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
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