Sandhi Darjeeling
Finding Sandhi Darjeeling
Darjeeling, West Bengal. Close enough to everything, far enough from the noise. Here is the way in.
The address
Tea Estate Road, above Ghoom, Darjeeling, West Bengal 734102
Getting here
By air
Bagdogra airport, about 70 km, then a climb of roughly three hours.
By rail
New Jalpaiguri, about 75 km, or the Toy Train to Darjeeling for the slow way up.
By road
A winding three hour drive from the plains, best in daylight.
Worth the trip
Tiger Hill sunriseTea estatesGhoom monasteryThe Darjeeling Himalayan Railway
The weather
Cool to cold at altitude. Clearest skies and peak views from October to December and March to May.
Darjeeling, West Bengal