Darjeeling Holiday Package

Day 01: NJP Rly Station / IXB Airport – Darjeeling (98 kms / 3 hrs)
Meet & Greet on arrival at NJP Railway Station / IXB Airport & transfer to Darjeeling (6,710 ft.). On arrival Check-in to hotel & rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at Darjeeling.

Day 02: Darjeeling Sightseeing
Early Morning (at 04:00 am) drive to Tiger hill 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 03: Darjeeling – Kalimpong (57 kms / 2 ½ hrs) Sightseeing
After Breakfast transfer to Kalimpong (4,100 ft.). On arrival Check-in to your hotel. Afternoon enjoy half day tour of Kalimpong Visit Mangal Dham, Deolo Hill, Dr. Graham’s Home, Golf Garden, Durpin Dara Hills & Flowers Nurseries. Overnight stay at Kalimpong.

Day 04: Kalimpong – Gangtok (78 kms / 3 hrs) Local Sightseeing
After breakfast transfer to Gangtok (5,480 ft.). On arrival check-in to your hotel. Afternoon proceed for a half day city tour visiting Flower show, Cottage Industry and Handicraft Centre, Institute of Tibetology, Dro-dul Chorten, Enchey Monastery & Banjakhri Falls (maximum 3-4 hours). Overnight stay at Gangtok.  

Day 05: Excursion to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir
After breakfast start for an excursion to Tsomgo Lake (12,400 ft.) & Baba Mandir (13,200 ft.) Which is 55 kms one way from Gangtok city. Overnight stay at Gangtok.
(In case of Land slide or any other reason Tsomgo Lake is closed we will provided alternate sightseeing.)

Day 06: Gangtok – NJP Rly Station / IXB Airport (125 kms / 4 hrs)
After breakfast Check-out from hotel in time and take the departure transfer to NJP Railway Station / IXB Airport for your onward journey.
 

Payments policy

• 25% Amount at the time of booking. 100% Amount 15 days or earlier, before travel date. Payment by cheque or online payment facility available. Your booking confirmation number will be provided to you.

Tour Cancilation policy

• Strictly depends upon concerned hotel's cancellation policy
• Minimum Cancilation charges before 10days of Travel Date is 10% of package cost

• Package cost will change if opted for guide service, choice of transport vehicle, hotel type change
• Accommodation charges as mentioned in the package are with 2 persons staying together sharing the same room
• Extra persons in same room charges extra
• Altough we ensure you the best experience but unfortunate delays in travel and inefficient service of hotel is the responsibility of the respective parties.

By Train:

New Jalpaiguri Junction (Station Code: NJP - 73 km south): The primary railway hub connecting with New Delhi (Vande Bharat Express, Howrah Rajdhani, Dibrugarh Rajdhani), Kolkata (Shatabdi Express, Darjeeling Mail, Padatik Express), Chennai, Mumbai, and Guwahati. Hill taxis and shared jeeps reach Darjeeling in approximately 3 to 3.5 hours via Hill Cart Road (NH-110) or Rohini route. Heritage DHR steam trains also operate directly from NJP/Siliguri to Darjeeling.

By Air:

Bagdogra International Airport (Airport Code: IXB - 70 km south): Nearest operational airport with frequent flights from New Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Bangkok. Hill taxis take approximately 3 hours to reach Darjeeling town.

By Road:

• From Siliguri / Bagdogra (~70 km / 3 hours): Via Rohini Road or Pankhabari Road (NH-110).
• From Kolkata (~615 km / 12 to 14 hours): Via NH-12, Malda, Raiganj, and Siliguri.
• From Gangtok (~98 km / 3.5 to 4 hours): Via Melli and Teesta River bridge.
• From Kalimpong (~50 km / 2 hours): Via Peshok tea gardens and Teesta valley.
• NBSTC and private luxury buses operate daily from Kolkata and Siliguri to Darjeeling.

Local Transport:

Shared jeeps, local taxis, toy trains, and pleasant walking promenades connect Chowrasta, Happy Valley, Ghoom, and Batasia Loop.

Darjeeling and its surrounding Himalayan slopes feature world heritage mountain railways, high altitude zoos, sunrise peaks, and century old tea estates:

1. Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (Toy Train) & UNESCO World Heritage Mountain Steam Line

The legendary two foot narrow gauge railway built between 1879 and 1881, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999. Vintage steam locomotives climb through sharp curves, loops, and z-reverses between New Jalpaiguri, Kurseong, Ghoom, and Darjeeling, offering daily heritage joy rides.

Darjeeling Toy Train — UNESCO Inscribed Vintage Narrow Gauge Steam Railway in Darjeeling

2. Tiger Hill Sunrise Viewpoint & Mount Kanchenjunga Golden Summit Panorama

The highest point in Darjeeling (2,590 meters / 8,482 feet), located 11 km from town. World famous for its morning sunrise, where early morning rays illuminate the towering snow massif of Mount Kanchenjunga (8,586 m) in golden pink hues, with clear views of Mount Everest and Lhotse on clear autumn mornings.

Tiger Hill — Legendary Himalayan Sunrise Point with Views of Kanchenjunga and Everest

3. Happy Valley Tea Estate & Heritage Orthodox Black Tea Factory

One of Darjeeling's oldest and most prestigious tea gardens, established in 1854 across 437 acres at an altitude of 2,100 meters. Visitors can walk along tea terraced slopes, observe orthodox tea processing methods, and participate in guided tea tasting sessions.

Happy Valley Tea Estate — Historic High Altitude Tea Garden Producing Premium Darjeeling Tea

4. Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park (Red Panda & Snow Leopard Conservation)

India's largest high altitude zoological park (2,134 meters), internationally acclaimed for its captive breeding and conservation programs for endangered Himalayan wildlife including the red panda, snow leopard, Tibetan wolf, and Himalayan black bear.

Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoo — Internationally Acclaimed High Altitude Red Panda Sanctuary

5. Japanese Peace Pagoda & Nipponzan Myohoji Buddhist Monastery

A serene white marble stupa built under the guidance of Nichidatsu Fuji, founder of the Nipponzan Myohoji Buddhist order. Showcases four golden avatars of Lord Buddha and offers tranquil views of Kanchenjunga from its upper gallery.

Japanese Peace Pagoda — White Marble Buddhist Stupa Dedicated to World Peace

6. Batasia Loop & 360-Degree Spiral Railway Gorkha War Memorial (5 km)

A double loop railway curve 5 km from town where the toy train wraps around a landscaped hilltop garden, centered around the bronze memorial honoring brave Gorkha soldiers.

7. Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI Museum & Tenzing Norgay Memorial)

The pioneer mountaineering institute established in 1954 to honor Tenzing Norgay's historic Everest ascent, housing a museum of high altitude climbing gear and Everest memorabilia.

8. Darjeeling Mall Road & Chowrasta Heritage Colonial Promenade

The pedestrian heart of Darjeeling, surrounded by heritage colonial cafes, open air benches, horseback riding tracks, and panoramic valley viewpoints.

9. Observatory Hill & Sacred Mahakal Hindu-Buddhist Confluence Temple

A sacred hilltop where Hindu priests and Buddhist monks worship side by side at the historic Mahakal temple, overlooking the town ridge.