Darjiling · India
Where to Stay in Ghoom (Ghum), Darjiling
A separate village 5 km west of Darjiling, famous for its Buddhist monastery and the highest point on the Toy Train route. Many visitors stay here for the calm and the monastery.
✦ The vibe
small-village feel, spiritual, cold – often foggy in winter
👤 Best for
culture lovers, monastery visitors, train enthusiasts, those seeking quiet
🏨 Where to stay
Buddhist guesthouses, homestays and a couple of mid-range hotels (Rs 1000-2500). Very basic budget dorms.
🚇 Getting around
not walkable to Darjiling – shared jeeps run every 10 mins (15-min ride). Ghoom is on the main Ghoom–Siliguri road, so airport taxis are straightforward (75 mins).
📍 Nearby
Yiga Choeling Monastery (the oldest in Darjiling district), Ghum Railway Museum, the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute's Batasia Loop viewpoint
Best hotels in Ghoom (Ghum)
7 hotels ranked by how close they are to Ghoom (Ghum)
Mount Lungta Boutique Hotel & Spa
429 m from Ghoom (Ghum)
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1.0 km from Ghoom (Ghum)
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1.1 km from Ghoom (Ghum)
View intelligence briefing →Athihi guest house
1.1 km from Ghoom (Ghum)
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1.2 km from Ghoom (Ghum)
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2.1 km from Ghoom (Ghum)
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2.3 km from Ghoom (Ghum)
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