Darjeeling

The best time to visit Darjeeling is between the months of October to March. The weather is pleasant and the skies are clear during this time, making it ideal for sightseeing and adventure activities.

The nearest airport to Darjeeling is the Bagdogra Airport, which is around 94 km away. One can also reach Darjeeling by train, the nearest railway station being New Jalpaiguri, around 73 km away. From here, one can hire a taxi or take a shared jeep to reach Darjeeling.

Some of the must-visit tourist attractions in Darjeeling are the Tiger Hill, the Batasia Loop, the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, the Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, and the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway.

Some of the popular adventure activities in Darjeeling are trekking, paragliding, mountain biking, and river rafting.

The local cuisine of Darjeeling is influenced by Tibetan, Nepali, and Bengali cuisines. Some of the popular dishes are momos, thukpa, chowmein, and sel roti.