A Travel Price Comparison for India Uttar Pradesh vs. Darjiling for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Uttar Pradesh or Darjiling?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Uttar Pradesh and Darjiling. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.

Where Should I go: Uttar Pradesh or Darjiling?

Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh is a state in the northern plains region of India. The vast region has an ancient and interesting history which has even been said to have inspired two great epics of India, the Ramayana and Mahabharata. It is most famous for the Taj Mahal, located in Agra - the tourist capital of the region.

Darjiling

What began as a cluster of villages grew to prominence in the 19th Century when the British first established a hill station here and eventually realized that the climate was well-suited for tea plantations. Darjeeling (or Darjiling) has since become known for its teas in addition to cultural diversity, stunning views, and trekking opportunities.

For some great organized tour ideas, see Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in India, The Best Adventure Tours to India, The Best Sightseeing Tours in India, and The Best Cultural Tours in India.


Which place is cheaper, Darjiling or Uttar Pradesh?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

  • Uttar Pradesh Prices
    India Prices
    Darjiling Prices
    India Prices
  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    Uttar Pradesh $0.00
    Darjiling $43

The average daily cost (per person) in Uttar Pradesh is $0.00, while the average daily cost in Darjiling is $43. 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 Uttar Pradesh and Darjiling in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Uttar Pradesh -
    Darjiling $13
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Uttar Pradesh $0.00
    Darjiling $26
Compare Hotels in Uttar Pradesh and Darjiling

Looking for a hotel in Uttar Pradesh or Darjiling? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.

Hotels in Uttar Pradesh


Hotels in Darjiling


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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Darjiling Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Uttar Pradesh -
    Darjiling $7.22

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Uttar Pradesh

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Uttar Pradesh:

  • Budget Transfer by Car from Agra to Varanasi Hotel: $200
  • Transfer from Delhi to Jaipur with Tajmahal sight seeing: $187
  • Private Transfer : Agra to Varanasi by Car: $180
  • Private Transfer- Agra city to Delhi via Mathura: $169
  • Private transfer from Agra to Varanasi by Car: $161
  • Private Transfer From Agra To Udaipur: $160
  • Private One Way Transfer From Agra To Udaipur: $150
  • Private Transfer from Agra to Varanasi by Car: $147
  • Agra Half-Day City Tour and Transfer to Delhi: $136
  • Private Transfer Agra to Varanasi by Car: $130
  • Private Transfer To Jaipur From Agra Via Fatehpur Sikri And Abhaneri: $120
  • Private Transfer from Agra to Jaipur with Fatehpur Sikri : $120

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: $70
  • Private Transfer from Gangtok to Bagdogra: $52
  • Private Transfers Darjeeling - Gangtok Drop: $117
  • Rafting Journey at the Down on Teesta River's White Water with Private Transfer: $182

Is it cheaper to fly into Uttar Pradesh or Darjiling?

Prices for flights to both Darjiling and Uttar Pradesh 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
    Uttar Pradesh -
    Darjiling $23

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Uttar Pradesh

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Uttar Pradesh.

  • Tests of Best Varanasi Local Food Tour With Tourist Guide: $17
  • Agra Cooking Classes (Pick up and Drop available): $18
  • Agra Heritage Walk with Food Tour: $20
  • Varanasi Food Tour with Monu : $30
  • Varanasi Cooking Classes with Indu and Shobha: $32
  • Private Indian Cooking Demonstration and In-Home Meal Minutes from the Taj Mahal: $33
  • Varanasi: 3-hour street food tour: $33
  • Indian Home Visit Cooking Demo: $38
  • Dinner at Agra with local Indian family : $40
  • A Vegetarian Cooking Demonstration in Agra (Lunch or Dinner): $40
  • Private Vegetarian Indian Cooking Class in Agra : $41
  • Varanasi: Private Food Tour with Ganga Aarti Ceremony: $42

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Uttar Pradesh -
    Darjiling $12

Tours and Activities in Uttar Pradesh

Here are a few actual costs in Uttar Pradesh for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • Agra City Tour With Guide: $43
  • Agra Full day Sightseeing with Transports & Tour Guide: $37
  • Jaipur Overnight Tour from Agra : $300
  • Private 6 Hours: Agra Temples and Spiritual Sites Tour: $38
  • Private Agra Local Sightseeing Tour: $47
  • Private Skip The Line Tour Taj Mahal Guided Tour : $12
  • Private Taj Mahal and Agra Fort Day Tour: $40
  • Taj Mahal Sunrise & Agra Fort Private Tour - All Inclusive: $20
  • Tajmahal Sunrise And Sunset Tour in Agra with Fatehpur Sikri: $35
  • 05-Hours Taj Mahal & Agra Day Tour by TUK TUK: $5.00
  • 06 Hours Agra City Tour - Private: $81
  • 08 Hours : Private - Full Day City Tour Of Delhi : $53

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): $13
  • Tiger Hill Darjeeling Nature Walk (3 Hours Guided Trekking Experience): $24
  • Colonial Heritage Walking Tour in Darjeeling: $29
  • Darjeeling Tea Garden Tour : $53
  • Private Morning Excursion Tour To Tiger Hill (3 Points) With Pickup and Drop: $58
  • Excursion to Tea Estate Tour With Tea Processing Tour with Transportation: $58
  • Darjeeling City Tour with Uber: $62
  • Private Calcutta Tour With Guide and Authentic Bengali lunch: $73
  • Day_Trippers (Darjeeling Full Day Tour).: $101
  • The Land Mark Tour (Nautical Day Darjeeling To Mirik crusade): $101
  • Touristic Highlights of Gangtok (Guided Fullday Sightseeing Tour by Car): $125
  • Day Trip to Gangtok (Guided Private Sightseeing Experience from Darjeeling): $140

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Uttar Pradesh -
    Darjiling $8.46

Sample the Local Flavors in Uttar Pradesh

Also in Uttar Pradesh, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Pub Crawl Lucknow: $37


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Uttar Pradesh and Darjiling, we can see that Darjiling is more expensive. And not only is Uttar Pradesh much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Uttar Pradesh would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Uttar Pradesh and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Darjiling would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Darjiling than you might in Uttar Pradesh.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Uttar Pradesh Expensive? and Is Darjiling Expensive?.


Which has a larger population, Uttar Pradesh or Darjiling?

Uttar Pradesh has a larger population, and is about 1340 times larger than the population of Darjiling. When comparing the sizes of Uttar Pradesh and Darjiling, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.

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