Darjeeling is bordered by the world-famous Kanchenjunga peaks and is an ideal place for a romantic holiday. This little hill town looks nothing short of a fairy-tale with many small hills of neatly cured tea gardens, wild orchids, tall rows of pine trees, and the chugging of the miniature mountain trains. If you’re looking to explore this hill station in all its glory, visit us to choose from the best Darjeeling honeymoon tour packages.

Darjeeling is well connected to other cities by air and road but not by train.

The Bagdogra International Airport near Siliguri is the nearest airport with multiple direct flights to major cities like New Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, and Chennai. If you’re keen on traveling by road, the only other way to get to Darjeeling is to take a bus or a taxi cab from Siliguri or New Jalpaiguri. If you are up for a slow seven-hour ride up the mountains while taking in the picturesque beauty of Darjeeling, consider boarding a toy train from Jalpaiguri or Siliguri. Hakshitha Tours offers comprehensive Darjeeling honeymoon packages that include travel arrangements, transfers, accommodation, and sightseeing.

With an average temperate of 25-degree Celsius, Darjeeling is pleasant all through the year. Springs and summers (March to May) are delightful thanks to the clear skies offering a panoramic view of the Kanchenjunga peak. It is also the best time to feast your eyes on the blooming magnolias, rhododendrons, orchids, and other spring flowers in the region’s fir and larch forests. Not surprisingly, March to May is the peak tourist season & also the time for the best Darjeeling honeymoon package price.

June to September is the rainy season when the weather tends to be slightly chillier but still pleasant enough for a romantic holiday. Naturally, the rain would limit sightseeing, so remember to check the weather before booking Darjeeling honeymoon packages. During winter, the average temperature ranges from 2.5-degree Celsius to 11.2-degree Celsius, with the occasional snow adding beauty to the magnificent peaks of mountains and beautiful valleys. In December, Darjeeling looks lit and festive, with Christmas and New Year around the corner.

Darjeeling offers all that you could ask for in a romantic getaway. This quaint hill station provides a beautiful view of the Kanchenjunga and an exotic sunrise view from Tiger Hills. The rope car ride offers a stunning panoramic view of the snow-capped mountains and lush green tea estates slopes. With Hakshitha Tours’ Darjeeling honeymoon packages, you can ride the toy mountain train and visit the beautiful Jhakri waterfalls. You also get to experience the tranquillity of the Buddhist monasteries and the Japanese Temple. In addition, Darjeeling has a beautiful museum and some tastefully put-together art galleries for art and history aficionados.

Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim, is just a four-hour drive away from Darjeeling and home to scenic lakes and landscapes.

Darjeeling cuisine is a mix of Tibetan, Naga, and Nepali cuisine. There are plenty of specializing in Thai, Tibetan, Nepali, Chinese, and North-East Indian food. Some of the local dishes you must try include:

A Tibetan soup dish served with Hakka noodles and traditional spices unique to Tibet. Its widely available at all restaurants in Darjeeling but the most noteworthy are Dekevas & Kunga at Chauk Bazaar.

The Naga thali includes fermented rice served with chicken, pork, fish, fermented bamboo, and a pickle. The Nepali thali is famous too with its simple yet amazingly flavored dal, bhaat, and vegetarian side dishes.

When in Darjeeling, don’t miss churpees, a milk snack prepared from cow or yak’s milk.

Yet another Nepali delicacy prepared from rice paste and deep-fried in the shape of bagels.

You must try this non-alcoholic brew made with fermented yeast and water, a popular drink in Darjeeling.

This traditional Tibetan bread is prepared with meat fillings and is a must-try in Darjeeling.

One must experience the authentic form of the uniquely flavored Darjeeling black tea – often called the Champagne of the teas.

Thanks to its cosmopolitan culture, top-class restaurants, and safe nightclubs, the town also buzzes with energy and fun at night.

Darjeeling is a tea lover’s paradise. You can buy the best-flavored teas and other famous knick-knacks from the local market. Every market has its specialty, and here we give you an idea of what you could carry back home as souvenirs and gifts for your loved ones.

The best place to buy Darjeeling Tea, Gorkha knives(Kukris), paintings, woolens, etc.

Shop for home accessories, woolen wear, and ladies’ accessories.

This is the best place for Tibetan artifacts like singing bowls, prayer wheels & flags, and Tibetan wall paintings called thangkas.

You can buy hunting gear, silver, copperware, lanterns, etc.

This market offers plenty of handmade souvenirs, woolen jackets, and Tibetan masks.

The best place to buy exotic rugs, handcrafted boxes, masks, silverware, etc.

Shop for little souvenirs, woolen wear, and Gorkha knives in this bazaar.

Hakshitha Tours has a strong network with the best hotels & resorts across India and around the world. We offer amazing deals on our Darjeeling honeymoon packages. Some of the best places to stay in Darjeeling include:

• Arcadia Heritage Resort
• Dungmali Heritage Resort
• Mayfair Darjeeling