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Zambala Retreat - Anant Hotel
Zambala Retreat - Anant Hotel, Hill Cart Road, Ghoom - 743103, West Bengal, India
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Darjeeling
Overview
World-famous tea, the toy train and Kanchenjunga sunrises.
Best time
March to May, October to November
Ideal duration
2β3 days
Starting budget
βΉ2,000ββΉ4,000 / day
Weather
Cold winters; clear spring and autumn skies are best; monsoon brings landslides.
Beginner friendly
Female-solo friendly
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Minimum 4 people for a private group experience.
How to reach
Nearest airport/railhead: Bagdogra/New Jalpaiguri (NJP), then ~3 hours by road up the hills.
Things to do & travel tips
- Go to Tiger Hill before dawn for the Kanchenjunga sunrise.
- Ride the toy train (the Batasia Loop joyride is short and scenic).
- Buy first-flush tea direct from an estate.
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Hotels, attractions & food in Darjeeling
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Swiss Heritage Hotel
Swiss Heritage Hotel, Gandhi Road, Darjeeling - 734101, West Bengal, India
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Diocesan Centre
Diocesan Centre (C.N.I), Gandhi Road, Darjeeling - 734101, West Bengal, India
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Muscatel BhumSang
Muscatel BhumSang, Gandhi Road, Darjeeling - 734101, West Bengal, India
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Hotel Red Rose
Hotel Red Rose, Hill Cart Road, Darjeeling - 734101, West Bengal, India
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ΧΧΧΧ Χ©ΧΧ Χ
ΧΧΧΧ Χ©ΧΧ Χ, Dr. Zakir Hussein Road, Darjeeling - 734101, West Bengal, India
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Angel Wings
Angel Wings, Dr. Zakir Hussein Road, Darjeeling - 734101, West Bengal, India
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Street Food Stalls
Street Food Stalls, Nehru Road, Darjeeling - 734101, West Bengal, India
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Statue of Bhanu Bhakta Acharya
Statue of Bhanu Bhakta Acharya, Chowrasta, Darjeeling - 734101, West Bengal, India
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The Mall Market
The Mall Market, Chowrasta, Darjeeling - 734101, West Bengal, India
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Burdwan Palace
Burdwan Palace, Hill Cart Road, Ghoom - 743103, West Bengal, India
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Alexander Csoma de KΕrΓΆs memorial carve
Alexander Csoma de KΕrΓΆs memorial carve, Mall Road, Darjeeling - 734101, West Bengal, India
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Aandu Retaurant
Aandu Retaurant, Hill Cart Road, Darjeeling - 734101, West Bengal, India
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Sid's cafe
Sid's cafe, Dr. Zakir Hussein Road, Darjeeling - 734101, West Bengal, India
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Penang Restaurant
Penang Restaurant, Dr. Zakir Hussein Road, Darjeeling - 734101, West Bengal, India
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Park Restaurant
Park Restaurant, Dr. Zakir Hussein Road, Darjeeling - 734101, West Bengal, India
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