Darjeeling - “queen of the hill stations,” and home of the “toy train” and the “champagne of tea” situated at an altitude of 2134m in northern part of West Bengal is arguably one of the most magnificent hill resorts in the world. Magnificent views of snowcapped Kanchenjunga, miles of undulating hillsides covered with emerald green tea bushes, landscapes with Flaming red rhododendrons, firs, pines & fern-filled valleys, Darjeeling has never failed to enrapture its tourist's expectations.
Explore the enchanting hill town of Darjeeling and equally mesmerizing virgin hill station - Kalimpong and Gangtok - a pristine hill station and a capital city of Sikkim, as part of the Himalayan Golden triangle Tour with Aaditya Tours and Travels. Ultimately, Peace and tranquility are what we all yearn for. Get ready to be enthralled by the mountains of beauty.
- Darjeeling Tour
- Darjeeling Tour Cost
Darjeeling Tour
Himalayan Golden Triangle
5 Nights / 6 Days
Darjeeling 2N
Kalimpong 1N
Gangtok 2N
Airport Pickup
Hotel- Arrive into Bagdogra Airport (IXB), West Bengal.
- Bagdogra Airport is 75kms / 3 hrs away from Darjeeling.
- Collect your baggage from the designated carousel.
- Meet our associate representative who will be holding a placard at the arrival hall.
- Transfer to Pre-booked Hotel in Darjeeling – queen of the hills.
- Darjeeling is renowned as a tourist destination for its spectacular view of Mt.Kanchenjunga, for the Darjeeling tea it grows and the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway – a UNESCO World Heritage site.
- Check-into hotel / Resort between 14:00-15:00hrs, a standard check-in time.
- Get acclimatized in the free time.
- Dinner will be on your own.
- Stay Overnight at Hotel.
Breakfast Accommodation
Sightseeing- Early morning at 04:00 AM, meet our chauffeur and proceed to visit Tiger Hill, the highest point in Darjeeling hills at an altitude of 2590 meters. (Subject to availability of Permit / Token) .
- Tiger Hill is located 11kms from Darjeeling town.
- Tiger Hill is famous for its magnificent view of Mt.Kanchenjunga, Mt. Everest and other eastern Himalayan peaks especially at the time of sunrise. The best season to see the dazzling snow-covered peaks as the sun rises is between March to April and Mid October to December.
- Return to the hotel.
- Have Breakfast at the Hotel.
- After breakfast, Proceed for a Darjeeling Sightseeing
- visit Himalayan Mountaineering Institute,
- P.N. Zoological Park (closed on Thursdays),
- Tenzing Rock,
- Ropeway,
- Tibetan Refugee self-help Centre (closed on Sundays),
- Tea Garden (outer view),
- Japanese Temple,
- Ghoom Monastery (8,000 feet above sea level, the Ghoom Monastery is one of the oldest Buddhist monasteries in Darjeeling),
- Batasia Loop (one of the most picturesque places you will come across during your journey).
- Later, if time permits, take a toy train ride.
- The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (The DHR), known to generations of local school children as “The Toy Train”, is the world’s most famous, two feet gauge railway. It is a masterpiece of 19th-century engineering, a product of the world’s first industrial revolution. The railway was completed in 1881 and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999.
- Toy Train Joy Rides – Diesel and steam locomotives with first class carriages that take passengers on 2hour trip from Darjeeling to Ghoom and return. The joyride includes a 10minute stop at Batasia Loop and 30minute stop at Ghoom Railway Museum (Ghoom is the highest railway station in India).
- Return to Hotel.
- Evening is free for own activities/shopping or leisure.
- Stay Overnight at Darjeeling.
Breakfast Hotel Sightseeing- Have Breakfast at the Hotel.
- Check out Hotel.
- Transfer to Kalimpong (3,950 ft.).
- Arrive at Kalimpong, check-in to your hotel.
- Afternoon enjoy a half-day tour of Kalimpong
- Visit Mangal Dham,
- Deolo Hill,
- Golf Garden,
- Durpin Dara Hills & Pine View Nursery (closed on Sundays).
- Return to Hotel.
- Stay Overnight at Kalimpong.
Breakfast Hotel Sightseeing- Have Breakfast at the Hotel.
- Check out Hotel.
- Transfer to Gangtok (5,500 ft.).
- Arrive at Gangtok, check-in to your hotel.
- Afternoon enjoy half-day tour of Gangtok
- Visit Flower show,
- Cottage Industry and Handicraft Centre (Closed on Sundays and 1st & 3rd Saturday of the month),
- Institute of Tibetology (Closed on Sundays),
- Do-drul Chorten,
- Gonjang Monastery &
- Banjakhri Falls (maximum 3-4 hours).
- Return to Hotel.
- Stay Overnight at Gangtok.
Breakfast Hotel Sightseeing- Have breakfast at the Hotel.
- Meet our chauffeur and Proceed for an Excursion to Tsomgo Lake (12,400 ft.) & Baba Mandir / Baba Harbhajan Singh Temple (13,200 ft.)
- Tsomgo Lake (38kms from Gangtok): Ethereally beautiful Tsomgo Lake is also known as Changu Lake is a glacial lake in Sikkim and located at an altitude of 12,400 feet. Tsomgo Lake is one of the few and awesome high altitude lakes in India. The name Tsomgo means ‘Source of water’. The steep route known as Jawaharlal Nehru Road leads all the way to Nathula Pass. As you travel from Gangtok, you will notice an altitude rise of about 10,000ft in just 15kms. The lake becomes doubly attractive with the reflections of the surrounding hills on the water.
- < Note: For any reason, if entry to Tsomgo Lake is closed, we will provide alternate sightseeing.
- Baba Mandir (55kms away from Gangtok city: On 4 October 1968, a young soldier died on the India-China border while serving in the Indian Army. Every soldier posted on Nathu La has his own version of the story of Harbhajan’s afterlife. Harbhajan was known as “Baba” among his collogues because he was very religious. The army constructed a temple complex called Baba Mandir. The mandir started as a small monument. In 1982, it was moved to its current and more accessible location near Nathu La Pass.
- Note: Due to the high altitude, there is a lack of oxygen in the air. You should take adequate precautions and consult a doctor before visiting the Temple if you have any health or breathing problems.
- Return and Stay Overnight at Gangtok.
Breakfast Airport Drop- Have breakfast at Hotel.
- Check out from Hotel.
- Meet our Chauffeur and drive to Bagdogra Airport for your homebound flight.
Darjeeling Tour Cost
Package Cost: Starts from INR. 29,250 Per Adult*
Package Cost Includes:
- Airport transfers on a Private basis.
- 02 Nights Accommodation in Darjeeling in a 3-Star / 4-Star / 5-Star Hotels with Breakfast.
- 01 Night Accommodation in Kalimpong in a 3-Star / 4-Star / 5-Star Hotels with Breakfast.
- 02 Nights Accommodation in Gangtok in a 3-Star / 4-Star / 5-Star Hotels with Breakfast.
- Exclusive Non-a/c vehicle for transfers & sightseeing. Please be informed that the vehicle provided will not be at disposal. The Vehicles will be available to guest as per itinerary only (point to point basis).
- All permit fees & hotel taxes (as per itinerary).
- Rates are valid for INDIAN NATIONALS only.
Package Cost does not include:
- Air Tickets to Bagdogra (IXB)
- GST.
- Travel Insurance.
- Lunch and Dinner / other meals not mentioned.
- Personal purchases and drinks except those included in the Breakfast.
- Early Check-in / Late Check-out beyond the Standard Policies of Each Hotel / Resort ( Check-In time is 1400hrs & Check-Out time is 1200hrs)
- Room Heater Charges.
- Entrance Fees, Guide charges & Activity charges if any applicable.
- Rafting, Rock climbing, Paragliding, Joy ride (Toy Train), Ropeway etc.,
- Any service not mentioned in the inclusions
- Usage of Transportation beyond the schedules / Sightseeing provided.
- Any increase in taxes or fuel price, leading to an increase in cost on surface transportation & land arrangements, which may come into effect prior to departure.
- Tips for Tour Guide, Driver or Chauffeur.
- Change in the Order of Itinerary/amendments as per Personal Interests / Convenience.
- Incidental Expenses due to Natural Calamities / Weather disruptions / Flight Cancellations / War/ Strike / Fire / Acts of government / Riot, etc.
- Personal expenses such as room service, bar, laundry, porterage, mini bar, etc.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can contact us at +919840030586 or Email us at info@aadityatours.com
The best time to visit Darjeeling is from mid-September to mid-December, although it gets quite cold by December. The season resumes around mid-March and continues till mid-June but as the haze builds up the views become less clear. During the monsoon months – June to September, clouds obscure the mountains and the rain is often so heavy. To Catch the unhindered view of Mt. Kanchenjunga, October to December is the best to visit Darjeeling.