Darjeeling Getaway
Darjeeling Getaway
DARJEELING
4 Days / 3 Nights
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”.
TIGER HILL
Tiger Hill is a mountain located in Darjeeling, in the Indian State of West Bengal. View a beautiful sunrise and Himalayan Range like Kanchandzonga, Mount Everest etc. One can see the horizon changing colors just before sunrise and then the entire Himalayan range turn golden.
Trip Attractions
- Tiger Hill (sunrise view)
- Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (Toy Train)
- Batasia Loop
- Peace Pagoda
- Tea Gardens
Itinerary
Day 1 - ARRIVE BAGDOGRA/NEW JALPAIGURI-DARJEELING
On arrival at Bagdogra airport / New Jalpaiguri railway station you will be transfer to 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”.On arrival check-in at the hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight at the hotel in Darjeeling.
Day 2 - DARJEELING-TIGER HILL AND CITY SIGHTSEEING
Today early morning visit Tiger Hill to see a beautiful sunrise and Himalayan Range like Kanchandzonga, Mount Everest etc. One can see the horizon changing colors just before sunrise and then the entire Himalayan range turn golden. Return back to the hotel. After breakfast proceed for city tour visiting Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (closed on Thursday) which was started by Tenzing Norgay after he climbed Mt. Everest, Zoological Park (closed on Thursday), Tenzing Rock, Gombu Rock, Tea Estate(from outside), Japanese Temple and Peace Pagoda. Return back to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel in Darjeeling.
Day 3 - DARJEELING-FULL DAY EXCURSION TO MIRIK LAKE
Today morning after breakfast proceed for full day 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. Return back to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel in Darjeeling.
Day 4 -DEPART DARJEELING- BAGDOGRA/NEW JALPAIGURI
Today morning you will be transferred to Bagdogra airport / New Jalpaiguri railway station to board your flight/train back home or to your next destination.
