>\n\t\t<li><a href=\"#h-tibetan-refugee-self-help-center\" data-level=\"3\">Tibetan Refugee Self Help Center<\/a><\/li>\n\t\t<li><a href=\"#h-observatory-hill\" data-level=\"3\">Observatory Hill<\/a><\/li>\n\t\t<li><a href=\"#h-himalayan-mountaneering-institute\" data-level=\"3\">Himalayan Mountaneering Institute<\/a><\/li>\n\t\t<li><a href=\"#h-batasia-loop\" data-level=\"3\">Batasia Loop<\/a><\/li>\n\t\t<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column margin-bottom-0 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading outline\" id=\"h-what-to-see-do\">WHAT TO SEE \/ DO<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-0\" id=\"h-darjeeling-himalayan-railway\">Darjeeling Himalayan Railway<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Built in 1881 by the British settlement in Darjeeling to facilitate and reduce the costs of transporting both goods and people between the hill station and the plain, the <strong>Darjeeling Himalayan Railway<\/strong> or <strong>Toy Train<\/strong> is today a World Heritage Site.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/11\/image-1.jpeg\" alt=\"Himalayan Railway\" class=\"wp-image-3557\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/11\/image-1.jpeg 1400w, https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/11\/image-1-700x467.jpeg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Himalayan Railway<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To get to <strong>Kurseong<\/strong> or Darjeeling, you can go from Siliguri to the New Jalpaiguri station and enjoy the impressive view of the mountains and the progress of the old train to the heights. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ghum-monastery\">Ghum Monastery<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a small village at an altitude of 2000 meters, we find this colorful monastery also known as <strong>Yiga Choeling<\/strong>. <strong>Ghoom Monastery<\/strong>, about 8 km from Darjeeling, was built in 1850 by a Mongolian monk and astronomer, who ran the temple for several decades.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/11\/image-2.jpeg\" alt=\"Ghum Monastery\" class=\"wp-image-3558\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/11\/image-2.jpeg 1400w, https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/11\/image-2-700x467.jpeg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ghum Monastery<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It also became home to many religious people who took refuge here in 1959 after the occupation of Tibet by China. Inside, we find a figure of Buddha over four meters high, Maitreya Buddha.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-peace-pagoda\">Peace Pagoda<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A <strong>Peace Pagoda<\/strong> is a Buddhist stupa built to inspire peace, without focusing on race or belief, just to unite people. They were built in the wake of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki to spread world peace and today there are about eighty white pagodas spread around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/11\/image-3.jpeg\" alt=\"Peace Pagoda\" class=\"wp-image-3559\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/11\/image-3.jpeg 1400w, https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/11\/image-3-700x467.jpeg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Peace Pagoda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Darjeeling Pagoda, about 28 meters high, was built under the Japanese monk Nichidatsu Fuiji in 1972 and was inaugurated 20 years later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gyg.me\/PlJRaREL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Discover the Spiritual Trails of Darjeeling (2 Hours Tour)<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-happy-valley-tea-estate\">Happy Valley Tea Estate<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the valleys in Darjeeling, where you can visit one of the oldest tea plantations in the area. The <strong>Happy Valley Tea Estate<\/strong> is located about 3 km from Darjeeling. Between March and May, the months of greatest tea harvesting activity, you can see the fields in all their splendor.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/11\/image-5.jpeg\" alt=\"Plantaciones de te Happy Valley\" class=\"wp-image-3561\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/11\/image-5.jpeg 1400w, https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/11\/image-5-700x467.jpeg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Happy Valley Tea Estate<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can reach them by walking up a narrow road, and, on the way, you can always look back and admire the mountains that surround you. Once at the top, you can try what is said to be one of the best teas in the world, the one grown in Darjeeling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/tours\/Darjeeling\/Half-Day-Guided-Kolkata-Sightseeing-Tour\/d22035-26911P236?pid=P00039197&amp;mcid=42383&amp;medium=link&amp;campaign=EN-pag-darjeeling\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Excursion to Tea Estate Tour With Tea Processing Tour with Transportation<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/tours\/Darjeeling\/An-Excursion-into-the-World-of-the-famous-Darjeeling-Tea\/d22035-50182P107?pid=P00039197&amp;mcid=42383&amp;medium=link&amp;campaign=EN-pag-darjeeling\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">An Excursion into the World of the famous Darjeeling Tea<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tiger-hill\">Tiger Hill<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The spectacular views of the sunrise with Everest and Kanchenjunga in the background make <strong>Tiger Hill<\/strong> a very special place. It is also known for being home to the highest point of the entire Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, the Ghum station. This mountain also witnessed the Kargil war between Pakistan and India not long ago.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/11\/image-4.jpeg\" alt=\"Tiger Hill\" class=\"wp-image-3560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/11\/image-4.jpeg 1400w, https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/11\/image-4-700x467.jpeg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tiger Hill<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The best way to reach Darjeeling can be by train or jeep in the early morning as it is only 11 km from the city. Even trekking from Chowrasta can be a good option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gyg.me\/I6onX4kr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Tiger Hill Sunrise Hike &#8211; Guided Day Trip<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gyg.me\/aUxjmdsL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Tiger Hill Darjeeling Nature Walk (3 Hours Guided Tour)<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-singalila-national-park\">Singalila National Park<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Declared a sanctuary in 1986 to protect its flora and fauna, what we now know as <strong>Singalila National Park<\/strong> is a park in the eastern Himalayas known for hosting two trekking routes on the way to the Sandakphu and Phalut peaks. Small mammals such as pangolins, red pandas, wild boars and Bengal cats live in its coniferous forests.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/11\/image-5.jpeg\" alt=\"Singalila National Park\" class=\"wp-image-3562\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/11\/image-5.jpeg 1400w, https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/11\/image-5-700x467.jpeg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Singalila National Park<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During spring you can enjoy its varied flora and during winter, after the monsoon, there are clearer days to observe the surrounding mountains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gyg.me\/6VLxIhUJ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Discover Singalila National Park in a day trip (Guided Private Sightseeing Tour)<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-chowrasta-square\">Chowrasta Square<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Chowrasta Square<\/strong>, \u201cwhere the 4 roads meet\u201d, at the top of the city, offers wonderful views over Kanchenjunga and the Himalayas on clear days. Built as a meeting place during the 18th century, it has evolved into what we see today, a place where locals and tourists alike walk around the square or rest at one of its cafes or benches.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"930\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/11\/image-6.jpeg\" alt=\"Plaza Chowrasta\" class=\"wp-image-3563\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Chowrasta Square<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some shops have been around for decades and one of them, the Oxford Bookshop, was opened in the late 1800s. You can&#8217;t say you&#8217;ve visited Darjeeling if you haven&#8217;t passed by its famous square.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gyg.me\/XN07z12t\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Heritage &amp; Cultural Walk of Darjeeling (2 Hours)<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bhutia-busty-monastery\">Bhutia Busty Monastery<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Days in Darjeeling are usually slow and relaxing, but you can take a stroll around the area to make them a little more active. About 15-20 minutes walk from Chowrasta Square and on the other side of the mountain you can go to the <strong>Bhutia Busty Monastery<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"930\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/11\/image-7.jpeg\" alt=\"Bhutia Busty Monastery\" class=\"wp-image-3564\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bhutia Busty Monastery<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This Buddhist monastery, with spectacular views, was originally located on Observatory Hill, but after it was destroyed by Nepalese troops in 1788, it had to be moved and rebuilt on a couple of occasions. It is worth taking a look inside and seeing all the colour; it is a shame that they did not allow photos of that area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-mahakal-temple\">Mahakal Temple<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dedicated to Lord Shiva and nestled on Observatory Hill, very close to Chowrasta Square, the <strong>Mahakal Temple<\/strong> or <strong>Mahakal Mandir<\/strong> was built in the 17th century by a lama with a vision that both religions, Buddhism and Hinduism, could be accommodated in the temple. It stands on the same site where the Bhutia Busty Monastery was originally built until it was shifted to its present location.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/11\/image-9.jpeg\" alt=\"Mahakal Temple\" class=\"wp-image-3566\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/11\/image-9.jpeg 1400w, https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/11\/image-9-700x467.jpeg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mahakal Temple<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bells and colorful flags lead us up the hill to find small shrines dedicated to Shiva, Ganesha, Rama and Hanuman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tibetan-refugee-self-help-center\">Tibetan Refugee Self Help Center<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Perched on a mountain, surrounded by tea plantations and overlooking the icy Himalayan mountains, the <strong>Tibetan Refugee Centre<\/strong> is a refuge for a few Tibetans who have put down roots in this area since 1959 and where they make scarves and other textiles typical of their place of origin. Some of them are quite elderly and very much appreciate the visit of foreigners.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/11\/image-8.jpeg\" alt=\"Centro de Refugiados del Tibet en Darjeeling\" class=\"wp-image-3565\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/11\/image-8.jpeg 1400w, https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/11\/image-8-700x467.jpeg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tibetan Refugee Self Help Center in Darjeeling<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is a temple with images of the Dalai Lama where they gather to say their prayers and a museum-like room where the origin of this place is explained as well as part of the history of Tibet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-observatory-hill\">Observatory Hill<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Observatory Hill<\/strong> is located very close to Chowrasta Square and is the original site of the Bhutia Busty Monastery. Today, on this hill, we find the Mahakal Temple, dedicated to Shiva, and very close to here, the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/11\/image-11.jpeg\" alt=\"Observatory Hill\" class=\"wp-image-3568\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/11\/image-11.jpeg 1400w, https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/11\/image-11-700x467.jpeg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Observatory Hill<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Home to dozens of monkeys, it is worth reaching this hill to reach its viewpoint and observe, once again, the most impressive mountains of the Himalayan mountain range, such as Kanchenjunga.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-himalayan-mountaneering-institute\">Himalayan Mountaneering Institute<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mountaineering was a sport that gained some fame after the ascent of Everest by <strong>Sherpa Tenzing Norgay<\/strong> and Edmund Hillary in the mid-20th century. Following this feat, the <strong>Himalayan Mountaineering Institute or HMI <\/strong>was established at Tiger Hill to promote the sport under the leadership of Norgay, who was one of its main promoters.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/11\/image-10.jpeg\" alt=\"HMI Himalayan Mountaneering Institute\" class=\"wp-image-3567\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/11\/image-10.jpeg 1400w, https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/11\/image-10-700x467.jpeg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">HMI Himalayan Mountaneering Institute<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Today, mountaineering and rescue courses are offered, as well as a museum with various artifacts from the expeditions carried out and souvenirs from other mountain clubs around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-batasia-loop\">Batasia Loop<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A spiral of railway tracks built in 1919 to facilitate the ascent of the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway to the top of the station, that is <strong>Batasia Loop<\/strong>. It is located on a hill called Hill Cart Road, about 20 minutes by taxi from the center. Gardens and benches in the center of the spiral invite us to relax and once again look at all the mountains around us.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/11\/image-12.jpeg\" alt=\"Batasia Loop\" class=\"wp-image-3569\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/11\/image-12.jpeg 1400w, https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/11\/image-12-700x467.jpeg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Batasia Loop<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can even complete the climb on foot along the train tracks or enjoy food from one of the street stalls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gyg.me\/indgSn6d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Enjoy a one-day tour in Darjeeling visiting Batasia Loop and Happy Valley State<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-alpha-channel-opacity has-text-color has-background has-light-grey-background-color has-light-grey-color\" id=\"sep2\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" id=\"fila3\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-senff-sticky-block\" data-topspace=\"60\" data-cfa=\"true\" data-minwidth=\"600\" data-maxwidth=\"99999\" data-pushup=\"#sep3\" data-zindex=\"1\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\">\n\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/iconos\/tours.png\" alt=\"Activities in Darjeeling\" class=\"img-menu-content img-menu-content-in\">\n\t<h2 id=\"tours\" class=\"menu-seccion\">TOURS<\/h2>\n\t<ul><li><a href=\"#h-sikkim\" data-level=\"3\">Sikkim<\/a><\/li>\n\t\t\t<li><a href=\"#h-kalimpong\" data-level=\"3\">Kalimpong<\/a><\/li>\n\t\t\t<li><a href=\"#h-kurseong\" data-level=\"3\">Kurseong<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading outline\" id=\"h-tours\">TOURS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-0\" id=\"h-sikkim\">Sikkim<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If there is one thing we remember about our visit to <strong>Sikkim<\/strong>, it is for being the state \u201cleast like the rest of India\u201d. This mountainous state is full of Buddhist monasteries and was annexed to India in 1975.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/11\/image-15.jpeg\" alt=\"Sikkim\" class=\"wp-image-3572\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/11\/image-15.jpeg 1400w, https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/11\/image-15-700x467.jpeg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sikkim<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From Darjeeling we can reach Gangtok by road, just 125 km away, which becomes a 5-hour journey given the curves of the road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-0\" id=\"h-kalimpong\">Kalimpong<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Located in East Bengal, <strong>Kalimpong<\/strong> is a town about 50 km from Darjeeling, which you can reach by sharing a jeep. This small town has a few temples and is perfect if you find yourself saturated with the tourism of its more famous neighbor.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/11\/image-14.jpeg\" alt=\"Kalimpong\" class=\"wp-image-3571\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/11\/image-14.jpeg 1400w, https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/11\/image-14-700x467.jpeg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Kalimpong<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can visit <strong>Deolo Hill<\/strong> for a peaceful time or Dr Graham&#8217;s School, founded over 100 years ago by a Scottish missionary to ensure education for the children of Kalimpong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gyg.me\/lKbw4RZB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Day Trip to Kalimpong (Guided Private Tour from Darjeeling)<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-0\" id=\"h-kurseong\">Kurseong<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">About 40 km from Darjeeling, on the way to Siliguri, we find <strong>Kurseong<\/strong>, also called <strong>\u201cThe land of the white orchid\u201d<\/strong>, since thanks to the rains that fall during the monsoon, the mountain slopes are covered with these beautiful flowers.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/11\/image-13.jpeg\" alt=\"Kurseong\" class=\"wp-image-3570\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/11\/image-13.jpeg 1400w, https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/11\/image-13-700x467.jpeg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Kurseong<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tea plantations, some of the most famous and expensive in the world, green forests, waterfalls and buildings from the British era, as well as some temples, make this quiet town well worth a visit.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-alpha-channel-opacity has-text-color has-background has-light-grey-background-color has-light-grey-color\" id=\"sep3\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" id=\"fila4\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-senff-sticky-block\" data-topspace=\"60\" data-cfa=\"true\" data-minwidth=\"600\" data-maxwidth=\"99999\" data-pushup=\"#sep4\" data-zindex=\"1\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\">\n\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/iconos\/dormir.png\" alt=\"Accommodation in Darjeeling\" class=\"img-menu-content img-menu-content-in\">\n\t<h2 id=\"dormir\" class=\"menu-seccion\">SLEEP<\/h2>\n\t<ul><li><a href=\"#h-where-to-stay-in-darjeeling\" data-level=\"3\">Where to Stay in Darjeeling?<\/a><\/li>\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading outline\" id=\"h-sleep\">SLEEP<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-0\" id=\"h-where-to-stay-in-darjeeling\">Where to Stay in Darjeeling?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Hotel Abhi Satya:<\/strong>&nbsp;Small and pleasant, this accommodation near Chowrasta was cheap and quiet, two of the requirements we were looking for. It is located on a hill, like most streets in Darjeeling, and the views are so spectacular that you will forget that hot water is served in buckets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here\u2019s a list of recommended (and updated) accommodations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns gap1 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-b148826a wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:0rem;padding-right:0rem;padding-bottom:0rem;padding-left:0rem\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-10 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#a0816e\"><\/span><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-3548\" alt=\"Anugrah Homestay\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/11\/156528749.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\"\/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading hoteles event-alojamientos\" id=\"h-anugrah-homestay\">($) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/in\/anugrah-homestay.es.html?aid=372777&amp;label=pag-EN-darjeeling\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Anugrah Homestay<\/a><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-\"><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-10 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#777575\"><\/span><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-3550\" alt=\"SVR INN\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/11\/287448262.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\"\/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading hoteles event-alojamientos\" id=\"h-svr-inn\">($$) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/in\/svr-inn.es.html?aid=372777&amp;label=pag-EN-darjeeling\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">SVR INN<\/a><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-\"><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-10 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#7d8179\"><\/span><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-3545\" alt=\"Taj Chia Kutir Resort &amp; 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If you want to visit the surrounding areas or are going trekking, you can <strong>hire a shared jeep or taxi<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are also numerous agencies with which you can book tours to visit places of interest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-map\">Map<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Click on the image and it will take you to a new Google Maps window with all the points of interest to travel around Darjeeling.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/open?id=1DCiTeGFibyCQ1AbgkYS_eVURYWnn02aS&amp;usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/mapa-darjeeling.jpg\" alt=\"Mapa de Darjeeling\" class=\"wp-image-1007523\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> Darjeeling map<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Some of you may have thought of Owen Wilson or Adrien Brody, a train, and India, when you read the title of the guide. 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