4 Best Hill Stations Near Kolkata (2026) — Distance, Best Time & How to Reach

Looking for the best hill stations near Kolkata? Here are 4 hill stations ranked by distance — from Aizawl Ridge and Reiek Tlang (~579 km) to Tsomgo (Changu) Lake (~669 km). Each shows how to reach it from Kolkata with estimated train, bus and flight fares, plus the best time to visit.

  1. Aizawl Ridge and Reiek Tlang, Mizoram — hill station near Kolkata1

    Aizawl Ridge and Reiek Tlang

    ~579 km
    Hill StationMizoram·★ 4.5

    Best time: October to April

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹355Fastest Train (3AC) · 10h 1m
  2. Darjeeling, West Bengal — hill station near Kolkata2

    Darjeeling

    ~621 km
    Hill StationWest Bengal·★ 4.8

    Best time: April to June

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹380Fastest Train (3AC) · 10h 41m
  3. Gangtok and Tsomgo Lake, Sikkim — hill station near Kolkata3

    Gangtok and Tsomgo Lake

    ~662 km
    Hill StationSikkim·★ 4.8

    Best time: March to June / September to November

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹400Fastest Train (3AC) · 11h 21m
  4. Tsomgo (Changu) Lake, Sikkim — hill station near Kolkata4

    Tsomgo (Changu) Lake

    ~669 km
    Hill StationSikkim·★ 4.7

    Best time: April to June, October to November

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹405Fastest Train (3AC) · 11h 28m

Frequently asked questions

Which is the closest hill station to Kolkata?

Aizawl Ridge and Reiek Tlang in Mizoram is the closest — about 579 km from Kolkata, reachable by Train (Sleeper Class) from around ₹355.

How far is Aizawl Ridge and Reiek Tlang from Kolkata?

Aizawl Ridge and Reiek Tlang is roughly 579 km by road from Kolkata; the fastest option is Train (3AC) (10h 1m). Fares are indicative — verify before booking.

What is the best time to visit hill stations near Kolkata?

For most hill stations near Kolkata, the best time to visit is October to April. Check each destination for its exact season.

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