Day 1: Arrival and Transfer to Darjeeling
Pickup Point: NJP Railway Station (NJP) or Bagdogra Airport (IXB).Transfer to Darjeeling (Approx. 70 km, 3-4 hours): A scenic drive through lush green tea gardens and winding mountain roads.
- Activities:
- Rest of the day free for leisure.
- Walk around the Darjeeling Mall Road (Chowrasta) for shopping and leisure.
- Try local cuisine at popular restaurants, such as Keventer’s or Glenary’s.
- Overnight Stay: Darjeeling.
Day 2: Darjeeling Sightseeing
- Optional Early Morning Tour:
- Tiger Hill (Approx. 11 km from town): Witness the mesmerizing sunrise over Mount Kanchenjunga.
- Breakfast at Hotel.
- Sightseeing Highlights in Darjeeling:
- Batasia Loop: A spiral railway track with panoramic views and a war memorial.
- Ghoom Monastery: Historic Tibetan Buddhist monastery near Ghoom Railway Station.
- Ghoom Railway Station: One of the highest railway stations in India, part of the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (a UNESCO World Heritage Site).
- Japanese Temple and Peace Pagoda: A serene spot promoting peace and harmony, with panoramic views of the hills.
- Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI): Museum showcasing the history of mountaineering in India.
- Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park: Home to rare species like red pandas and snow leopards.
- Happy Valley Tea Estate: Learn about tea production and taste the finest Darjeeling tea.
- Overnight Stay: Darjeeling.
Day 3: Departure via Scenic Attractions
Breakfast at Hotel.Checkout and Transfer to NJP Railway Station (NJP) or Bagdogra Airport (IXB) (Approx. 70 km, 3-4 hours):
- Enroute Sightseeing Highlights:
- Lepchajagat: A serene hamlet surrounded by dense forests of rhododendron and pine.
- Simana Viewpoint: Offers stunning views of the Indo-Nepal border and lush valleys.
- Nepal Border: A quick stop at the Indo-Nepal border checkpoint for sightseeing.
- Gopaldhara Tea Estate: Visit one of the most scenic tea plantations in Darjeeling.
- Mirik Lake (Sumendu Lake): Enjoy boating or take a relaxing walk along the lake, surrounded by pine forests and gardens.
- Drop-Off Point: NJP Railway Station (NJP) or Bagdogra Airport (IXB).
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