Budget trips from Kolkata
From Kolkata the hills of Darjeeling and Sikkim are a night's train away, Puri is the classic beach break, and Nepal is close. These 3 trips typically cost under ₹20,000 per person, including travel there and back, stays, food and local transport.
Estimates for one person sharing a room, October 2026. Not live prices.
| Place | Days | Typical cost |
|---|---|---|
| Darjeeling | 4 | ₹11,800 |
| Sikkim | 5 | ₹16,650 |
| Meghalaya | 5 | ₹20,000 |
About ₹11,800 for 4 days
Tea gardens, the toy train and sunrise over Kanchenjunga from Tiger Hill.
About ₹16,650 for 5 days
Gangtok, monasteries and Kanchenjunga views, with good homestays.
About ₹20,000 for 5 days
Living root bridges, waterfalls and Dawki's clear river.
Spend less
Questions
Darjeeling: about ₹11,800 per person for 4 days (₹8,600–15,000), including return travel (overnight train to New Jalpaiguri, then a 3-hour shared jeep), stays, food and local transport.
Yes. Each total includes the return journey from Kolkata by the mode shown, plus stays, food, local transport and entry fees for the number of days given. Flights and peak-season stays can cost more, so book early for long weekends.
They're typical per-person estimates in rupees for one person sharing a double room, estimated in October 2026. The lower figure is a careful budget (sleeper class, simple guesthouses, local food); the higher one is more comfortable. They aren't live prices; check fares before you book.
Budget a little more for stays, since you won't be splitting a room, or use hostels and dorms, which many of these places have. Travel and food cost about the same.
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