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

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