DAY TRIP TO DARJEEING
Overview
Darjeeling is one of the beautiful hill stations in India. Darjeeling, still the “Queen of the Hill” is situated at an altitude of 2134 meters. So far known as the best travel destination in the north east state of India. It has magnificent views of snowcapped Kanchanjanga, valleys of small mountains, beautiful tea gardens, variety of green trees with the beautiful people. Darjeeling is considered as popular flowering land of different variety of flower, like rhododendrans, orhids and magnolia etc. Darjeeling Himalayan Rail (DHR) popularly called “Toy Train” is the another jweal of Darjeeling Town is declared as World Heritage by UNESCO by British Crown in 1981. Darjeeling is surrounded by many beautiful spots like Rock Garden, Nightingale Park, HMI (Himalayan Mountaineering Institute), Tea gardens attached to the town, Rock garden, Beautiful sun rise view from Tiger Hill. Chowrasta is another spot to relax in the evening. If your vacation plan is to relax, enjoy food, do shopping and sightseening, the friendly people of Darjeeling will make you feel perfectly at home as you enjoy the fabulous weather and charm of the place.
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Package Itenary
Day 1 - Bagdogra Airport (IXB)/ New Jalpaiguri (NJP) to Darjeeling
As you arrive at the Bagdogra Airport (IXB) or New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP), prepare yourself for an extraordinary journey, our representative will guide you all the way to Darjeeling. As you ascend try to relax your mind along the windy roads of the mountain and tea gardens. After the drive of 3 hours approx. you will reach your destination Darjeeling. Check in your hotel, have your lunch and after freshening up, let’s go to Chowrasta. Sit on a pheripral bench for a while, relax and enjoy the beauty of the place. Then take a stroll along the scenic Mall Road, Bhanu Bhawan and a complete circle. If you reach early morning then you can visit Mahakal Mindir (temple) which is a secret place of Hindus. Later in the evening one can go shopping in the market, as Darjeeling market has different variety of shops like Tea Shop, Garments shop, Curio shop, Souvenir, sports shop, many hotels with the different variety of foods. Over night stay in Hotel.
Day 2 - Darjeeling whole day sightseen
Tiger Hill
Early in the morning d rive atop and reach the Tiger Hill that is set at a striking height of 2590 meters. Views of a spectacular sunrise can be witnessed here and it is one of its kinds. The sun will rise over Mt. Kanchenjunga, which is the world’s third highest peak, and you can bask in the electric atmosphere as the sky changes its colours.
Ghoom Monastery and Batasia Loop
On your way back down, halt at the Ghoom Monastery and Batasia Loop. The monastery is the largest in Ghoom and is home to an idol of the Maitreya Buddha. It also preserves the very rare handwritten Buddhist manuscripts. The Batasia Loop is the point where the trail of the Toy train coils around itself over a hilltop and through a tunnel. The view is gripping and is sure to leave an imprint in your mind.
Ropeway
The Darjeeling Ropeway is situated in the town of Darjeeling, it is 5 km long ropeway( i.e. 2.5 km each way) is a tourist destination in the town. It consists of sixteen cars and plies between the "North Point" in the town of Darjeeling and Singla on the banks of the Ramman river. The journey on the ropeway offers views of the hills and the valleys around Darjeeling.
Himalayan Mountaineering Institute
Visit the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute that stages different kinds of mountaineering equipments, assortment of paintings and modelsrelated to life in mountains. There is a historic scientificTelescope here from which you can get a clear view of the lofty Khangchendzonga.
Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park
Sprawling across 67.56 acres, at an elevation of 7000 feet, the park is home to a variety of species of Himalayan animals including Asiatic black bears, cloud leopards, red pandas and Tibetan wolves.
Tenzing Rock
Then, head to the Tenzing Rock which is very popular spot among adventure junkies for rock climbing activity and enjoy an outer view of the Chitrey Tea Garden which is the home ground for Darjeeling’s aromatic tea.
Nightangale park
The Shrubbery Nightingale Park in Darjeeling is a lovely public location that is remarkable for enjoyable and taking part in the great view of the snowcapped peaks of the Himalayas. From the Mall region, which is one of the essential vacationer destinations of Darjeeling, the park is round a ten minutes’ stroll. While taking a walk around the park you can see stunning pine trees on one side while on the alternative they’ve the view of the beautiful snow included mountains.
Japanese Temple and the Peace Pagoda
Lastly, visit the temple and the pagoda. Both these scared shrines provide focus to people of all castes and races to unite for a better world.
After sightseeing, depart for NJP/ IXB to return backto the pavilion with all the pleasant memories you made on this trip.
Over night stay in hotel at Darjeeling.
Day 3 - Back to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)/ New Jalpaiguri (NJP)
After breakfast transfer to Siliguri. One will travel through the best Tea estate of the world – Drive to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) /Siliguri - Guest are advised to start early and not to rush.
This is how the beautiful journey of Darjeeling & Mirik will end with unforgettable memories.
Hope to see you again….
Inclusion/Exclusion and Other Details
INCLUSION
- Accommodation in hotel as discussed before booking with the client on twin/ double sharing
- Exclusive vehicle as per itinerary.
- All applicable charges like parking charges, road tax and toll tax.
- Representative on arrival.
- Meals are served according to the client's itinerary.
EXCLUSION
- Flight and Railways fare.
- Guide and porter charges.
- Any personal expenses such as Laundry, Telephone bills, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages etc.
- Skipped meals will not be re-arranged.
- Anything which is not mentioned in the inclusion section.
- Applicable monument entrance fees.