Things to do in Chongtong Tea Garden, West Bengal
Chongtong Tea Garden is a census town in the Darjeeling Pulbazar CD block in the Darjeeling Sadar subdivision of the Darjeeling district in the state of West Bengal, India.
16 places to visit in and around Chongtong Tea Garden, best known first. Tap a place for directions, or let Turkart turn them into a day-by-day plan.
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- 1Bengal Natural History Museum
The Bengal Natural History Museum is a museum in Darjeeling, West Bengal, that exhibits a vast range of natural artifacts and fossils.
Wikipedia - 2Arya Tea Estate
Arya Tea Estate is a tea garden in the Darjeeling Pulbazar CD block in the Darjeeling Sadar subdivision of the Darjeeling district in West Bengal, India
Wikipedia - 3Rock Garden, Darjeeling
The Rock Garden at Chunnu Summer Falls and Ganga Maya Park are recently added tourist attractions in the hilly town of Darjeeling in the state of West Bengal, India.
Wikipedia - 4Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park
Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park 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 7,000 feet, is the largest high altitude zoo in India.
Wikipedia - 5Puttabong Tea Estate
Puttabong Tea Estate is a tea garden in the Darjeeling Pulbazar CD block in the Darjeeling Sadar subdivision of the Darjeeling district in the Indian state of West Bengal.
Wikipedia - 6Tukvar Tea Garden Wikipedia
- 7Pussimbing Tea Estate Wikipedia
- 8Dhirdham Temple · in Darjeeling
Dhirdham Temple is a Hindu temple located in Darjeeling, India. The temple was constructed in 1939 by Rai Saheb Purna Bahadur Pradhan from Nepal.
Wikipedia - 9Peace Pagoda, Darjeeling · in Darjeeling
Peace Pagoda, Darjeeling or Darjeeling Peace Pagoda is one of the Peace Pagodas designed to provide a focus for people of all races and creeds to help unite them in their search for world peace.
Wikipedia - 10St. Andrew's Church, Darjeeling · in Darjeeling
St. Andrew's Church is a heritage Anglican church situated in Darjeeling, in the Indian state of West Bengal.
Wikipedia - 11Mahakal temple · in Darjeeling Himalayan Railway
The Mahakal temple or Mahakal mandir is a sacred Hindu temple located in Darjeeling, West Bengal, India, dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva, the third god in the Hindu triumvirate.
Wikipedia - 12Bhutia Busty Monastery · in Darjeeling Himalayan Railway
Bhutia Busty monastery or Karma Dorjee Chyoling monastery is a Buddhist monastery located in Bhutia Busty, Darjeeling district, India. It belongs to the Red Sect of Buddhist Lamas.
Wikipedia - 13Ghum Monastery · in Darjeeling
Old Ghoom Monastery is the popular name of Yiga Choeling. The monastery belongs to the Gelukpa or the Yellow Hat sect and is known for its 15 feet-high statue of the Maitreya Buddha.
Wikipedia - 14Ging Gompa · in Ging Tea Garden
Ging Gompa is a Buddhist monastery in Darjeeling, West Bengal, India. The monastery is located in Ging, about 10 km from Darjeeling.
Wikipedia - 15Lloyd's Botanical Garden · in Darjeeling Himalayan Railway Wikipedia
- 16North Tukvar Tea Estate · in Badamtam Tea Garden Wikipedia
Chongtong Tea Garden by interest
- Good with kids: Bengal Natural History Museum, Arya Tea Estate, Rock Garden, Darjeeling, Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, Puttabong Tea Estate
- Temples and places of worship: Dhirdham Temple, Peace Pagoda, Darjeeling, St. Andrew's Church, Darjeeling, Mahakal temple, Bhutia Busty Monastery
- Nature: lakes, hills and waterfalls: Arya Tea Estate, Rock Garden, Darjeeling, Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, Puttabong Tea Estate, Tukvar Tea Garden
Grouped by what each place is. Lesser-known places are ones fewer people read about on Wikipedia than most places on this page.
Best time to visit Chongtong Tea Garden
Best weather: Oct–May.
| Month | Average | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | Pleasant | 11°C | 6 mm |
| Feb | Pleasant | 14°C | 11 mm |
| Mar | Pleasant | 18°C | 31 mm |
| Apr | Pleasant | 21°C | 63 mm |
| May | Pleasant | 22°C | 143 mm |
| Jun | Rainy | 23°C | 234 mm |
| Jul | Rainy | 23°C | 419 mm |
| Aug | Rainy | 22°C | 316 mm |
| Sep | Rainy | 21°C | 243 mm |
| Oct | Pleasant | 19°C | 71 mm |
| Nov | Pleasant | 15°C | 3 mm |
| Dec | Pleasant | 12°C | 3 mm |
Long-term monthly averages for the area, from NASA POWER. Festivals and crowds are not counted; check before you book.
How to reach Chongtong Tea Garden
- Nearest railway station: Darjeeling (DJ), 7 km away.
- Nearest airport: Pakyong Airport (PYG), 43 km away.
Straight-line distances; the road is longer. Check trains and flights before you travel.
What a 3-day trip to Chongtong Tea Garden costs
- Budget: about ₹2,800–₹5,500 per person
- Mid-range: about ₹7,000–₹13,800 per person
- Comfort: about ₹16,000–₹30,300 per person
A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Chongtong Tea Garden is not included.
Compare Chongtong Tea Garden with nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Best weather | Places to see | 3 days, mid-range, per person |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chongtong Tea Garden | – | Oct–May | 16 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Singtam Tea Garden | 3 km | Oct–May | 20 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Lepcha Jagat | 5 km | Oct–May | 22 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Darjeeling | 7 km | Mar–May, Oct | 40 | ₹8,000–₹15,500 |
| Darjeeling Himalayan Railway | 7 km | Oct–May | 26 | ₹8,000–₹15,500 |
Distances in a straight line from Chongtong Tea Garden; trip costs are rough estimates (not live prices). Tap a town for its own page.
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Questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit in Chongtong Tea Garden?
The best known are Bengal Natural History Museum, Arya Tea Estate, Rock Garden, Darjeeling, Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, Puttabong Tea Estate.
When is the best time to visit Chongtong Tea Garden?
Best weather: Oct–May.
How do I reach Chongtong Tea Garden?
Nearest railway station: Darjeeling (DJ), 7 km away. Nearest airport: Pakyong Airport (PYG), 43 km away.
How much does a 3-day trip to Chongtong Tea Garden cost?
Budget: about ₹2,800–₹5,500 per person; Mid-range: about ₹7,000–₹13,800 per person; Comfort: about ₹16,000–₹30,300 per person. A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Chongtong Tea Garden is not included.
Sources: places from Wikipedia, Wikidata, Wikivoyage and OpenStreetMap; weather from NASA POWER; stations and airports from Wikidata. Last checked Oct 2026.