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1. Walk from Lukla to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
2. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Bhadrapur Airport (BDP)KTM - BDP
3. Drive from Bhadrapur Airport (BDP) to Darjeeling
5h 2m

Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Bhadrapur Airport (BDP) flights

70Weekly Planes

45 minAverage Duration

₹3,426Cheapest Price

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Distance: 513.7 km
Duration: 5h 2m

What companies run services between Lukla, Nepal and Darjeeling, India?

There is no direct connection from Lukla to Darjeeling. However, you can travel to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) airport, fly to Bhadrapur Airport (BDP), then drive to Darjeeling.

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Darjeeling(opens in a new window), India(opens in a new window)

Darjeeling is a city in the northernmost region of the Indian state of West Bengal. Located in the Eastern Himalayas, it has an average elevation of 6709 ft. To the west of Darjeeling lies the easternmost province of Nepal, to the east the Kingdom of Bhutan, to the north the Indian state of Sikkim, and farther north the Tibet Autonomous Region region of China. Bangladesh lies to the south and southeast, and most of the state of West Bengal lies to the south and southwest, connected to the Darjeeling region by a narrow tract. Kangchenjunga, the world's third-highest mountain, rises to the north and is prominently visible on clear days.

Things to do in Darjeeling

Tiger Hill(Opens in a new window)

Tiger Hill (2,590 m) is located in Darjeeling, in the Indian State of West Bengal, and is the summit of Ghoom, the highest railway station in the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway – a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It has a panoramic view of Mount Everest and Mt. Kangchenjunga together.

Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park(Opens in a new window)

Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park (also called the Darjeeling Zoo) is a 67.56 acre zoo in the town of Darjeeling in the Indian state of West Bengal. The zoo was opened in 1958, and an average elevation of 7000 ft, is the largest high altitude zoo in India. It specializes in breeding animals adapted to alpine conditions, and has successful captive breeding programs for the snow leopard, the critically endangered Himalayan wolf and the red panda. The zoo attracts about 300,000 visitors every year. The park is named after Padmaja Naidu (1900–1975), daughter of Sarojini Naidu. The zoo serves as the central hub for Central Zoo Authority of India's red panda program and is a member of the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums.

Batasia Loop(Opens in a new window)

The Batasia Loop is a spiral railway created to lower the gradient of ascent of the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway in Darjeeling district of West Bengal, India. At this point, the track spirals around over itself through a tunnel and over a hilltop. It was commissioned in 1919.

Himalayan Mountaineering Institute(Opens in a new window)

The Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI darjelling) was established in Darjeeling, India on 4 November 1954 to encourage mountaineering as an organized sport in India. The first ascent of Mount Everest in 1953 by Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary sparked a keen interest in establishing mountaineering as a well-respected endeavour for people in the region. With the impetus provided by the first prime minister of India, Jawaharlal Nehru, HMI was established in Darjeeling. Tenzing Norgay was the first director of field training for HMI.

Places to stay in Darjeeling

Villa Everest(Opens in a new window)

8.5Very Good

The Elgin, Darjeeling - Heritage Resort & Spa(Opens in a new window)

8.5Very Good

Ki Kiba Dhee(Opens in a new window)

8.7Fabulous

Sinclairs Darjeeling(Opens in a new window)

8.0Good

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