Darjeeling is located in the Shivalik hills of the lower range of the Himalayas. Like most other hill stations in India, the British developed Darjeeling as a respite from the summer heat in the plains. The British loved the town for the complete rejuvenation package that it offered - serene atmosphere, view of the snowline, scented pines and a golden colored brew called the Darjeeling tea. The place has since become a pilgrimage of sorts for tea connoisseurs.
2 night(s) in Darjeeling
2 night(s) in Gangtok
Day 01: New Jalpaiguri Railway Station / Bagdogra Airport – Darjeeling 93 Kms 3 Hours Approx
Assistance at the airport/station on arrival and drive to Darjeeling. Standing high in the Himalayas at an altitude of 2134 m, ‘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”.
Day 02: darjeeling
Day 03: darjeeling – Gangtok 98 Kms 4 Hours Approx
Day 04: gangtok
Day 05: gangtok – New Jalpaiguri Railway Station / Bagdogra Airport 125 Kms 4 Hours Approx
Breakfast at the hotel and drive to New Jalpaiguri railway station / Bagdogra Airport in time for flight/train to onward destination.