3 Nights 4 Days at Queen of Hills Darjeeling
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3 Nights 4 Days at Queen of Hills Darjeeling

4 days
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Itinerary

Day 1: Darjeeling

Stop At: Bagdogra International Airport, Airport Road, Bagdogra, Siliguri, West Bengal 734421, India
Our representative will meet you on your arrival at Railway Station/Airport and then, you’ll get a transfer to Darjeeling. On arrival, check in to the hotel. Spend the day at leisure. Overnight stay at Darjeeling.

Duration: 3 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: 3 Star Hotel

Day 2: Darjeeling

Stop At: Tiger Hill Upper Darjeeling, Darjeeling 734101 India
Get an early morning pickup from hotel and drive to Tiger Hill (8,400 ft.) to watch striking view of sunrise over Mt. Khangchendzongha (world’s 3rd highest peak at an elevation of 28,208 ft.). Tiger hill is the highest point in Darjeeling town and is the best place to get sweeping view of the entire Khangchendzongha peak turning into gold with the first rays of the sun. On your way back from the Tiger Hill, visit Ghoom Monastery, the oldest monastery in the area established in 1875, which preserves some rare handwritten Buddhist Manuscripts.

 

Now, return to hotel for breakfast, then relax awhile. Later proceed to enjoy a heritage ride of the iconic Toy Train in Darjeeling. The Toy Train is honored with the title of UNESCO World Heritage status. Taking around 50 minutes, the ride will take you on a scenic journey to Ghoom, which is the highest altitude station of Darjeeling Himalayan Railway at 7407 ft.

 

After reaching Ghoom, you’ll be picked up for a drive back to Darjeeling, reaching in time for a lunch. After lunch, your Darjeeling sightseeing starts with a visit to the nearest Tea Estate and take in lovely view of the never-ending expanse of green bushes. Next, visit the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, built as a tribute to sherpa Tenzing Norgay, one of the first person who climbed the Mt. Everest summit in 1953 along with Edmund Hillary.

 

Then visit the Zoological Park, India’s largest high altitude zoo (at 7,000 ft.) sheltering amazing Himalayan animals and other endangered rare species. Followed by a visit to the Japanese Buddhist Temple, a traditional Japanese styled two-storied white building established by Nichidatsu Fuiji. Later, visit Tibetan Refugee Center, a self-help unit set up in 1959, worth visiting to observe the life of the refugees here. Here, you’ll see Tibetan men and women making exquisite handicrafts like carpets, woolen shawls, coats and a lot of other delightful items.

 

After a day of memorable sightseeing, return to hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Ghoom Monastery, Tamang Buddhidt Monastery Rd, Darjeeling 734102 India
Visit Ghoom Monastery
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, Jawahar Parbat, Darjeeling 734101 India
Visit Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Tibetan Refugee Self Help Center, Hillside 27, West Lebong Cart Road, Darjeeling 734101 India
Visit Tibetan Refugee Center,
Duration: 20 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: 3 Star hotel

Day 3: Mirik Excursion

Stop At: Mirik Lake, Mirik, West Bengal 734214, India
After enjoying breakfast, proceed to a full-day excursion to Mirik Lake (at a height of 4,902 ft.). Mirik is a small hill town famous for its high-quality orange orchards, tea estates and several tourist attractions. In Mirik, you’ll visit the picturesque Mirik lake. One can do boating in the lake (optional).

At the end of the excursion, return to your hotel in Darjeeling. Overnight stay at hotel.
Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: 3 Star Hotel

Day 4: Darjeeling Departure

Stop At: Bagdogra International Airport, Airport Road, Bagdogra, Siliguri, West Bengal 734421, India
After breakfast, check-out from the hotel and get transferred to Railway Station / Airport for your onward journey.

Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
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Included
  • 3x Breakfast
  • Accommodation included: 3 nights
  • 3 nights accommodation at 03 Star Hotel
  • Breakfast
  • Professional guide
  • Toy train ride
  • Transport by private vehicle
Not included
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities
  • Entry/Admission - Bagdogra International Airport
  • Entry/Admission - Tiger Hill
  • Entry/Admission - Ghoom Monastery
  • Entry/Admission - Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park
  • Entry/Admission - Tibetan Refugee Self Help Center
  • Entry/Admission - Mirik Lake
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 7 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
  • To Purchase the Tickets we require Gender/Full Name & Age of the Clients so that we will try for the same.
  • Train Tickets depend on subject to availability.
  • There will be mandatory supplement for Gala Dinner on 24th December and 31st December night. Cost is not finalized yet by the hotel. We will update the amount once the same is finalized / near to the date of travel and will collect the payment accordingly.
  • A scanned copy of your passport is required on the time of booking.
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
60%
Aquatic
35%
Cultural
30%
Adrenaline
15%
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