West Point Backpackers Hostel - Darjeeling (West Bengal)

3-star mountain-view hostel on Darjeeling's main road

Accommodations

West Point Backpackers Hostel offers deluxe double rooms with extra beds and twin rooms with private bathrooms, balconies, and mountain or city views. Each room includes a work desk, free toiletries, a wardrobe, and an electric blanket for cold nights. Guests find Darjeeling tea and homemade chocolates provided in the room at arrival.

Amenities & Services

The hostel provides free WiFi, a terrace with mountain views, and a minimarket on site. A barber/beauty shop, car hire, and tour desk are available for guest use. Paid airport shuttle service to Bagdogra International Airport (65 km) and packed lunches can be arranged.

Dining & Local Food

West Point Backpackers Hostel serves homemade breakfast with three different types offered during a stay. Guests receive complimentary Darjeeling tea-making supplies and homemade chocolates in the room. The property is across from a local food vendor serving momos and other fare that can be delivered to the room.

Location & Nearby Attractions

This Darjeeling hostel sits 2 km from the city centre on the main road, with shared jeeps stopping right outside for 15-20 INR to the bazaar. Tiger Hill is 9 km away, the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute and Zoological Park is 3 km, and Singalila National Park is 32 km from the property. The toy train passes directly beneath the windows, and Kanchenjunga mountain views are visible from the balconies on clear days.

Sustainability & Family-Friendly Notes

The hostel uses bucket showers to conserve water during Darjeeling's shortages, a method noted as environmentally friendly by past guests. Family rooms accommodate groups, and the property provides lockers for storage in dormitory rooms. A designated smoking area is available on site.

• Location: 2 km from Darjeeling centre, shared jeeps at door
• Views: Kanchenjunga range and toy train from balconies
• Rooms: Electric blankets, Darjeeling tea, homemade chocolates
• Dining: Homemade breakfast, momos from across the street
• Sustainability: Bucket showers to conserve water
• Service: Tour desk, car hire, airport shuttle