Five days in Darjeeling and the surrounding Himalaya — the UNESCO Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, Tiger Hill sunrise, Happy Valley tea estate, and a monastery-hopping day at Ghoom.
Fly into Bagdogra, drive 3 hours up to Darjeeling (or take the NJP-Ghum heritage rail). Check into a hill hotel near Chowrasta. Afternoon: stroll the Mall Road, tea tasting at Nathmulls, visit the Bhutia Busty Monastery. Evening snacks at Glenary's.
Pre-dawn departure to Tiger Hill for the sunrise burning gold across Kanchenjunga (the world's third-highest peak). Return via Ghoom Monastery and Batasia Loop. After breakfast: Happy Valley Tea Estate — plucking demo, factory tour, and first-flush tasting. Afternoon: HMI and the Zoo (Red Panda, Snow Leopard conservation).
Board the UNESCO Darjeeling Himalayan Railway toy train for the joyride between Darjeeling and Ghoom — narrow-gauge steam through loops and curves. Afternoon: Peace Pagoda, the Japanese Temple, and Chowrasta shopping. Dinner at a Tibetan momo kitchen.
Full-day excursion to Mirik (50 km) — Sumendu Lake, tea estates, pine-forest viewpoints at Tingling. Packed lunch on the lake. Return via the Pashupati Market border point (take ID for a peek into Nepal's bazaar). Evening tea in your hotel garden.
Last breakfast with Kanchenjunga views. Visit the Rock Garden and Ganga Maya Park on the descent. Transfer to Bagdogra for your flight home.
March-May and October-December for clear peak views.
Absolutely. Add nights, upgrade hotels, add private guides, change your arrival/departure cities, or combine with neighbouring destinations — every itinerary is tailored for you.
Momos, thukpa, shaphalay, Darjeeling first-flush tea, Glenary's cakes. We can arrange Jain, vegan, gluten-free or Halal meals with advance notice.
Use the form on this page or call +91-938232964. We confirm your dates, share a final quote, and proceed with a 25% advance to block hotels.
Domestic flights are quoted separately on request so you can choose the best fare and airline for your dates. We can issue tickets on your behalf after you confirm.
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