Darjeeling vs Kalimpong
Pick Darjeeling for
family trips, culture and heritage, first-timers
Pick Kalimpong for
peace and quiet, tight budgets, nature, fewer people, a smaller budget
| Darjeeling | Kalimpong | |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Darjeeling hills, Darjeeling, West Bengal | Darjeeling hills, Kalimpong, West Bengal |
| Highest point | 2,590 m | 1,700 m |
| Difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Trek distance | No trek needed | No trek needed |
| Days on the ground | 3–4 | 2–3 |
| Best months | Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov, Dec | Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov, Dec |
| Snow likely | Jan | Rarely |
| Crowds in season | Busy | Moderate |
| Daily spend | about ₹3,000 | about ₹2,500 |
| Gateway | Bagdogra / NJP | Bagdogra / NJP |
| With kids | Great | Great |
| With seniors | Great | Great |
| Permits | None. | None. |
Darjeeling: when to go
- ❄︎Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely
Kalimpong: when to go
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely