DARJEELING-QUEEN OF HILLS

OVERVIEW

Standing high in the Himalayas at an altitude of 2134m, ‘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.

TOUR HIGHLIGHT

Tiger Hill
Himalayan Range
Ghoom Monastery
Mythey Buddha
Mirik Lake

ITINERARY

Day 1: Bagdogra/NJP – Darjeeling 93 kms / 3 hours approx

Assistance at the airport/railway station on arrival and drive to Darjeeling.

Overnight at hotel.

Day 2: Darjeeling

Breakfast at the hotel and proceed for  Early morning visit Tiger Hill to see a beautiful sunrise and Himalayan Range like Kanchandzonga, Mount Everest etc. One can see the horizon changing colors just before sunrise and then the entire Himalayan range turn golden. It is truly a majestic sight and Ghoom Monastery which is oldest Monastery in the area which was built in 1875 and one can see the image of Mythey Buddha 15ft. height on the way back from Tiger Hill.

City tour visiting Himalayan Mountaineering Institute(closed on Thursday) which was started by Tenzing Norgay after he climbed Mt. Everest, Zoological Park(closed on Thursday), Tenzing Rock, Gombu Rock, Tea Estate(from outside), Japanese Temple and Peace Pagoda.

Overnight at hotel.

Day 3: Darjeeling

Breakfast at the hotel and proceed for excursion to Mirik Lake.

Mirik Lake: It is newly started hill station in West Bengal and situated 48 kms west of Darjeeling near Nepal border with a facility of boating at Mirik lake which is 1.25 kms long, it is a semi-artificial lake.  Drive from Darjeeling to Mirik is via natural forest & tea garden. The main tourist area, Krishna-Nagar, is south of the lake. A 10 minute walk takes you to Bokar Gompa, home to Mahayana monks. One can catch the sunrise and sunset from Rameetay Dara.

Overnight at hotel

Day 4: Darjeeling – Bagdogra/NJP

Breakfast at the hotel and drive to Bagdogra/NJP in time for flight/train to onward destination