Major city · India
Mangpooমংপু
Skip unless you are a Rabindranath Tagore enthusiast: the Rabindra Bhavan museum takes 45 minutes; add 2 hours round-trip from Darjeeling by car.
Mangpoo is a tiny hill village southeast of Darjeeling, known only for Rabindra Bhavan, a museum dedicated to poet Rabindranath Tagore. The museum holds manuscripts, paintings and the palanquin used to carry Tagore on the muddy road. The village itself has no other sights, no restaurants and very few accommodation options. Most travellers skip it unless they have a specific interest in Tagore.
More
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Mar–May, Oct–Nov
- avoid Jun–Sep (monsoon, road may be muddy)
- Airport
- IXB
- Nights
- 0
Not a trip line yet
Rules in force · 6
- South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
- South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
- India ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official government portal (indianvisaonline.gov.in); lookalike sites charge extra. Check the current rules, fees and how far ahead to apply.
- India ↗Do not follow anyone who says your hotel is closed, the station ticket office is closed or a road is shut; use the prepaid taxi counter, the metro or an app car.
- India ↗Carry Indian rupees in small notes (10, 20, 50, 100); change for 500 is often refused.
- India ↗Parts of the Northeast, Sikkim, Ladakh, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and all border belts need a Protected or Restricted Area Permit or an Inner Line Permit for foreigners; check before you book the route.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Mangpoo112 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Mangpoo, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Indian rupees (INR, ₹) in small notes for autos, street food, tips and entry tickets.India-wide
- SIM or eSIMJio, Airtel and Vi sell tourist SIMs at airport counters and their shops; passport, visa and a photo needed; activation can take a few hours.India-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.India-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10% if no service charge is on the bill.India-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/D/M. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.India-wide
- SafetyVery safe; the main risk is the road condition after rain.
Show all 12 answers
- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels, malls and airports; squat toilets with a water jug or hose in stations and villages.India-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police · 112 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysThe Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays; many museums close on Mondays; banks close on the second and fourth Saturdays…India-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportIXB Bagdogra Airport (About 2.5–3 h by car via Darjeeling or Kalimpong).
- Getting aroundOn foot; the village is small and the museum is the only point of interest.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealSnacks (packed)₹50–100 (≈ US$1–2)
- Museum or sight ticketRabindra Bhavan entry₹20–50 (≈ under US$1) (check)
- Budget bedHostel bed in Darjeeling, a night, per person₹800 (≈ US$10)
- Mid-range bedDouble room in Darjeeling, a night, per room₹4,000 (≈ US$50)
- High-end bedDouble room in Darjeeling, a night, per room₹8,000 (≈ US$95)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹1,500 (≈ US$18) · Mid ₹3,000 (≈ US$35) · High ₹5,000 (≈ US$60)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- IXB Bagdogra Airport (About 2.5–3 h by car via Darjeeling or Kalimpong)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Feb
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Mar
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Apr
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
May
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jun
Avoid
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jul
Avoid
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Aug
Avoid
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Sep
Avoid
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Oct
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Nov
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Dec
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Best: Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Jun (23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)), coolest Jan (4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C) low), wettest Jul (26 rain days), driest Dec (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Mangpoo: next 7 days
Loading forecast…
Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
Loading…
Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
3 rd
Feb
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
4 rd
Mar
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
6 rd
Apr
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
10 rd
May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
15 rd
Jun
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
22 rd
Jul
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
26 rd
Aug
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
24 rd
Sep
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
19 rd
Oct
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
8 rd
Nov
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
3 rd
Dec
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
2 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
On foot; the village is small and the museum is the only point of interest.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: 45–60 min
Car via Sixth-and-a-half Mile, about 45–60 min
Tea gardens, Himalayan Railway, viewpoints.
Kalimpong
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Car via Sixth-and-a-half Mile, about 1 h
Flower nurseries, monasteries, market.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Mangpoo village
Very limited options; most visitors stay in Darjeeling or Kalimpong and day-trip.
Darjeeling
45–60 min drive; wider choice of hotels and guesthouses.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₹1,500–2,500 (≈ US$18–30) (day-trip from Darjeeling)
- Mid
- ₹2,500–4,000 (≈ US$30–50)
- High
- ₹4,000 (≈ US$50)+
Trip budget
| Double room in Darjeeling1 × 1 night × ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₹3,000 | ₹6,000 |
| Car hire from Darjeeling (round trip)1 × ₹2,500 · check | ₹2,500 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹1,250 |
| Trip total≈ ₹6,880 per person per day, bed included | ₹13,750≈ US$160 |
2026 estimate in INR; day-trip from Darjeeling. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Rabindra Bhavan entry | ₹20–50 (≈ under US$1) (check) |
| Car hire Darjeeling–Mangpoo round tripcheck | ₹1,500–4,000 (≈ US$18–50) |
| Bottled water (1 L) | ₹20–30 (≈ under US$1) |
| Snacks (packed) | ₹50–100 (≈ US$1–2) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No restaurants or shops in Mangpoo: bring water and snacks.
- Road from Sixth-and-a-half Mile can be rough after rain; a 4WD is advisable in monsoon.
- Rabindra Bhavan closes on Sundays and public holidays.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Fire and ambulance
- 112
Pocket card
Fill in, then print or save as PDF
Stays in this browser only; nothing is sent anywhere.
Mangpooমংপু
Pocket card · Voykit
My bed tonight
—
—
—
মংপু যাব, pleaseTo Mangpoo, please
Emergency
- Police / Fire / Ambulance112
Embassy
Nearest consulates in Kolkata; embassies in Delhi.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Darjeeling → Mangpoo by car: about ₹1,500–4,000 (≈ US$18–50), 45–60 min (check)
- Bagdogra Airport → Darjeeling: about ₹2,000–3,500 (≈ US$25–40), 2.5–3 h (check)
Say or show
- নমস্কার — Hello (nomoshkar)
- ধন্যবাদ — Thank you (dhonnobad)
- কত টাকা? — How much? (koto taka)
- জাদুঘর কোথায়? — Where is the museum? (jadughor kothay)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Mangpoo. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–May, Oct–Nov · avoid Jun–Sep (monsoon, road may be muddy) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place page for Rabindra Bhavan with verified opening hours and entry fee.
- Eat page: list of picnic spots or nearby tea-stall options.
- Transport page: shared jeep schedules from Sixth-and-a-half Mile.
Sources
Ask about Mangpoo
Loading…
Was this useful?