Destination Field Guide • 2,042 m (6,700 ft)
Darjeeling
Queen of the Hills & Colonial Tea Heritage
Quick Logistics & Travel Facts
- Elevation: 2,042 m (6,700 ft)
- Best season: March to May & October to December
- Permits: No special permits required for Indian nationals. Foreign nationals require valid passport and Indian visa.
Perched along a dramatic Himalayan ridge overlooking Mount Kanchenjunga, Darjeeling blends British colonial architecture, world-renowned heritage tea gardens, and the century-old Toy Train.
Darjeeling sits at an average altitude of 2,042 meters (6,700 feet) in West Bengal. Established in the mid-19th century as a British sanatorium and military depot, it evolved into the world capital of muscatel tea. Early mornings at Tiger Hill offer sweeping views of sunrise over Mount Everest and Kangchenjunga.
Explore Darjeeling With a Private Vehicle
Get a custom quote with a native hill driver and advance permit facilitation.