Darjeeling Tourism

“Queen of The Himalayas”

Darjeeling, which served as India’s summer capital during the British Raj, is now one of the most popular hill resorts in the country. This picturesque hill town in West Bengal is the ideal destination for a blissful honeymoon. Located at a height of 2,050 metres above sea level and surrounded by miles of tea plantations, Darjeeling has a pleasant temperature all year long.

UNESCO has granted the toy train, which was first built in 1881, World Heritage Status. The train starts off in the plains and climbs to a height of more than 2000 metres above sea level, providing beautiful views of the mountains as it moves along.

Darjeeling Tea

The renowned “Darjeeling Tea” is made in Darjeeling at more than 86 different tea plantations. Take your pick between enjoying a cup of locally made chai at the tea estate or venturing out into the plantations to select a few tea leaves yourself.

From here, you can see the Kanchenjunga peak, which is the highest mountain in India and the third highest point in the entire world. Monasteries, botanical gardens, a zoo, and the longest cable car in Asia, the Darjeeling-Rangeet Valley Passenger Ropeway, are a few of Darjeeling’s most well-liked attractions. The sunrise over the mountains may be seen in all its blazing splendour from Tiger Hill.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive to Darjeeling

• To get to Darjeeling, you will be picked up from the airport, NJP, or bus stop.
• In Darjeeling, check into the hotel after arriving.
• Stay the night in Darjeeling.

Day 2: Sightseeing in Darjeeling

• Early excursion to Tiger Hills to see the sunrise over Kanchenjunga Peak (about 4:00 AM) (subject to clear weather )
• Visit Batasia Loop & Ghoom Monastery on the way back.
• Darjeeling city tour following breakfast. Visit the Tenzing Rock and Gombu Rock, the Tibetan Refugee Self-Help Center, the Padmaja Naidu Himalaya Zoological Park, the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, and Happy Valley Tea Estate (closed on Thursday) (Closed on Sunday).
• Visit the White Pagoda, Ava Art Gallery, and Natural History Museum after lunch.
• After that, head back to the hotel.
• Stay the night in Darjeeling.

Day 3: Soak yourself in Mirik Lake’s beauty

• Mirik Sightseeing during the entire day.
• At a height of roughly 5,500 feet, Mirik is a lovely tiny hill town with a lovely natural lake overlooking the Mighty Kanchenjunga, the third-highest peak in the world.
• There are opportunities for boating on the lake and horseback riding along the shore.
• The trip from Darjeeling to Mirik through the lush green tea estates and forests is quite captivating.
• In the evening, explore the Pashupati bazaar in Nepal.
• Return to the hotel and spend the night there in Darjeeling.

Day 4: Start preparing for the departure

• After breakfast, check out of the hotel and make your way to the bus stop, airport, or NJP for your return home.