When can we see snowfall in Darjeeling?

It takes about 1 hour 20 minutes from Darjeeling. From Manebhanjan, it takes about 4 hours to Sandakphu by Jeep. The best time to get snow here is between December-end to February-end, and sometimes up to mid-March.

Which is more beautiful Manali or Darjeeling?

Manali is much cool, more scenic. travelling cost is cheaper. Same standard hotels (like Darjeeling/Gangtok) is cheaper. Road travel is longer.

Can you see Everest from Darjeeling?

Tiger Hill (2,590 m) is located in Darjeeling, in the Indian State of West Bengal. It has a panoramic view of Mount Everest and Mount Kanchenjunga together.

What are the places I should go in Darjeeling?

Some of Darjeeling’s most popular attractions include monasteries, botanical gardens, a zoo, and the Darjeeling-Rangeet Valley Passenger Ropeway cable car which happens to be the longest Asian cable car. Darjeeling is a wonderful place to walk around and explore the tea estates, villages, and markets .

Is Monsoon a good time to visit Darjeeling?

No wonder, the best time to visit Darjeeling is throughout the year. The weather remains cool which is ideal for sightseeing of various attractions. However, it is best to avoid the monsoon season as landslides are common during this period.

How many days to spend in Darjeeling?

5 to 7 Days are sufficient to have a leisure time in Darjeeling and around Gangtok . Keep Darjeeling in the begining and Gangtok later in the loop of your trip. 2 days in Darjeeling and 2 days in Gangtok are enough for sightseeing.

How is Darjeeling tea different from other tea?

The main difference between Darjeeling and any other black tea is that it’s not fully fermented. However, this is not true for all Darjeeling tea flushes. The percentage of fermentation is visible from the color of the tea leaves–the darker the color, the more fermented they are.