Darjeeling Christmas Tour Package from Kolkata (4 Days)
4-day Darjeeling Christmas tour from Kolkata: Siliguri, Kurseong and Darjeeling. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab, train or bus. From ₹10,010 per person.
per person · inclusive of all taxes
11° – 18°C
October in Darjeeling Christmas
Description
4-day Darjeeling Christmas tour from Kolkata: Siliguri, Kurseong and Darjeeling. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab, train or bus. From ₹10,010 per person.
This 4 days 3 nights itinerary covers 10 handpicked stops, including Kurseong, Chowrasta and the Mall, St Andrew's Church and more. October–December, March–May is the best time to travel for pleasant weather. Your 3-night stay is arranged in a comfortable, well-reviewed hotel such as Itsy Hotels Route 55, Darjeeling. Every booking is backed by Trypdeals' 24x7 support team, from planning to the day you're back home.
Weather in Darjeeling Christmas
Best time: October to MarchAverage temperature range: 2°C – 22°C
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Up to Darjeeling via Kurseong
Reach Siliguri by train from Kolkata, where our driver meets you. Drive from Siliguri to Kurseong (about 34 km, 45 min) and from Kurseong to Darjeeling (about 30 km, 30 min). Check in at your hotel in Darjeeling. Drive up the hill road, which follows the toy train line, through Kurseong to Darjeeling. In the evening walk along the Mall and Chowrasta, decorated for Christmas, past St Andrew's Church. Overnight stay in Darjeeling.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Kolkata to Siliguri
577 km · ~12h 12m · About 12h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Kolkata
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
139 km · 2h 46m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 289Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 439Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
139 km · 2h 46m drive from previous stop
Arrive in SiliguriSiliguri, West Bengal
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Kolkata to Siliguri
577 km · ~12h 49m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Kolkata
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Kolkata. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Kolkata → Siliguri
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~577 km
~12h 49m|Tentative fare ₹630–₹1,670
- Arrive in Siliguri
Siliguri, West Bengal
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Kolkata to Siliguri
Nearest railway stations: Howrah Jn for Kolkata, New Jalpaiguri for Siliguri.
Direct trains
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Siliguri to Kurseong
34 km · ~41m · About 1h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Siliguri
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
34 km · 41m drive from previous stop
Arrive in KurseongKurseong, West Bengal
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Siliguri to Kurseong
34 km · ~45m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Siliguri
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Siliguri. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Siliguri → Kurseong
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~34 km
~45m|Tentative fare ₹40–₹150
- Arrive in Kurseong
Kurseong, West Bengal
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Siliguri to Kurseong
Nearest railway stations: New Jalpaiguri for Siliguri, To Darjeeling for Kurseong.
Direct trains
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Kurseong to Darjeeling
30 km · ~36m · About 1h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Kurseong
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
30 km · 36m drive from previous stop
Arrive in DarjeelingDarjeeling, West Bengal
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Kurseong to Darjeeling
30 km · ~40m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Kurseong
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Kurseong. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Kurseong → Darjeeling
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~30 km
~40m|Tentative fare ₹30–₹130
- Arrive in Darjeeling
Darjeeling, West Bengal
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Kurseong to Darjeeling
Nearest railway stations: To Darjeeling for Kurseong, Darjeeling for Darjeeling.
Direct trains
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
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Kurseong
A tea town halfway up the hill, known as the land of white orchids.
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Chowrasta and the Mall
The open square and promenade at the top of Darjeeling.
- 3
St Andrew's Church
An Anglican church on the ridge, first built in 1843.
Tiger Hill sunrise and Christmas Eve
Leave around 4 am for Tiger Hill to see the sunrise light up Kanchenjunga, then visit the Ghum monastery and the Batasia Loop war memorial on the way back. After a rest, take a toy train joy ride if you have a booking. In the evening, join a carol service or Christmas Eve service at a church on the ridge. Overnight stay in Darjeeling.
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Tiger Hill
The famous sunrise point over Kanchenjunga, with Everest visible on very clear days.
- 2
Ghum Monastery
The Yiga Choeling monastery with a large Maitreya Buddha.
- 3
Batasia Loop
A spiral of the toy train line with a war memorial and a view of the peaks.
Christmas Day in Darjeeling
A Christmas morning service if you wish, then visit the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute and the Padmaja Naidu zoo, known for its red pandas and snow leopards. In the afternoon walk through the Happy Valley tea estate, and have Christmas cake at one of the old bakeries on the Mall. Overnight stay in Darjeeling.
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Himalayan Mountaineering Institute
The institute founded after the first ascent of Everest, with a museum of mountaineering.
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Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park
A high-altitude zoo with red pandas and snow leopards.
- 3
Happy Valley Tea Estate
One of the oldest tea gardens of Darjeeling.
Darjeeling to the plains
A last look at Kanchenjunga in the morning, then drive down to the plains for the journey home. Drive from Darjeeling to Siliguri (about 62 km, 1 hr 15 min). Board the train from Siliguri back to Kolkata (about 571 km), and the tour ends.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Darjeeling to Siliguri
62 km · ~1h 14m · About 1h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Darjeeling
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
62 km · 1h 14m drive from previous stop
Arrive in SiliguriSiliguri, West Bengal
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Darjeeling to Siliguri
62 km · ~1h 23m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Darjeeling
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Darjeeling. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Darjeeling → Siliguri
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~62 km
~1h 23m|Tentative fare ₹70–₹220
- Arrive in Siliguri
Siliguri, West Bengal
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Darjeeling to Siliguri
Nearest railway stations: Darjeeling for Darjeeling, New Jalpaiguri for Siliguri.
There is no direct train between these stations in our timetable data, and no journey with up to two changes was found. Try a nearby city as the start or end, or use a bus/car leg for part of the trip.
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Siliguri to Kolkata
571 km · ~12h 5m · About 11h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Siliguri
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
136 km · 2h 43m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 286Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 436Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
136 km · 2h 43m drive from previous stop
Arrive in KolkataKolkata, West Bengal
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Siliguri to Kolkata
571 km · ~12h 41m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Siliguri
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Siliguri. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Siliguri → Kolkata
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~571 km
~12h 41m|Tentative fare ₹630–₹1,650
- Arrive in Kolkata
Kolkata, West Bengal
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Siliguri to Kolkata
Nearest railway stations: New Jalpaiguri for Siliguri, Howrah Jn for Kolkata.
Direct trains
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
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Kanchenjunga view
The world's third highest peak, seen from the Darjeeling ridge.
Tour Overview
Darjeeling, the queen of the hills, sits on a ridge facing Kanchenjunga, with tea gardens falling away below it and the toy train of the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway winding through its streets.
Christmas Tour: 24–27 Dec 2026 (Christmas Fri 25 Dec + weekend)
Christmas falls on Friday 25 December 2026. December is cold, dry and clear in Darjeeling, the best month for views of Kanchenjunga. The town has a long Christmas tradition from its school and church communities: St Andrew's Church on the ridge and the other churches hold carol services, the Mall is lit up, and the old bakeries sell plum cake and Christmas puddings.
This 4-day, 3-night package starts and ends in Kolkata. The route runs Kolkata → Siliguri → Kurseong → Darjeeling → Siliguri → Kolkata, about 1,274 km in all. Choose how you travel: cab, train or bus. Every price includes 3-star hotels with breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
Highlights of the Darjeeling Christmas Tour from Kolkata
- Kurseong
- Chowrasta and the Mall
- St Andrew's Church
- Tiger Hill
- Ghum Monastery
- Batasia Loop
- Himalayan Mountaineering Institute
- Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park
Inclusions in the Darjeeling Christmas Tour Package
- 3 nights in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
- All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
- AC cab from Kolkata for the whole trip with the cab option: Swift Dzire (2–3 persons), Ertiga (4–7) or Tempo Traveller (8–12)
- AC bus seats both ways with the bus option
- AC 3-tier train tickets both ways with the train option
- Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel
- GST on cab hire
Exclusions in the Darjeeling Christmas Tour Package
- Lunch and dinner
- Temple darshan, pooja and special entry tickets
- Monument and park entry tickets, boating and ropeway tickets
- Flights, and anything not listed under inclusions
- Personal expenses such as tips, laundry and phone calls
Child Policy
Child up to 6 years: free (no extra bed)
Child 6 to 8 years: half charge
Child above 8 years: full charge
Payment Policy
20 percent advance at the time of booking
20 percent after you receive the hotel booking voucher
60 percent during the tour
For tours between 15 December and 2 January, 50 percent advance is required.
Cancellation Policy
Minimum cancellation charge: Rs. 3000 per person, or 10 percent of the tour cost, whichever is higher
25 percent between 46 and 30 days before departure
50 percent between 30 and 15 days before departure
75 percent between 15 and 5 days before departure
100 percent within 5 days of departure or on no-show
Important Travel Information for the Darjeeling Christmas Tour
Best time to visit: October–December, March–May
Travel window: 24–27 Dec 2026 (Christmas Fri 25 Dec + weekend)
Route: Kolkata → Siliguri → Kurseong → Darjeeling → Siliguri → Kolkata (about 1,274 km in all)
Train option: With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Siliguri and back; the train journey is in addition to the 4 days.
Before you go: Tiger Hill jeeps leave around 4 am; the Kanchenjunga sunrise depends on the weather. The Himalayan Mountaineering Institute and the zoo are closed on Thursdays. Toy train joy rides are booked online and fill up fast at Christmas.
Hotels: Itsy Hotels Route 55, Darjeeling, or similar.
Package Price: Cab, Bus or Train
Per-person price by group size and how you travel from Kolkata. Every price includes 3-star hotels (twin sharing), breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
| PersonsGroup size | By Cab | By Bus | By Train |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Persons | ₹28,880 | ₹15,710 | ₹14,310 |
| 33 Persons | ₹24,060 | ₹14,490 | ₹13,090 |
| 4–74–7 Persons | ₹21,180 | ₹12,850 | ₹11,440 |
| 8–108–10 Persons | ₹19,590 | ₹12,170 | ₹10,770 |
| 11–1211–12 Persons | ₹16,980 | ₹11,420 | ₹10,010 |
Prices are per person in rupees. The highlighted price is the lowest for that group size.
By cab from Kolkata the drive is about 605 km each way, so the cab option adds about 1 travel day each way; hotel stays on the way are included in its price.
With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Siliguri and back; the train journey is in addition to the 4 days.
Route Map
Places Covered
- Kurseong
- Chowrasta and the Mall
- St Andrew's Church
- Tiger Hill
- Ghum Monastery
- Batasia Loop
- Himalayan Mountaineering Institute
- Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park
- Happy Valley Tea Estate
- Kanchenjunga view
Who Is This Tour For
Best Time to Visit
October–December, March–May is the ideal window for this trip, with the most pleasant weather for sightseeing.
What's Included / Excluded
Inclusions
- 3 nights in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
- All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
- AC cab from Kolkata for the whole trip with the cab option: Swift Dzire (2–3 persons), Ertiga (4–7) or Tempo Traveller (8–12)
- AC bus seats both ways with the bus option
- AC 3-tier train tickets both ways with the train option
- Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel
- GST on cab hire
Exclusions
- Lunch and dinner
- Temple darshan, pooja and special entry tickets
- Monument and park entry tickets, boating and ropeway tickets
- Flights, and anything not listed under inclusions
- Personal expenses such as tips, laundry and phone calls
Hotels for This Tour
Handpicked stays for a comfortable trip
Packing Checklist
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Water bottle
- Sunscreen
- ID proof (for hotel check-in)
- Basic first-aid/medication
- Modest, traditional clothing for temple visits
- A shawl or stole to cover shoulders
Important Travel Information
Best time to visit: October–December, March–May
Travel window: 24–27 Dec 2026 (Christmas Fri 25 Dec + weekend)
Route: Kolkata → Siliguri → Kurseong → Darjeeling → Siliguri → Kolkata (about 1,274 km in all)
Train option: With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Siliguri and back; the train journey is in addition to the 4 days.
Before you go: Tiger Hill jeeps leave around 4 am; the Kanchenjunga sunrise depends on the weather. The Himalayan Mountaineering Institute and the zoo are closed on Thursdays. Toy train joy rides are booked online and fill up fast at Christmas.
Hotels: Itsy Hotels Route 55, Darjeeling, or similar.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you go
4 days and 3 nights. It starts from Kolkata on day 1 and you are back in Kolkata on day 4. With the train option, the train journey is in addition to these days.
Kolkata → Siliguri → Kurseong → Darjeeling → Siliguri → Kolkata. That is about 1,274 km in all; each leg is listed on this page with its distance and driving time.
For 2 persons it is ₹14,310 per person (train); for a group of 11–12 it comes down to ₹10,010 per person. Prices include 3-star hotels with breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
Yes. This package is offered by cab, train or bus. By cab, the same AC car takes you from Kolkata and back. By cab from Kolkata the drive is about 605 km each way, so the cab option adds about 1 travel day each way; hotel stays on the way are included in its price. By bus, you take an AC bus to the first stop and back, and a cab covers the sightseeing. With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Siliguri and back; the train journey is in addition to the 4 days. The price table shows each option for your group size.
This package is planned for 24–27 Dec 2026 (Christmas Fri 25 Dec + weekend). Book early: hotels fill up fast in this season.
Tiger Hill jeeps leave around 4 am; the Kanchenjunga sunrise depends on the weather. The Himalayan Mountaineering Institute and the zoo are closed on Thursdays. Toy train joy rides are booked online and fill up fast at Christmas.
Destinations Covered in This Tour
Explore the places this package takes you to