Day 1 - Reception at Siliguri (NJP/Bagdogra) and drive to Mirik (1767M, 50Kms) through the winding
ghat roads cutting across the tea gardens on the rolling slopes.
Transfer to hotel. Enjoy a quiet evening boating at Lake Sumendu
encircled by forested hills, or have a leisure walk on the forest
trails around the lake. Stay overnight at Mirik.
Day 2 - Take a stroll around the Lake samendu in the morning.
You can go for boating in the lake, take a horse ride or simply
walk around. Drive to Darjeeling after lunch (50Kms. 6500ft). Visit to Sukiapokhri Salamander project on the way to have a glimpse
of the rare Himalayan reptile. Check in at hotel. You have free evening
in the Mall and overnight stay at Darjeeling.
Day 3 - Early morning trip to
Tiger Hill (2590M) for a breathtaking view of Sunrise over the Kanchenjunga.
Visit to Ghoom Monastery and Batasia Loop. Back to hotel for breakfast
and move to Darjeeling zoo, HMI and for an unforgettable ropeway
ride over the Takvar Valley Teagarden. Back to the hotel for lunch
and visit to Rock Garden and Gangamaya Park in the evening. Stay
at Darjeeling.
Day 4 - Morning drive to Kalimpong (1250m, 55Kms.) via Tista
Bazaar. The road passes along the Rangit River and through some
of the most picturesque places of the area. Transfer to hotel at
Kalimpong. Afternoon trip to Durpin Dara view point. Stay
at Kalimpong.
Day 5 - Visit to Kalimpong town for marketing of traditional
crafts, visit to orchid nurseries, Delo top view point, Bong Monastery
and move to Lava (2200M, 30Kms) after lunch. Halt at Lava.
Day 6 - Visit to Rishap and
Tiffin Dara for a great view of the Himalayas. After lunch drive
to Loleygaon (1620M, 24Kms), another hidden picturesque hamlet in
Kalimpong hills. Transfer to hotel. Afternoon visit to adjacent
Heritage Forest for a unique canopy walk over the huge Oak and Pine
trees. Spend a leisure evening on your balcony watching the magnificent
night view of Kalimpong town in the distant hill. Overnight Halt: Loleygaon.
Day 7: Early morning visit to Jhandidara (3Kms) for a never
to forget Sunrise over the Kanchenjunga. On a clear day even the
Mt. Everest is visible from the watch tower of Jhandidara. Visit
to the local Lepcha market after lunch. Free evening. Overnight
Halt: Loleygaon.
Day 8: Breakfast and drive to Siliguri (140Kms) through Dooars forests and tea gardens. Reach Siliguri in the Noon. Tour ends. |