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Dārjiling

West Bengal, India · Asia

About Dārjiling

Dārjiling is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Jorethang, right by Darjeeling.

Dārjiling is a city located in West Bengal, India. With a population of 123,797, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Dārjiling sits in India, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Kolkata time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Dārjiling to your route.

About Dārjiling

The Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA) is a semi-autonomous council consisting of the northernmost areas of the Indian state of West Bengal. The GTA was formed in 2012 to replace the Darjeeling Gorkha Hill Council, which had been formed in 1988 and administered the Darjeeling hills for 23 years. GTA presently

Read more consists of three hill subdivisions Darjeeling, Kurseong, Mirik, some areas of Siliguri subdivision of Darjeeling district and the whole of Kalimpong district under its authority.

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Dārjiling offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Dārjiling located?

Dārjiling is located in West Bengal, India, Asia. The coordinates are 27.0333 latitude, 88.2667 longitude.

What is the population of Dārjiling?

Dārjiling has a population of approximately 123,797 people, making it a city in India.

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Quick Information

Population
123,797
Continent
Asia
Country
India
Region
West Bengal
Timezone
Asia/Kolkata
Coordinates
27.0333, 88.2667

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in India

Police
100
Ambulance
102
Fire
101
All emergencies
112
Driving side
left
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Worth the detour from Dārjiling

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

scenic viewpoint

Darjeeling

The Queen of the Hills offering panoramic views of Kanchenjunga, the world's finest tea gardens, and a UNESCO heritage toy train ride.

0 km · about 5 min drive

cafe

Glenary's

A British-era bakery and restaurant on Nehru Road founded around 1885, with a glass-fronted tea room looking over the Darjeeling hills and a cellar bar below. Still the town's default meeting place.

1 km · about 5 min drive

photogenic

Thambi View Point

A 3,415 m balcony above the Old Silk Route where the road from Zuluk unwinds below in a stack of hairpin bends; on clear mornings Kanchenjunga rises straight ahead at sunrise.

57 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Dārjiling

  • Right hereDarjeelingThe Queen of the Hills offering panoramic views of Kanchenjunga, the world's finest tea gardens, and a UNESCO heritage toy train ride.
  • 62 kmNathang ValleyA treeless high plateau at roughly 4,100 m on the Old Silk Route, grazed by yaks and dotted with a handful of houses and a British war memorial from the 1888 Anglo-Tibetan clash.
  • 68 kmNathu LaA 4,310 m pass on the India-China border, one of the few open trading posts on the frontier, where you can stand metres from Chinese sentries at the barbed-wire line.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Dārjiling.

Jorethang

🇮🇳 India

10 km awayPop. 9,009

Naya Bāzār

🇮🇳 India

11 km awayPop. 1,035

Nayabazar

🇮🇳 India

13 km awayPop. 1,235

Kurseong

🇮🇳 India

17 km awayPop. 46,427

Namchi

🇮🇳 India

18 km awayPop. 12,190

Mirik

🇮🇳 India

18 km awayPop. 10,109

Kalimpong, Крукети

🇮🇳 India

20 km away

Gyalshing

🇮🇳 India

29 km awayPop. 4,013

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