This bustling bazaar town sprawls along a saddle-shaped mountain ridge overlooking the roaring Teesta River and lorded over by the summit of Khangchendzonga. It’s not a must-see, but it does boast Himalayan views, Buddhist monasteries, colonial architecture and a fascinating nursery industry, all linked by some fine hikes.
3 night(s) in Darjeeling
1 night(s) in Kalimpong
Day 1: Arrive At Darjeeling
Meet and greet at airport / New Jalpaiguri railway station and transfer to Darjeeling Known as the 'Queen of the Hills', Darjeeling is one of the most famous hill stations in the world. Check-in at the hotel. Overnight halt.
Day 2: Darjeeling (Full Day Tour)
Early in the morning before dawn at 4 am proceed to Tiger hill to watch the breathtaking sunrise and its reflection rays over the khancendzonga ranges. On the way back visit batasia loop and ghoom monastery back to hotel at 7 am. After freshen up and breakfast at the hotel visit to Himalayan mountaineering institute, Padmaja naidu himalayan zoological park, Tenzing rock, Tibetan refugee self-help centre, Tea estate (outer view), ava art gallery and Japanese temple, Peace pagoda, labong race course and rope way. Overnight stay darjeeling.
Day 3: Mirik Excursion With Pashupati
After breakfast excursion to Mirik. Mirik is a quiet town between Siliguri and Darjeeling noted for its secluded charm, Beautiful Tea Gardens, Samendu Lake, Orange Orchards, Cardamom Plantation and its pleasant Climate. On the way visit Pashupati (India-Nepal border), Tea Gardens, Manybhanjyan view point can see Nepal from this point, visit Mirik Lake enjoy boating and horse riding. Evening come back to Darjeeling and overnight stay at hotel.
Day 4: Darjeeling To Kalimpong Half Day Sightseeing
After breakfast, transfer to Kalimpong (4000 ft / 79 kms / 03 hrs). Kalimpong is called the garden of flowers on the foothills of the Himalayas is a green destination at an altitude of 1243 meters / 4078 fee. Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, and Islam all coexist in a jovial and tolerant society over here. Here you do the sightseeing of Dello hills, Jelapla View Point, Pine View Point, Chitra Bhanu and Kalim Temple, Jang-Dong-Palriffo Brang Gompa, Science City, Mangal Dham, Durbin Dara Hills, Flower Nurseries, Dr Graham's Homes complex with its historic church & well maintained grounds founded in 1900 by Rev. Dr. J A Graham, a Scottish missionary, Delo Hill (5556 ft) appears to be the roof- of- the- world, is the highest point in Kalimpong. Overnight at hotel.
Day 5: Departure To New Jalpaiguri Railway Station / Bagdogra Airport
After breakfast, transfer to New Jalpaiguri railway station / Bagdogra airport (85 kms / 03 hrs) for your onward Journey. Tour ends and memories begin.