Darjeeling & Ghoom · way to travel
Family trips in Darjeeling
Routes with drives under four hours, homestays with family rooms, the toy train, the zoo and the ropeway in Darjeeling, boating at Mirik and jeep safaris in the Dooars.
Places
Things to do
Culture and history · 3 hoursHMI and the Himalayan zoo in one morningDarjeeling · ≈ ₹100–150 joint ticket (Indian visitor…
Tea · 2–3 hoursWalk down to Happy Valley's tea slopesDarjeeling · Free to walk · small fee for a factory …
Crafts · 1.5–2 hoursCarpet looms at the Tibetan refugee centreDarjeeling · Free entry · purchases optional
Culture and history · 2 hoursChowrasta to Observatory Hill on footDarjeeling · Free · tea and cake ₹150–300
Wildlife and birds · 1 hourWalk around the twin ponds of JorepokhriJorepokhri · Free or a small fee
Tea · 2–3 hoursWalk the Mim tea garden roadJorepokhri · Free
Viewpoints · 2–3 hoursSimana viewpoint and a look into NepalJorepokhri · ₹600–1,200 for a local car
Wildlife and birds · Half day to a full dayWhere the Himalayan salamander survives nowJorepokhri · Varies · ask locally
Culture and history · 1–1.5 hoursRabindra Bhavan, Tagore's house at MungpooMungpoo · Free or a small fee