A second home in Darjeeling.

No statute bars an outsider from buying land in the Darjeeling hills — the Gorkhaland Territorial Administration has no power to block outside buyers. The real catch is tenure, not eligibility: much of the land in and around Darjeeling, Kurseong, and Kalimpong town is 'khasmahal' — government-owned land held on a renewable, heritable lease under the Revenue Department, where transferring the lease right needs prior government permission — or tea-garden/cinchona-plantation lease land that can't be bought freehold at all. Confirm the specific parcel's tenure before treating it as a standard freehold purchase. This is general information, not legal advice - confirm current rules with a local lawyer before committing to a plot.

Short-term rental rules are set at the state level, so this applies across West Bengal, not just Darjeeling. No dedicated state homestay scheme as of 2026 — NIDHI registration alone is required to operate legally, with no state subsidy or branding attached. This is general information, not legal advice. Confirm current rules with the West Bengal tourism department before committing to a build.

₹1,800–₹3,500 per sq ft for standard residential construction in 2026 (national range). Hill and remote-terrain builds typically run higher due to transport and labour logistics. Get a site-specific quote before budgeting. This is a national ballpark, not a Darjeeling-specific number.

Yes, Fursat already manages 4 properties near Darjeeling, so we can ground your revenue estimate in real local performance, not just market averages.

NIDHI registration: 15-30 days.