Hill Stations Near Kolkata For A Quick Summer Getaway

Known For : Mahanada Wildlife Sanctuary Sumsing and Suntalekhola Chapramari Wildlife Sanctuary

Starting from river Teesta in the East to river Sankoshi in the west, Dooars is a local name given to the floodplains of North-East India around Bhutan. Dooars comprises of several towns and districts in this region including Jalpaiguri, Darjeeling, Siliguri, etc. Geographically, Dooars is one such hill station near Kolkata that is blessed with such brilliance in its relief, imagine, the mighty range of mountains of the Eastern Himalayas in the backdrop, a band of thick forests, rich in flora and fauna species and continued tea gardens.

Distance from Kolkata: 669 km

Best Time: Throughout the year

4 Dooars Attractions

Known For : Darjeeling Himalayan Railway Darjeeling Peace Pagoda Himalayan Mountaineering Institute

Household name because of its varieties of teas, Darjeeling is a hill station near Kolkata with vast expanses of tea estates and Tibetan influence in their craft, culture and cuisine. Spread over a steep mountain ridge, nestled amidst acres of lush green tea plantations, Darjeeling stands at the height of 2,050 meters above sea level, thus boasting of cool climes all year round. This scenic hill station is the perfect getaway for a romantic honeymoon and is just around 700 kilometres away from Kolkata.

Distance from Kolkata: 616 km

Best Time: February to March, September to December

31 Darjeeling Attractions

Known For : Salugara Monastery ISKCON Temple, Siliguri Mahananda Weir Wildlife Sanctuary

Situated on the banks of the river Mahananda, Siliguri is a tiny hill station near Kolkata nestled in between the Himalayan foothills and the Doar region of West Bengal. Also known as the Gateway to North East India, Siliguri serves mainly as a base for tourists to camp in before moving out to explore nearby tourist attractions such as Kalimpong, Darjeeling and Gangtok. However, Siliguri itself is a perfectly good holiday destination, with sufficient things to see and do.

Distance from Kolkata: 562 km

Best Time: Throughout the year

19 Siliguri Attractions

Known For : Morgan House Durpin Dara hill Cactus Nursery

Kalimpong is a virgin hill station in West Bengal renowned for its panoramic valley views, Buddhists monasteries and churches and Tibetan handicrafts etc.

Distance from Kolkata: 624 km

Best Time: March to June, September to December

24 Kalimpong Attractions

Known For : Netaji Subash Chandra Bose Museum Ambotia Shiva Mandir Tea Gardens in Kurseong

Also known as the 'Land of White Orchids', Kurseong is a hill station near Kolkata located close to Darjeeling famous for its waterfalls, temples and Buddhist gompas apart from the excellent view that the place provides.

Distance from Kolkata: 588 km

Best Time: April to May, August to October

9 Kurseong Attractions

Known For : Mirik Lake Pashupati Nagar Orange Orchards

Located on the banks of a huge lake, the hill station near Kolkata of Mirik adds to North Bengal's bounty. Amidst the Himalayan Valley, Mirik has more to offer than just beautiful mountains and lakes.

Distance from Kolkata: 599 km

Best Time: March to July

9 Mirik Attractions

Known For : Rishyap Canopy Walk lo Lolegaon Viewpoint

Located about 120 Kms from Siliguri, Lava and Lolegaon are merely 25 kms apart. These two pristine villages offer beautiful snow-capped mountains and ancient Buddhist monasteries, among other enthralling sights. If you want to experience nature as nature intended, this hill station near Kolkata is your perfect getaway.

Distance from Kolkata: 651 km

Best Time: October to June

10 Lolegaon Attractions

Singalila National Park, located on the Singalila Ridge is a hill station near Kolkata. This national park of India in Darjeeling is set at a height of 7000 feet above sea level. The park is well known for the trekking and other adventure sports. The national park is similar to a paradise for the trekkers and adventure lovers.

Distance from Kolkata: 658 km

Known For : Nathula Pass MG Marg Rumtek Monastery

Extremely alluring, pleasantly boisterous and wreathed in clouds - Gangtok, the capital city of the Sikkim can also give you a spectacular view of Mt. Kanchenjunga, at a distant skyline. The pristine hill station near Kolkata nestled in mountains and clouds is also a base for a whole lot of trekkers to the Himalayan mountain ranges. The mesmerising prismatic beauty and the beautiful winding hill roads are even more breathtaking if seen from a bird’s eye view in a cable car.

Distance from Kolkata: 671 km

Best Time: Throughout the year

34 Gangtok Attractions

42km away from Purulia via Sirkabad, Ajodhya is a famous tourist destination. This hill station near Kolkata is a woody mountain with table land on top. Many small streams make their way through the slopes of the hill to meet Subarnarekha on the west and Kangsabati and Kumari from the northern slope.

Distance from Kolkata: 334 km

Sandakphu Peak (11,941 Feet) is the highest peak in West Bengal. The highest peak of Singalila Ridge in Darjeeling district and one of the most scenic hill stations near Kolkata, almost near the border of Nepal, it is located very close to Singalila National Park.

Distance from Kolkata: 640 km

Known For : Betla National Park Upper Ghaghri Waterfalls Lower Ghaghri Waterfalls

Falling in the Latehar district of Jharkhand, Netarhat is popularly known as the Queen of Chotanagpur. This gorgeous hill station near Kolkata is best known for the sunrise and sunset views it offers. Netarhat comes under the tag of lesser-known tourist places. 

Distance from Kolkata: 569 km

Best Time: Throughout the year

5 Netarhat Attractions