Dekeling Resort at Hawk’s Nest

Top choice in Darjeeling


Run by the good people at Dekeling Hotel, this is a great escape from Darjeeling's increasingly noisy centre, situated 1km south en route to the Japanese Pagoda. The four large 140-year-old suites are a perfect conjunction of comfort and authentic colonial ambience, while the modern 'super deluxe' rooms are superbly designed and reposeful with expansive views, parquet floors and solar-heating panels.

The panoramic terrace is a delightful place to sit with a book on a sunny day.

Good discounts are often available outside peak season.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Darjeeling attractions

1. Dhirdham Mandir

0.24 MILES

Darjeeling's most conspicuous Hindu temple is a replica of the famous Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu. It’s easy to find – just below Darjeeling train…

2. Darjeeling Himalayan Railway

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The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, known affectionately as the toy train, made its first journey along its precipice-topping, 2ft-wide tracks in 1881 and…

3. Himalayan Tibet Museum

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This well-thought-out museum (one large room) is a good, colourful introduction to Tibet and its culture. The attractive displays introduce the Dalai Lama…

4. Japanese Peace Pagoda

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Perched on a hillside 2km south of the town centre, the gleaming white, 28m-high Peace Pagoda is one of more than 70 pagodas built around the world by the…

6. Mak Dhog Gompa

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This century-old Nyingma-school monastery is run by people from Yolmo in Langtang, Nepal, who emigrated here 150 years ago. The atmospheric upper-floor…

7. Lloyd Botanic Garden

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8. Druk Sangag Choeling Gompa

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