Overview
Experience the charm of the Eastern Himalayas with this 5-day Darjeeling tour. From breathtaking sunrise views at Tiger Hill to lush tea gardens, monasteries, and colonial-era heritage, this trip offers a peaceful and refreshing break in one of India’s most scenic hill stations.
Highlights
- Sunrise at Tiger Hill
- Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (Toy Train Ride)
- Batasia Loop & War Memorial
- Himalayan Mountaineering Institute & Zoo
- Tea Garden visit
- Japanese Temple & Peace Pagoda
- Mirik Lake excursion
Itinerary
Arrive at Bagdogra Airport or NJP railway station and transfer to Darjeeling. After checking into your hotel, spend the evening exploring Mall Road, enjoying the cool mountain air, and relaxing at your leisure.
Begin early with a trip to Tiger Hill to witness the sunrise over Kanchenjunga. Stop at Ghoom Monastery and Batasia Loop on your return. After breakfast, visit the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Padmaja Naidu Zoo, and the Tibetan Refugee Center before wrapping up the day with a stroll through Chowrasta.
Enjoy a ride on the iconic Darjeeling Toy Train followed by a visit to the picturesque Happy Valley Tea Estate. Learn about tea processing and enjoy breathtaking hillside views. Spend the evening shopping for local crafts and tea.
Visit the serene Japanese Temple and Peace Pagoda, followed by a scenic drive to Mirik Lake. Enjoy boating, explore orange orchards, and walk around the peaceful surroundings before returning to Darjeeling.
After breakfast, check out from your hotel and proceed to Bagdogra Airport or NJP for your onward journey, carrying wonderful memories of the Himalayas.
Includes/Excludes
Cost Includes
- Accommodation on twin sharing basis as per chosen program
- Accommodation in mentioned or similar hotels.
- Daily Breakfast, Enroute Veg Lunch & Dinner (Expect Breakfast on day 1 and Enroute Lunch & Dinner on day of departure)
- Evening Tea / Coffee with cookies at Sterling Gangtok Orange Village & Sterling Darjeeling.
- Transfers and Sightseeing by AC MUV (Ertiga / Innova / Xylo/ Marazzo or Similar) or Tempo Traveller Vehicle on sharing basis as per group size. (Please note that the AC will be switched off on hills)
- All toll taxes, parking charges, driver allowances.
- All currently applicable hotel taxes.
- Professional Tour Manager (Subject to group size – 20 Pax & above )
- Insurance
- Standard travel insurance coverage for the entire duration of the tour.
- For guests aged 70 and above, or those choosing to extend their stay, additional insurance fees may apply to accommodate these specific needs.
Cost Excludes
- Being a group tour package, the departures will be operated on meeting the minimum operating strength of 10 passengers. Otherwise, passengers will be given an option of shifting to another operating departure or continue on the same departure by paying the private vehicle supplement as applicable.
- Any Air, Train, Bus or Cruise fare from / to your originating city of stay, unless specified
- Any transport services to or from your originating place to Ex hub as per itinerary.
- Entrance fees of all sightseeing places to be visited.
- Additional / personal use of vehicle.
- Any personal expenses, room service and special orders, alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages, porterage, tips, phone calls, laundry etc.
- Any extra excursions or sightseeing apart from the above specified itinerary.
- Camera fees & any incidental and other expenses which are not specified in the inclusions.
- GST will be applicable as per prevailing rates
- GENERAL NOTE
- Photo ID card (except Pan Card) mandatory while you are on tour
- Tour price is dynamic. The person booking tour early is likely to get the lowest price as communicated/offered by the Company, subject to availability of seats.
- The vehicle used for transfers is not at disposal
- Please consult driver / local representative for next day’s sightseeing / transfers schedule
- Tour-programme is subject to change depending upon circumstances