How to Spend a Perfect Weekend in Darjeeling?

Travelling to Darjeeling? Have a plan to spend a perfect weekend in the town? Well, even if you aren’t prepared as to what you should do to make the most out of your visit to the town, you have landed on the right page.

Here are some of the tips to help you spend a great weekend in Darjeeling.

1. Explore some of the popular attractions in the town

There’s a lot you can explore in Darjeeling. To make the most out of your weekend, visit Tiger Hill to witness a spectacular sunrise.  Discover your inner peace by paying a visit to the Japanese Peace Pagoda and many Tibetan Buddhist Monasteries.

Discover some know-how of mountaineering at The Himalayan Mountaineering Institute. Get closer to wildlife at The Darjeeling Zoo, and spend some time in solitude at The Shrubbery Nightingale Park.

2. Rent-a-bike

Are you an adventure freak? In Darjeeling, you get the perfect opportunity to rent mountain bikes and go for a ride in the wilderness – an experience worth living!

3. Savour on some local delicacies and beer

Tantalize your taste buds with local delicacies including hot momos, thukpa noodles, and taipos (another variety of momo). Also, get closer to the culture of Nepali people in Darjeeling by treating yourself with Tongba (locally prepared beer).

4. Remember to sip the world-renowned Darjeeling tea often

The one thing you shouldn’t miss out whilst in the town is to stimulate your senses with a hot cup of Darjeeling tea – a unique breed of tea which is revered the world over.

5. Go out for evening walks at Chowrasta

Chowrasta (crossroad) aka Mall, is a promenade that overlooks the town. The place usually bustles up during evenings as tourists and local visit Chowrasta to spend some leisure time.

Enjoy a refreshing morning or evening walk at Chowrasta and the surrounding areas, mingle with tourists, and get your hands on some souvenirs at the antique local shops.

6. Winter in Darjeeling – Experience a lovely Christmas

If you are lucky enough to plan your Darjeeling holidays during winter, then you can experience a magical Christmas at the Windamere Hotel. The Colonial hotel is one of the finest abode for embracing the natural beauty of the town.

Christmas celebration at the Windamere Hotel is one-of-a-kind. The sumptuous dinner, live performances, and heartfelt prayer sessions - experience the best of Christmas at the Windamere Hotel in Darjeeling.  They have entertainers from the stage district of London…. Don’t wait up, book your next Christmas Holiday in Darjeeling.