A Travel Price Comparison for India Darjiling vs. Kolkata (Calcutta) for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

• Darjiling Prices
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  Kolkata (Calcutta) Prices
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• Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
  Darjiling $35
  Kolkata (Calcutta) $37

The average daily cost (per person) in Darjiling is $35, while the average daily cost in Kolkata (Calcutta) is $37. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Darjiling and Kolkata (Calcutta) in more detail.

Accommodation

• Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
  Darjiling $13
  Kolkata (Calcutta) $17
• Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
  Darjiling $26
  Kolkata (Calcutta) $34

Compare Hotels in Darjiling and Kolkata (Calcutta)

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Local Transportation

• Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
  Darjiling $7.53
  Kolkata (Calcutta) $5.14

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Darjiling

Also for Darjiling, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

• Private Transfer Darjeeling Hotels To Bagdogra Airport IXB Drop: $49
• Private Transfer from Gangtok to Bagdogra: $55
• Private Transfers Darjeeling - Gangtok Drop: $99
• Rafting Journey at the Down on Teesta River's White Water with Private Transfer: $177

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kolkata (Calcutta)

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kolkata (Calcutta):

• Path of Knowledge: A Heritage Walking Tour of Kolkata with Private Transfer: $136
• The Second City of Empire: A Kolkata Heritage Walking Tour with Private Transfer: $132
• Private Transfer from Kolkata to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose (CCU) Airport: $59
• Private Transfer from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose (CCU) Airport to Kolkata: $58
• Airport Taxi: Round Trip Transfer Between Kolkata & Kolkata Airport CCU: $49
• Kolkata Airport to Hotel Transfer by Private Car: $43
• Airport Transfer in Kolkata: $35
• Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Kolkata Airport: $32
• Kolkata - Arrival transfer from Airport to Hotel: $28
• Private Transfer Kolkata Airport CCU To Kolkata Hotels Drop: $22
• Private Transfer with English Speaking Representative : $20

Is it cheaper to fly into Darjiling or Kolkata (Calcutta)?

Prices for flights to both Kolkata (Calcutta) and Darjiling change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.

Food

• Food Meals for one day
  Darjiling $14
  Kolkata (Calcutta) $14

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Kolkata (Calcutta)

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Kolkata (Calcutta).

• Join in Kolkata's Authentic Walking Food Tour: $13
• Cooking experience in Authentic Bengali House with Lunch/Dinner: $28
• Bengali Nights Kolkata Food Tour with 13+ Tastings: $35
• Alleyway Food Tour: $37
• Dinner Cruise on Ganges Kolkata 3Hrs: $42
• Kolkata Culinary tour (Food tour): $49
• Cooking class and home cooked Bengali meal in New Town, Kolkata: $49
• Traditional Bengali Cooking Class in Kolkata in a Local Home: $64
• Half Day Sunset Cruise with Dinner in Kolkata : $341

Entertainment

• Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
  Darjiling $12
  Kolkata (Calcutta) $15

Tours and Activities in Darjiling

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Darjiling.

• Heritage & Cultural Walk of Darjeeling (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour): $11
• Heritage & Cultural Walk of Gangtok (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour): $12
• Tiger Hill Darjeeling Nature Walk (3 Hours Guided Trekking Experience): $13
• Darjeeling Food Crawl (2 Hours Guided Local Food Tasting Tour): $15
• Discover the Spiritual Trails of Darjeeling (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour): $16
• Discover the Spiritual Trails of Gangtok (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour): $16
• Gangtok Food Crawl (2 Hours Guided Local Food Tasting Tour): $19
• Colonial Heritage Walking Tour in Darjeeling: $25
• Darjeeling Tea Garden Tour : $26
• Mirik Lake Day tour From Darjeeling: $37
• Gangtok Monastery Tour (Guided Halfday Sightseeing Tour by Car): $53
• Excursion to Tea Estate Tour With Tea Processing Tour with Transportation: $62

Tours and Activities in Kolkata (Calcutta)

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Kolkata (Calcutta) are as follows:

• 2-Day Tour to The Taj Mahal, Agra from Kolkata with Both Side Commercial Flight: $572
• Romantic tour in Howrah: $433
• Romantic tour in Kolkata: $433
• The best of Howrah walking tour: $433
• The best of Kolkata walking tour: $433
• 14 Days Private North East India Tour from Kolkata: $2,572
• 2 day trip to Agra from Kolkata with air tickets: $864
• 2 day trip to Agra from Kolkata without air tickets: $504
• 2-Day Tour to The Taj Mahal, Agra from Kolkata with Both side Commercial Flights: $568
• 2-Night Private Taj Mahal and Agra Tour from River Cruise Pier: $667
• 3 Days Guided Private Tour of Kolkata : $200
• 3 Days Private Tour of Kolkata & Sunderbans : $370

Alcohol

• Alcohol Drinks for one day
  Darjiling $8.82
  Kolkata (Calcutta) $8.32

Sample the Local Flavors in Darjiling

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Darjiling:

• Pub Crawl Gangtok: $20

Sample the Local Flavors in Kolkata (Calcutta)

Also in Kolkata (Calcutta), these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

• Pub Crawl Kolkata: $20