Explore Darjeeling

On arrival at Bagdogra Airport, our local tour representative will meet you at the specified area and transfer you to Darjeeling (90 kms, approx. 4-5 hours drive). On arrival, check in at hotel and relax. We suggest you to catch an early sleep as you are required to wake up very early next morning.

Darjeeling: Standing high in the Himalayas at an altitude of 2134m, ‘Dorje Ling’, or place of the Thunderbolt, offers breathtaking views of snow-capped mountain peaks, with the Kanchendzonga rising higher than all the others. Often referred to as the “Queen of the Hills”, it remains just as alluring with its tiny waterfalls, little villages and a narrow gauge railway track. Surrounded by World Famous Tea Gardens and snow capped mountains, Darjeeling remains one of the most exotic destinations. Graeme Westlake in his book ‘An introduction to hill stations on India’ refers to Darjeeling as having “A view Scarcely Unrivalled on Earth”.

Stay overnight at hotel in Darjeeling.

Today early morning at 3.30 AM, step out to visit Tiger Hill, the famous spot to witness a breathtaking sunrise with amazing colour effects on Mt. Kanchendzonga, world’s third highest peak. When the whole range of snow peaks turns its colour to gold, it is a majestic sight to behold. (Note: The view you get depends totally on the weather on that day.) Later visit Ghoom Monastery, the oldest in the area built in 1875 and Batasia Loop while returning back to the hotel. Have a fill at morning breakfast at hotel and later proceed to visit Japanese Temple, Peace Pagoda, Himalayan Zoological park and Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (both Closed on Thursday), Tenzing and Gombu rock, Tibetan Self Help Refugee Centre (closed on Sunday). Rest of the evening is at leisure. You can explore the local markets in this time and later return to hotel for a relaxed sleep.

Stay overnight at hotel in Darjeeling. (B)

After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for Excursion to Mirik Lake. It is newly started hill station in West Bengal and situated 48 kms west of Darjeeling near Nepal border with a facility of boating at Mirik lake which is 1.25 kms long, it is a semi-artificial lake. Drive from Darjeeling to Mirik is via natural forest & tea garden. The main tourist area, Krishna-Nagar, is south of the lake. A 10 minute walk takes you to Bokar Gompa, home to Mahayana monks. One can catch the sunrise and sunset from Rameetay Dara.

Stay overnight at hotel in Darjeeling. (B)

Today morning after breakfast, Pack your bags & check out from the hotel. Later take transfer to Bagdogra Airport (90 kms, approx. 4-5 hours drive) & board your flight for Delhi. (B)

Above Itinerary is just indicative, do not consider it as a Final Schedule. It can be changed or swapped or rerouted.

Date & Time of Tours can be changed by Local Agent / Tour Operator.

Any Driving distance mentioned in the itinerary is tentative, actual time may vary depending on traffic condition and various other factors beyond our control.