Darjeeling & Ghoom · way to travel
Photography in Darjeeling
Kanchenjunga at first light, the toy train at Batasia Loop, prayer flags on the Singalila Ridge, mist moving through tea rows and the Zuluk hairpins from Thambi View Point.
Places
Things to do
Viewpoints · 1 hourDawn over Kanchenjunga from the ridgeChatakpur · Free
Treks and walks · Full day, about 4–6 hours one wayForest trail along Senchal to Tiger HillChatakpur · Guide ₹1,000–1,500 a day (indicative) ·…
Wildlife and birds · 2–3 hoursEarly birding walk in Senchal forestChatakpur · Free · guide ₹500–1,000 (indicative)
Food · 2 hoursTerrace farm and homestay kitchenChatakpur · Included in the homestay stay
Monasteries · 1–1.5 hoursMorning prayers at Yiga ChoelingGhoom · Small fee or donation
Toy train · About 2 hoursSteam joyride from Darjeeling to GhoomGhoom · ≈ ₹1,500–1,800 steam · ≈ ₹1,000–1,300 d…
Treks and walks · 2–2.5 hoursWalk from Ghoom to Darjeeling by BatasiaGhoom · Free · ≈ ₹20–50 Batasia entry
Monasteries · 1.5 hoursGhoom's two quieter monasteriesGhoom · Free · donation welcome
Wildlife and birds · 1 hourWalk around the twin ponds of JorepokhriJorepokhri · Free or a small fee
Monasteries · 1–1.5 hoursMorning prayers at Yiga ChoelingGhoom · Small fee or donation
Toy train · About 2 hoursSteam joyride from Darjeeling to GhoomGhoom · ≈ ₹1,500–1,800 steam · ≈ ₹1,000–1,300 d…
Treks and walks · 2–2.5 hoursWalk from Ghoom to Darjeeling by BatasiaGhoom · Free · ≈ ₹20–50 Batasia entry
Monasteries · 1.5 hoursGhoom's two quieter monasteriesGhoom · Free · donation welcome
Wildlife and birds · 1 hourWalk around the twin ponds of JorepokhriJorepokhri · Free or a small fee