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Dekeling Hotel

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Dekeling Hotel
Photo: MaltaGC (Nigel Tout), 31 December 1993 · CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
A Tibetan family-run hotel at 51 Gandhi Road, right above the Club Side taxi stand, with wood-panelled rooms, valley views from the upper floors and a restaurant serving Tibetan and Indian food. Central, warm and good value for the comfort tier.

Dekeling stands at the busy junction where Gandhi Road, Laden La Road and Nehru Road meet, about five minutes on foot from Chowrasta. The entrance is up a flight of stairs above the shops, and the hotel climbs several floors from there. Rooms are lined in wood, with heaters in winter, and the upper rooms look across to the hills and, on clear mornings, towards Kangchenjunga.

The family runs it with an eye on the details that matter in a cold town: hot water, extra blankets and a cosy common sitting area. The restaurant downstairs serves Tibetan dishes such as thukpa and momos alongside Indian and Continental food. Its position above the taxi stand makes early starts for Tiger Hill or long transfer days easy.

Why we like it

  • Central: above the Club Side taxi stand, five minutes from Chowrasta
  • Warm wood-panelled rooms and a family welcome
  • Tibetan restaurant on site

Watch out for

Reception is up a steep staircase from the street and the junction outside is noisy by day.

Questions people ask

Good to know

Where exactly is Dekeling Hotel in Darjeeling

At 51 Gandhi Road, at the junction with Laden La Road and Nehru Road, just above the Club Side car park and taxi stand. Chowrasta and the Mall are about five minutes uphill on foot. The central position saves taxi fares, and reserved cars for Tiger Hill can pick you up at the stand below at 4 am.

Does Dekeling Hotel have mountain views

Some rooms do. Upper-floor rooms facing north and east look over the hills, and on clear mornings from October to April you may see Kangchenjunga. Lower rooms and those facing the road do not. Ask for a view room when you book, and expect to pay more for it.

Is Dekeling Hotel good for older travellers

It is central and warm, which helps, but the entrance is up a flight of stairs from Gandhi Road, so check what lift access is available when you book if stairs are a problem. Ask for a lower floor if needed, and the staff can arrange porters for luggage from the taxi stand below.

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