Day 1: Reception At Siliguri (NJP/Bagdogra), Proceed to Darjeeling (80Kms). Transfer to Hotel Windamere. Windamere, "One of the three Jewels
of the Raj", as described by a celebrated travel writer, was
established in the 19th century as a cosy boarding house for bachelor
English and Scottish tea planters, and converted into a hotel just
before the outbreak of the Second World War. Well known to sophisticated
travellers the world over, the Windamere is famous for its unique
ambience and charm, and has been the subject of many leading stories
in the international media. (Overnight At Darjeeling).
 Day 2: Early Morning visit to Tiger Hill for an unforgettable
sight of Sunrise over Mt. Kunchanjungha. Situated at a distance of
10Kms from the town Tiger Hill rises to a height of 8515ft above sea
level. The ascent to Tiger Hill winds along
the moist hilly track of Senchal Wild life Sanctuary that passes
through the dense forests of magnificent oak, magnolia and rhododendron,
with thickets of raspberries on both side and sparkling cascades
tumbling down the hill.
The summit commands a grand view of the bulk of Kunchanjungha stretching
across the horizon. The first ray of the Sun touches the snow peak
and the grandeur of the sight can be remembered for the years to
come.
Back to the hotel for a cup of Darjeeling tea. Take a short evening
stroll around the Observatory Hill road passing through high pine
forests and visit the old heritage buildings of Raj era. (Overnight
at Darjeeling).
Day 3: Day starts with a fabulous Joyride in Heritage Toy
Train. Visit famous Batasia Loop and back to the hotel. Visit to
the unique Darjeeling Zoo for a rare sight of high altitude Himalayan
species including red panda and snow leopard. After lunch visit
to the rope way point for an incredible ropeway ride down to Takvar
Valley. (Overnight at Darjeeling).
Day 4: Proceed to Kalimpong (60Kms) via Peshok Road that passes through some of the most beautifully
located tea gardens of Darjeeling overlooking the Rangit River Valley. Transfer to Himalayan
Hotel a stone built, two-storey heritage hotel. Surrounded by
spacious gardens featuring a wide variety of Himalayan flora, the
hotel has excellent views of Kanchenjunga and the surrounding mountain
ranges, which drop to the nearby Teesta and Rangit rivers.
 The hotel itself features Himalayan oak ceilings, teak pillars,
walnut and teak furniture with open fireplaces in most rooms. It
is a hotel of real charm and character, with an atmosphere redolent
of its close association with Himalayan history. Spend the day at
leisure to enjoy the magnificence of Kunchanjungha from the hotel
lawn. (Overnight at Himalayan Hotel).
Day 5: Full day excursion to explore the heritage of Kalimpong.
Visit to the handsome Gothic Church and Tower built as the memory
to the Revd. W. Macfarlane, the pioneer Missionary of the Church
of Scotland, who died here in 1887. After lunch visit to the century
old Graham's Home and three hundred years old Bong monastery. Free
evening to have a leisure walk on the lonely Eastman road flanked
by pine trees. (Overnight at Kalimpong).
Day 6: Morning visit to the downtown market for shopping
traditional handicraft items. Check out from hotel and proceed to
Siliguri. Farewell at Siliguri. |
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Duration : 6 days