Darjeeling 3 Nights

Daywise Itinerary

1. Day 1 Arrival and transfer to Darjeeling 93 kms 3 hours approx

   Assistance at the airport on arrival and drive to Darjeeling.                             

   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”.

   Overnight at hotel.

2. Day 2 Darjeeling Full Day Sightseeing

   Early morning visit to Tiger Hill for sunrise carrying packed breakfast

   Tiger Hill: - It is 13 kms from Darjeeling and one can see 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. It is truly a majestic sight.

   Hike back to the Darjeeling via Alubari Monastery and enjoy Picnic breakfast on the way back 13 kms 4 hours approx.

   Afternoon walk to Bhutia Basti Monastery and Observatory Hill.

   Later on enjoy walk through The Mall road.

   Overnight at hotel.

3. Day 3 Darjeeling Local Sightseeing

   Breakfast at the hotel and go for Enjoy toy train ride. On return walk back to Darjeeling  through Gandhi Road, approx 6 kms.

   Toy Train

   The spectacular landscape unfolds as the 2-foot gauge Darjeeling Himalayan railway, opened in 1881, labours at about 10 mph criss-crossing the road. It has tiny 4-wheel locomotives (some over 100 years old) like living legends. One can experience the sound, smell and romance of a bygone era. DHR is a work of genius and technological achievement of 1881. It has social and cultural importance. It is beautiful and has outstanding universal appeal. Based on its unique features, it is considered to be of lasting significance to mankind.

   Afternoon  proceed for sightseeing(by Car) in Darjeeling, visiting –

   Himalayan Mountaineering Institute/Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park & Snow Leopard Breeding Centre:-  The Himalayan Mountaineering Institute was started in Darjeeling when Tenzing Norgay climbed Everest to give training  to learn Mountaineering and other adventure sports related to mountaineering and in that Institute one can see equipment etc.used by Mr. Tenzing Norgay and Everest Museum having complete details on Everest attached to institute one can  visit Himalayan Zoological Park where one can see Himalayan animals like Snow Leopard, Tibetan Wolf, Tibetan Yak, Himalayan Black Bear and several varieties of birds.

   Tibetan Self- Helf Centre Or Refugee Centre:-  This institute is run by Tibetan Refugees to preserve their handicrafts and one can see making of Tibetan Carpets, Leather work, Paintings and Wooden work etc.                              

   Overnight at hotel.

4. Day 4 Departure

   Breakfast at the hotel and drive to Bagdogra in time for flight to onward Destination.