Budget-Friendly Finds: For When Your Wallet Needs a Hug
- Aj
- Mar 12
- 2 min read
Travelling on a shoestring budget? No worries! These stays are so easy on the wallet, you might even have enough left over for an extra cup of Darjeeling tea (or five).
Hotel Aliment
Price Range: ₹2,400 - ₹5,600 ($30 - $70) per night (proof that you don’t need to break the bank to break away from it all). This budget-friendly gem offers rooms cleaner than your grandma’s kitchen and food so comforting, you’ll wonder if there’s a secret grandma running the place. The warm hospitality makes you feel like family—minus the awkward interrogation about your life choices. Conveniently located near Chauk Bazaar, you can easily explore local shops, cafes, and street food. Who knows? You might just leave with a suitcase full of souvenirs (and no regrets).
Bubble Beds
Price Range: ₹2,000 - ₹4,500 ($15 - $50) per night (because who needs a five-star hotel when you can have five-star friends?)If you’re a backpacker looking for a social vibe, Bubble Beds is the place to be. It’s like a family reunion—except everyone actually wants to be there. Join cooking classes (learn to make something other than instant noodles!), stretch it out in yoga sessions (your legs will thank you after all that hiking), or swap travel stories over a cup of local tea. Located near the heart of Darjeeling, it’s perfect for solo travellers looking to explore the town by day and bond with fellow wanderers by night. You might arrive solo, but you’ll leave with a new crew of tea-loving, mountain-obsessed friends.
No matter which budget stay you choose, Darjeeling ensures that an affordable trip doesn’t mean compromising on experience. So go ahead—sip, explore, and make memories without burning a hole in your pocket!
