Tour Overview
Darjeeling, nestled in the Himalayas of West Bengal, is renowned for its
stunning tea gardens, breathtaking views of Kanchenjunga, colonial architecture,
and the famous Darjeeling Himalayan Railway. This tour takes you through scenic
routes via Mirik, offering peaceful lakeside views and panoramic mountain vistas.
- Tiger Hill sunrise & Kanchenjunga views
- Scenic Mirik Lake & viewpoints
- Tea garden tours & monasteries
- Heritage sites & colonial charm
- Peaceful villages of Tinchuley & Lamahatta
Tour Itinerary
Day 1 – NJP/Siliguri/Bagdogra → Mirik → Darjeeling
🌅 Morning:
- Pickup from NJP Railway Station / Siliguri Jn. / Bagdogra Airport
- Drive to Mirik via beautiful tea garden route
- Sumendu Lake (Mirik Lake) - Boating & lakeside walk
- Bokar Monastery
- Mirik View Point
- Tingling View Point (Kawlay dara)
- Gopal Dara View Point - Tea Garden views & photography
- Simana View Point
- Pashupatinagar - India-Nepal Border
🍽️ Afternoon:
- Lunch at Mirik (provided from homestay)
- Continue drive to Darjeeling via Ghoom
🌆 Evening:
- Mall Road / Chowrasta - Shopping & café hopping
- Observatory Hill
- Overnight stay in Darjeeling
Day 2 – Darjeeling Local Sightseeing
🌄 Early Morning (4:00 AM - 7:30 AM):
- Tiger Hill Sunrise* - Kanchenjunga views (weather permitting)
- Ghoom Monastery
- Batasia Loop & War Memorial
*Tiger Hill requires additional charges
🍳 After Breakfast:
- Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI)
- Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park
- Peace Pagoda
- Japanese Temple
- Rock Garden* (Optional)
- Happy Valley Tea Estate (Optional)
*Rock Garden requires additional charges
🌆 Evening:
- Free time for shopping at Mall Road
- Overnight stay in Darjeeling
Day 3 – Darjeeling → Tinchuley → Lamahatta → Takdah
🌅 Morning - Tinchuley Sightseeing:
- Tinchuley Monastery
- Kanchenjunga Viewpoint
- Orange Orchards
- Village walk experience
🍽️ Afternoon - Lamahatta Highlights:
- Lamahatta Eco Park
- Sacred Lake
- Pine Forest Walk
- Tea Garden Views
🌆 Evening:
- Transfer to Takdah (Tagda) homestay
- Check-in at homestay
- Enjoy peaceful hill sunset
- Dinner & overnight stay at Takdah
Day 4 – Departure
🍳 Morning:
- Breakfast at homestay
- Checkout from homestay
- Transfer to NJP Railway Station / Siliguri / Bagdogra Airport
- Tour ends with cherished memories