DARJEELING-KALIMPONG
TOUR PACKAGE
DAY 1: Arrive in
Darjeeling. If you reach Darjeeling in the afternoon, then after checking in to
your hotel and freshening up, come up to Chowrasta Mall, sit on a peripheral
bench for a while, relax & enjoy the ambience and watch the activities.
Then take a stroll along the scenic Mall Road (Bhanu Sarani) and complete a
circle. If you reach in the morning half or early afternoon, you will have time
to walk up the Observatory Hill behind the Mall and go to the famous Mahakal
Temple on top and enjoy the views & sunset. Later visit old heritage shops
like Habib Mullick (on the mall), Jolly Arts (on the Mall) and few others and
buy some curios or souvenirs. In the evening, stroll along Nehru road that
leads down from the Mall and is lined by all kinds of shops on both sides. Have
your dinner in one of the restaurants here (like Glenary's or Shangri-La).
DAY 2: Go for the
early morning 3-point tour which covers famous sunrise from Tiger Hill, Old
Ghoom Monastery and Batasia Loop where the toy train takes a dramatic loop and
negotiates an altitude of over 1,000ft. You will be back to your hotel by
7:30am. Relax for a while and later take the 7-point local tour which includes
Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Zoological Park, Ropeway, Tibetan Self Help
Refugee Center, Lebong Race Course, Happy Valley Tea Estate etc. This tour will
take about 4 hours.
DAY 3: Take the
2-hour Toy Train Joyride from Darjeeling station in the morning. There is
usually high demand for this. So book the tickets well in advance. You will
enjoy the scenic vistas from the heritage train (which is now part of Unesco
World Heritage sites) as you ride the steam engine driven mini train with only
two coaches. In the second half, visit the Rock Garden and Ganga Maya Park.
DAY 4: Take a car
and make a Day trip to Mirik, enjoy the lake, do boating and some local
sightseeing before returning to Darjeeling. On the way you should visit
Jorpokhri (another nice place with lovely view and a water body), Simana which
is a free way Indo-Nepal border with lovely views of Manebhanjan &
mountains, and also Pashupati Market which is on Nepal's side and known for its
electronic goods.
DAY 5: Take a car
and make a day trip to Kalimpong (takes about 2.5 hours one way, so start
early). Do Kalimpong local sightseeing of both east and west Kalimpong. Must
see places include Deolo Hill, Dr Graham's Home which started as a Christian
school for orphans, Mangal Dhham, Durpin Hill & Durpin Monastery, Cactus
& Orchid nurseries, scenic army golf course, viewpoints etc.
DAY 6: Kalimpong is
a historical destination on the old silk route - It is situated on the
foothills of the Himalayas at an elevation of 1243 meters / 4078 feet -
Kalimpong is a hill station buzzing with colourful people with lovely orchids,
Gladiolus, rarest cacti and nurseries and offers spectacular views of the Mount
Kanchendzonga and its range – Kalimpong is known for its greenery and ideal
location - It is ideal setting with milder climate for walks - Check into Hotel
/ resort – Evening free to roam around the local market or nursery - Over night
stay at Kalimpong
DAY 7: Sight Seeing
in Kalimpong – Morning breakfast in hotel – Drive for sightseeing - Kalimpong
situated on the foothills of the Himalayas is a green destination at an
altitude of 1243 meters / 4078 feet - It is a historical destinations with
bustling market, colourful people and offers spectacular views of the Himalayan
range - The scenic beauty on the way are beautiful and there are lot of shops
selling antics and local handicraft worth buying – Drive for sightseeing tour
through scenic road to Forest Museum (Closed On Thursday), Deolo / Deolo Hill,
Hanuman Mandir, Dr Graham Homes, Durbin Monastery, Mangaldham, Pine View
Nurseries (Cactus Only) - Back to Kalimpong Hotel– Evening free to roam around
the any of the hundred nurseries or the Local market area - Overnight stay at
Kalimpong
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