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