Hotels in Darjeeling

Darjeeling, known as the ‘Queen of the Hills’ is one of the prettiest hill stations in India located in northern part of West Bengal. It's all about magnificent views of snow-capped Kanchenjunga, torrents flowing down the mountain slopes, lovely tea gardens, landscapes with firs, pines & ferns, and all that combined with friendly people and modern yet colonial charm. A walk along the bustling streets that wind through the town will ensure a meeting with people from Sikkim, Nepal, Bhutan and Tibet. When anyone arrives in the town, a cup of steaming Darjeeling brew is always high on the to-do list.

Hotels in Darjeeling

Darjeeling is the best and the most visited hill stations in India. It has the most amazing tourist spots and even has beautiful scenery. You are very fond of nature and love spending time in the middle of greenery then this hill station is perfectly made for you. They have everything that you will probably need on a trip. If you love hills, valleys, mountains, waterfalls, then you know where you should go to for your next vacation. Darjeeling will help you create numerous memories and will keep you mesmerised. You will enjoy this place if you love photography. They have every other thing which will keep you entertained on a trip. One of the most frequently visited places and so the proper staying place needs to be available for you.

OYO hotels in Darjeeling

This place has much more tourists and visitors compared to any other hill stations. Therefore, there is always chaos going around in the city. Getting the perfect place to stay while you are here at this beautiful hill station was quite difficult but now with OYO hotels and resorts, it has become much easier. You will enjoy your stay with them and they even provide with the lovely and important amenities. You will get helpful staff and affordable packages while you choose them. They have various categories under them, through which you can choose your best and convenient category. You can go through the information about these categories online and then choose the one according to your need. The categories of OYO hotels and resorts in Darjeeling include Capital O and Premium. They have their own benefits and facilities, so you can choose the one you feel is right for you.

Capital O hotels in Darjeeling

Capital O hotels or category is one of the most commonly found hotels in Darjeeling. They are famous because of the lovely amenities, they provide at very reasonable and affordable prices. They even have discounts and offers available for you when you try to book their hotels. If you are particularly looking for this category, then you will find them near HD Lama Road in Darjeeling. They have amazing 4-star hotels for you. While you are staying with them, you will be given access to the high-speed wifi they have in their hotel. You will get king-sized beds and even queen-sized beds. They have fully air-conditioned rooms. Their rooms even come with room heaters. They have geyser facilities. They even have full power backup facilities available. You will get a fully furnished kitchen, for yourself. They even have in house restaurant facilities.

Premium hotels in Darjeeling

Now, if you are looking for Premium hotels in Darjeeling, then you can look near Chauk Bazaar, Robertson Road in Darjeeling. They too have 4-star hotels. The best thing about this category that they provide complimentary breakfast. They have king-sized beds and even fully air-conditioned rooms. They too provide geyser facilities. They even have in house restaurant available, so you don't even need to head out for meals.

Darjeeling - Places to Visit

Darjeeling is known as the ‘Queen of the Hills’. Once a summer resort for the British Raj elite, Darjeeling remains the terminus of the narrow-gauge Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, or “Toy Train,” completed in 1881. It's famed for the distinctive emerald-green tea plantations that dot its surrounding slopes. Its backdrop is Mt. Kanchenjunga, among the world’s highest peaks. The drive through Kurseong to the hill station provides surreal views to the nature enthusiast. The town is surrounded by emerald-green tea plantations and the mighty Khangchendzonga (8598m).

The origins of the hill station dates back to the Raj era, and is definitely West Bengal’s premier attraction. Tourists are assured of an interesting exploration. When one isn’t awed by the beauty of the Khangchendzonga, an exploration of the colonial-era architecture, Buddhist monasteries, snow leopards and red pandas at the zoo will leave tourists wanting to come back. A walk along the bustling streets that wind through the town will ensure a meeting with people from Sikkim, Nepal, Bhutan and Tibet. When anyone arrives in the town, a cup of steaming Darjeeling brew is always high on the to-do list.

Darjeeling is spread over a west-facing slope and is a maze of interconnecting roads and steep steps. If you arrive at the jeep stand or train station, one will be expected to make an uphill hike to the hotel. The two important squares in the town are Chowrasta, which is located near the top of town, and Clubside junction. They are linked by pedestrian-friendly Nehru Road (The Mall), which also serves as the shopping street. Hill Cart Road (Tenzing Norgay Rd) extends towards the bustling lower bazaar and is Darjeeling’s main thoroughfare for vehicles. The Ghum junction, located about 7km southwest from Darjeeling, houses a slew of colourful Buddhist monasteries. Yiga Choling Gompa, among the popular monasteries, has old murals and houses close to 30 monks that belong to the Gelugpa school. The monastery also enshrines a 5m-high statue of Jampa (Future Buddha). A view of the magnificent Himalaya range is possible from Tiger Hill. The morning spectacle is a hit among tourists and one can find a number of jeeps making their way to Tiger Hill every morning at about 4am. One might even get caught in a traffic jam or two along the way.

One should definitely pick their spot wisely if they want to get the best view of the Himalaya. A number of tourists choose to visit Darjeeling in the months of October and November. Also, one can plan a visit from mid-March to mid-May. This is the time when skies are dry and temperatures are favourable. Winters are especially cold. If one is planning a visit in December or Janurary, it would be essential to carry and extra jumper. The monsoon months – from June to September- can be wet and should be avoided. There are a slew of quaint budget and premium OYO Rooms in the vicinity. One can always choose to stay near Mall Road to ensure proximity to the heart of the town. There are hotels near the railway station, Batasia Loop and Ghum. Some of the hotels have rooms with wooden floors and walls to insulate from the cold. Most of the hotels also offer amazing morning views.

Food in Darjeeling

Darjeeling Hotels will give you an opportunity to experience the delectable cuisine here. The momos of Darjeeling, and the thukpa are all time favorites. The cuisine here is heavily inspired from Tibetan cuisine and there is something warm for the soul every time you sit down for a meal. The tea is of course, the highlight of the day, as most hotels serve only the premium quality local Darjeeling tea here. The Gorkhas too have their own cuisine which can be enjoyed in some traditional homestays booked through OYO Rooms. Bamboo shoots and soybeans are also extensively used ingredients here.

Festivals in Darjeeling

If you are thinking of visiting Darjeeling during the local festivals then be sure to book your budget hotels well in advance because tourists descend on the hills in huge numbers.
The Maghe Sankranti or the Makar Sankranti is major festival of the Gorkhas and is celebrated with a lot of pomp. Yam and sweet potatoes are used in traditional food items.
The Lepcha communities in Darjeeling celebrate the Tendong Lho Rumfaat and this is a festival to offer prayers of thanks to the Mount Tendong. It was believed that the community saved itself by climbing the mountains when the earth was flooded by rain for forty days and forty nights.
The Buddha Jayanti and the Losar are two important Tibetan festivals celebrated here. The entire mountains come together to worship Lord Buddha and there are traditional folk dances to be seen. A parade is also taken through the hills during the festivals. The Tibetans can be seen performing the Cham Dance on various occasions.

Best time to Visit – Darjeeling

Darjeeling can be visited throughout the year except perhaps during the monsoon month of July to September because although the mountains are lush during this time of the year, there are often landslides which cut off the region from the rest of the state. One can fly to Bagdogra Airport or travel by train to New Jalpaiguri and then there is the task of climbing the mountain which takes about three hours. You can book some of the best hotels in Darjeeling around the mall through OYO Rooms.

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