Travel packages if you are planning a trip to Darjeeling from Pune
“The Queen of the Hills,” Darjeeling, a magnificent hill station in West Bengal, is 2267 kilometres away from Pune, also referred to as the “Queen of the Deccan.” There are various routes to get to Darjeeling from Maharashtra’s second-biggest city among which the most convenient is through air.
If you are all set to tick off your next destination, which is Darjeeling, here are a few tips on Darjeeling tour package from Pune.
Darjeeling trip from Pune – Via Air
In true Darjeeling, there is no airport. Sixty-seven kilometres from Darjeeling, or roughly three hours by car, lies the closest airport, Bagdogra. After Bagdogra was recently upgraded to the status of a major airport, there are a lot of flights that visit Pune.
Flights with a single stop at Kolkata International Airport (CCU) typically take 6–8 hours to reach the airport, with fares ranging from INR 6,650 to INR 8,000 per person on average.
How to book a car that will take you to Darjeeling
You will first need to bargain a lot if you choose private automobiles over shared ones. The drivers first quote outrageous prices, but if you haggle hard enough, you will eventually get a good deal. Car prices typically increase during the tourist season, although they are significantly lower off-season.
You must pay the fare at the counter and get a slip back when you rent a pre-paid taxi. Depending on the season, there can be a variety of cars to select from.
Nearby must-visit places in Darjeeling
- Tiger Hill
You will always cherish the memory you have of seeing the sunrise over Tiger Hill in Darjeeling.
- Darjeeling zoo and Himalayan Mountaineering Institute
This location is ideal for anyone who like hiking or mountain climbing adventure. The term HMI refers to a multifaceted concept. The Himalayan Zoological Park, a boarding school, a museum, and a gift store are all located there.
- Batasia Loop
Batasia Loop is an attractively designed circular railway track that is located approximately 5 km from Darjeeling. Sprawled with flowering plants, the 50,000 square foot garden is full.
- Darjeeling Ropeway
The ropeway is the most popular tourist attraction in Darjeeling, drawing visitors of all ages. You would need to take the ropeway from Singamari. A great overhead view of the valley is offered by the ropeway, also called the Rangeet Valley Passenger Cable.