Darjeeling is situated on a long, narrow mountain ridge of the Sikkim Himalayas that descends abruptly to the bed of the Great Rangit River. On a clear day the city affords a magnificent view of Kanchenjunga (28,169 feet [8,586 metres]), and Mount Everest can be seen from a nearby viewing point.
Darjeeling, a hill station in West Bengal at an elevation of 2,134 meters, The height at which Darjeeling is located is sure to leave you spell bound. Adding to this is the rich flora and fauna and icy chilly weather of the hill station that proudly brags on her nickname, is still known as the ‘Queen of Hills in India’ .
It is famous for its four T s: tea, transport, tourism and timber.
TEMPERATURE AVERAGE: 18°C to 23°C SHOPPING: Tea CURRENCY: Indian Rupees
DAY 1: ARRIVAL –BAGDOGRA AIRPORT – DARJEELING (70 KMS / 3 HRS) -Dinner
Meet and Greet on arrival at New Bagdogra International Airport and transfer to Darjeeling (6,950 Ft.). It would take around 3 hours to reach your hotel in Darjeeling. On arrival Check-in to hotel & rest of the day at leisure.Overnight stay at Darjeeling.
DAY 2: DARJEELING -SIGHT SEEING [Breakfast ,Dinner]
Early Morning (at 04:00 am) drive to Tiger hill (8,400 ft.) to watch the spectacular sunrise over Mt. Khangchendzongha (28,208 ft. Worlds’ 3rd highest peak), on your way back visit Ghoom Monastery and Batasia Loop. After breakfast visit Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, P.N. Zoological Park (Thursday closed), Tenzing Rock, Tibetan Refugee self-help Centre (Sunday closed), Tea Garden (outer view), Ropeway and Japanese Temple. Evening free for shopping or leisure. Overnight stay at Darjeeling.
DAY 3: EXCURSION TO MIRIK (49 Kms. / 2 Hrs one-way)[Breakfast ,Dinner]
After breakfast full day excursion trip to Mirik Lake (4,902 ft.) via Indo-Nepal Border (Extra vehicle charges will be applicable for Nepal Border to Pasupati Market). Mirik is famous for its man-made Sumendu Lake, Cardamom plantations and Tea Estates. (One can do Boating on direct payment basis in lake). In evening return to the hotel. Overnight stay at Darjeeling.
DAY 4: DARJEELING – DEPARTURE -(70 KMS / 3 HRS) [Breakfast]
After your breakfast check out from hotel and take the departure transfer to Bagdogra Airport for your onward journey.
We wish you HAPPY JOURNEY. Memories you take with you will remain your lifetime.
