In the early 19th century, during East India Company rule in India, Darjeeling was identified as a potential summer retreat for British officials, soldiers and their families. The narrow mountain ridge was leased from the Kingdom of Sikkim, and eventually annexed to British India. Experimentation with growing tea on the slopes below Darjeeling was highly successful. Thousands of labourers were recruited chiefly from Nepal to clear the forests, build European-style cottages and work in the tea plantations. The widespread deforestation displaced the indigenous peoples. Residential schools were established in and around Darjeeling for the education of children of the domiciled British in India. By the late-19th century, a novel narrow-gauge mountain railway, the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, was bringing summer residents into the town and carrying a freight of tea out for export to the world. After India's independence in 1947, as the British left Darjeeling, its cottages were purchased by wealthy Indians from the plains and its tea plantations by out-of-town Indian business owners and conglomerates.
Meet and Greet on arrival at New Jalpaiguri Railway Station / Bagdogra International Airport and transfer to Lataguri / Chalsa (535 Ft.). On arrival, check-in to the hotel and rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at Lataguri / Chalsa.
Early morning at 06:00 hrs. visit Gorumara National Park (Watch Tower visit on direct payment basis) by Jeep. Back to hotel. After breakfast, visit Samsing, Suntalekhola and Murti River side. In the afternoon, visit another Watch Tower by Jeep. Overnight stay at Lataguri / Chalsa.
After breakfast, transfer to Kalimpong (4,091 Ft.) via Lava (7,200 ft). The route to Lava is scenic with the change in vegetation from tropical deciduous to the wet alpine trees. Lava is known for themagnificent view of Mount Kanchenjunga. You can visit Lava Monastery, Forest Nursery and Nature Interpretation Centre or go to the viewpoint. On arrival at Kalimpong, check-in to the hotel.Eveing free for leisure. Overnight stay at Kalimpong.
After breakfast visit Mangal Dham, Budha Statue, Deolo Hills, Science Centre, Singh Bhawani Durga Mandir, Hanuman Top, Durpin Dara Hill, Golf Course, Jelepla View Point, Pine View Nursery (Sunday closed) and Kali Temple. Back to the hotel. Evening free for leisure. Overnight stay at Kalimpong.
After breakfast, transfer to Darjeeling (6,950 Ft.). On arrival check-in to the hotel and rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at Darjeeling.
Early morning (4:00 AM) visit Tiger Hill (Subject to availability of Permit / Token) and then back to hotel. After breakfast, starting at 8.30 AM, visit Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, P.N. Zoological Park (Thursday closed), Tenzing Rock, Ropeway, Tibetan Refugee self-help Centre, Tea Garden (outer view), Japanese Temple. Evening free for shopping or leisure.
Overnight stay at Darjeeling
After breakfast, transfer to Mirik (4,902 Ft.), which is a small picturesque hill station with a beautiful lake surrounded by forested hills on all sides with the back drop of Mt Kanchenjunga. Enroute visit Pasupati Market which is situated in Indo-Nepal border (Extra vehicle charges will be applicable for Nepal Border to Pasupati Market on direct payment basis). Further, drive to Mirik runs through some fascinating tea gardens (Estates), Cardamom plantations and pine forests. On arrival check-in to hotel. Afternoon visit Sumendu Lake, which is famous for being one of the most beautiful man-made lakes. You may enjoy horse ride and boating at this point on direct payment basis. Evening back to hotel. Overnight stay at Mirik.
Hotel Nights accommodation on twin sharing basis as per itinerary
Meals as per hotel plan
All transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary in an air-conditioned vehicle on sharing basis
Road taxes, parking fees, fuel charges, interstate taxes
GST if not mentioned in the rates
All personal expenses like tips, laundry, telephone calls/fax, alcoholic beverages, camera/video camera fees at monuments, medical expenses, airport departure tax etc.
Anything not mentioned under Package Inclusions.
Entrance fees at all monuments and sightseeing spots
Cost incidental to any change in the itinerary/stay on account of flight cancellation due to bad weather, ill health, and roadblocks and/or any factors beyond control.
Airfare if not mentioned in the itinerary
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Kalimpong, Darjeeling
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INR 16,440
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