Explore Darjeeling
Everything, measured from the door
Hotel Charlie sits on Laden La Road by the Lower Club Side motor stand — which is where the shared jeeps leave from, and a few minutes below Chowrasta. Every distance on these pages is measured from the hotel, not from the town in general.
Places to visit
The toy train, Chowrasta, the markets, the monasteries and the tea garden — everything inside the town itself.
See the sights →Just outside town
Tiger Hill, Batasia Loop, Ghum station and Senchal Lake — the ridge towards Ghum, a short drive away.
Head out of town →Day trips
Mirik, Kurseong, Kalimpong, Takdah and Tinchuley, with road distances for each.
Plan a day out →Where to eat
Clubside Restaurant downstairs, and the bakeries and tea rooms along Laden La Road and Nehru Road.
Find a table →Shops & markets
Tea merchants, booksellers and the working market around the motor stand below the hotel.
Go shopping →Getting to Darjeeling
The nearest airport and railhead are both on the plains, about 70 km away. The distance is short; the road climbs the whole way, so allow most of a morning.
| From | Distance | By car |
|---|---|---|
| Siliguri | 67.1 km | about 3 hours |
| Bagdogra Airport (IXB) | 70.4 km | 3 to 4 hours |
| New Jalpaiguri station (NJP) | 73 km | 3 to 4 hours |
Distances measured 2026-09-05. OSRM's duration model is calibrated for flat roads and is roughly three times optimistic on Darjeeling's hill roads — it predicted 59 minutes for Bagdogra, which independent sources put at 3 to 4 hours. Drive times are therefore published only where corroborated separately.
Common questions
How far is Hotel Charlie from Bagdogra airport?
About 70 km by road, and 3 to 4 hours by car. The distance is short but the road climbs the whole way.
How far is Hotel Charlie from New Jalpaiguri (NJP) station?
About 73 km by road, and 3 to 4 hours by car.
Is the hotel walking distance from the Darjeeling toy train station?
Yes. The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway terminus is about 450 m away, a short walk.
How far is Chowrasta and the Mall?
About 450 m on foot, uphill. Chowrasta is closed to traffic, so it is a walk rather than a drive.
Is Clubside Restaurant open to people not staying at the hotel?
Yes. Clubside Restaurant serves house guests and walk-ins alike.
What food does Clubside Restaurant serve?
Multi-cuisine: Indian, Tandoor, Biryani, Bengali, Chinese and Thai.
Who runs Hotel Charlie?
Hotel Charlie and Clubside Restaurant are managed by Zoryn Hospitality.
Stay at the start of it
Rooms above the motor stand, and Clubside Restaurant downstairs.