3 Nights / 4 Days
The magical lure of the Eastern Himalaya has always attracted people from all over the world. Its mountains and landscape defy imagination and culminate into a masterpiece of the Creator. Nestled among the rolling mountains with the glistening Mt Kanchenjunga towering over the azure sky, Darjeeling fondly called "Queen of the Hills", provides a perfect gateway for those seeking to be in harmony with nature. The name Darjeeling is a composition of 鈥榙orje鈥 meaning 鈥榯hunderbolt鈥 and 鈥榣ing鈥 meaning 鈥榩lace鈥 鈥 鈥榯he Land of Thunderbolt鈥. The refreshing greenery stepped in splendour, verdant hills dotted with blossoming flowers & sprawling tea gardens, musical waterfalls, exotic forest with evergreen pine trees, etc all with the enigmatic snow capped Kanchan Junga are truly a paradise for nature lovers and fun seekers.
Welcome to the 鈥淟and of Thunderbolt 鈥 in the North eastern part of India. On arrival at the Bagdogra airport or New Jalpaiguri railway station, you will begin your tour of 鈥楧azzling Darjeeling鈥. Proceed to Darjeeling (7380 Ft /2250 Mts.
Upon arrival in Darjeeling you will proceed to you hotel and check-in.
The rest of the day is at leisure for you to explore the city on your own.
Overnight in Darjeeling.
Early morning tour to Tiger Hills (8364 Ft / 2550 Mts at around 4 AM) to view sunrise over Kanchendzonga Peak (subject to clear weather).
Passing through primitive forests of Oak, Magnolia etc. with beautiful ferns ablaze with colour, adorning the hill-sides is the steeply ascending road to Senchal , running through Ghoom on its way to Tiger Hill , 11 kms from the town and at an elevation of 2,590m (8482 ft). The warm glow and the brilliant hues that the rising sun casts over the entire setting is a treat for the eyes.
On way back visit Ghoom Monastery, Batasia Loop. After breakfast proceed on a half-day sightseeing tour covering Japanese Temple 鈥 one of the beautiful Buddhist temples, Peace pagoda 鈥 four statues of Buddha in gold polish and eight carvings on sandstone depicting different stages of Buddha鈥檚 life , Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park & Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (Closed on Thursday) 鈥 dedicated towards conserving several endangered varieties of Himalayan fauna and home to a number of endangered species named Red Panda, Tibetan Wolf, the Siberian Tiger and Snow Leopard ; Tenzing & Gombu Rock 鈥 a gigantic natural rock in Darjeeling is named after Tenzing Norgay, the man who created history by climbing the Everest first time along with Edmund Hillary in 1953 ; Tibetan Refugee Self-Help Center (Closed on Sunday) 鈥 housing many Tibetan refugees who fled their country when china occupied Tibet and is the most important handicraft centre & Tea Estate to view the tea gardens.
The rest of the evening is free to relax or explore the local markets on your own lined with Tibetans selling hand-knitted sweaters and souvenir shops chock-full of Himalayan artifacts and both real and imitation antiques.
Overnight in Darjeeling.
After breakfast transfer to Mirik (5800 Ft / 1768 Mts / 50 Kms / 02 Hrs one way). The newest hill-resort in West Bengal, Mirik is at an altitude of about 5,800 feet and almost midway on a 100 km alternative route between Darjeeling and Siliguri. Mirik is an excellent scenic spot, and Kanchenjunga is visible. (Horse riding & Boat is available around the lake on direct payment basis). ( Private ).
Later visit the Pashupati Nagar (Indo-Nepal border) for shopping .
Rest of the day is at leisure for independent activities.
Overnight at Darjeeling.
Today, bid farewell to your 鈥楧azzling Darjeeling鈥 tour, as you are transferred to Bagdogra airport or New Jalpaiguri railway station for your onward journey.
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