Darjeeling & Kalimpong hills
NJP / Bagdogra → Darjeeling → Kalimpong → NJP
About this trip
Day-by-day plan
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Day1
Arrival at NJP / Bagdogra, Drive to Darjeeling
Your hill escape begins with a warm welcome from our driver at NJP Railway Station or Bagdogra Airport. From the plains, the road winds gently upward through Kurseong, one of the prettiest stretches of the journey, with lush tea estates rolling down both sides of the valley and the historic toy train track crossing your path again and again. As you climb, the temperature drops and the air turns cool and fragrant. On reaching Darjeeling, check in and freshen up. Spend an easy first evening strolling around Chowrasta and the Mall — the lively open square at the heart of town, ringed by old bookshops, cafés and benches where locals and travellers gather to watch the sun go down.
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Day2
Excursion To Tigerhill Sunrise Viewpoint (Early Morning), Batasia Loop, Ghoom Monastery, Japanese Temple (Peace Pagoda), Hmi, Zoo, Tenzing Rock, Tibetan Refugee Center, Ropeway, Tea Garden.
Wake up very early (around 3:30 AM) for the highlight of the trip — the legendary sunrise from Tiger Hill. On a clear morning you will watch the first golden light strike the snow peaks of Mount Kanchenjunga long before it reaches the town below, a sight worth every minute of the early start. On the way back, stop at the picturesque Batasia Loop with its war memorial and gardens, followed by the serene Ghoom Monastery and the tranquil Japanese Temple (Peace Pagoda). After returning for breakfast, continue with a full day of Darjeeling's classic attractions — the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, the Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park (home to red pandas and snow leopards), Tenzing Rock, the Tibetan Refugee Self-Help Centre, a ride on the Ropeway, and the lovely Happy Valley Tea Estate. Return to your hotel by evening.
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Day3
Darjeeling to Kalimpong via Lamahatta Eco Park, Peshok Tea Garden, Lovers View Point.
Check out from Darjeeling and set off on a scenic drive toward Kalimpong, a laid-back hill town with a character all its own. En route, stop at the serene Lamahatta Eco Park, known for its pine forests and neatly terraced gardens, followed by the fragrant Peshok Tea Garden with its sweeping valley views. Pause at Lovers View Point for one of the most photogenic vistas on the route before continuing on to Kalimpong. Arrive by afternoon and check into your hotel, with the rest of the day at leisure to explore this gentler, greener side of the hills.
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Day4
Excursion To Delo Park, Pine View Nursery, Science Center, Cactus Garden & Hanuman Tok, Golf Course.
Spend the day exploring Kalimpong's most charming spots. Begin at Delo Park, perched on a hilltop with sweeping views of the Kanchenjunga range and the Teesta valley below. Continue to the Pine View Nursery, famous for its exotic orchids and cacti, followed by the Science Center for a quick, interesting stop. Visit the Cactus Garden and Hanuman Tok for more panoramic views, and round off the day with a visit to Kalimpong's scenic Golf Course. Return to your hotel by evening.
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Day5
Kalimpong to NJP / Bagdogra
Check out from your Kalimpong hotel and begin the drive down to the plains, dropping you at NJP Railway Station or Bagdogra Airport (IXB) in time for your onward journey. We recommend keeping at least three hours between your drop and your train or flight departure to travel stress-free.
What is included
Inclusions
- Private vehicle for the entire trip with an experienced hill driver
- Hotel stay on twin/double sharing basis
- Breakfast at the hotels (cp plan)
- All permits arranged and paid for wherever applicable
- Fuel, toll, parking, state entry taxes and driver allowance
- Airport / railway station pick-up and drop
- 24x7 on-trip support from our Siliguri desk
Exclusions
- Air fare and train fare
- Lunch & dinner, snacks and any personal expenses
- Monument entry tickets, camera fees and safari charges
- Anything caused by roadblocks, landslides or weather (extra night halts, detours)
- Tips, laundry, telephone bills and room service
- Anything not written in the inclusions list
Terms & conditions
- Booking is confirmed only after an advance of 30% is received; the balance is payable on arrival.
- Rates are for the number of passengers quoted. Adding a guest may change the vehicle and the rate.
- Hotels are subject to availability at the time of booking; a similar category hotel is provided if the named one is full.
- Protected-area permits need a valid photo ID for every guest (voter ID, passport or driving licence; Aadhaar alone is not accepted in Sikkim).
- Children below 5 years travel free without a bed. Children 5 to 11 years are charged 60% with an extra bed.
- Sightseeing beyond the itinerary is charged extra on a per-day basis.
- North Sikkim, Nathu La and the Silk Route depend on daily road and permit conditions; if a road is closed we suggest the nearest alternative and no refund is applicable.
- Cancellation: 15 days or more before travel 20% is retained, 7 to 14 days 50%, less than 7 days 100%.