Weekend Trip to Darjeeling
Overview
Darjeeling is a famous hill resort offering a breath-taking sight of the numerous peaks of the majestic Himalayas. Situated on the foothills of the Himalayas at an altitude of more than 2000m, the Abode of Lord Shiva offers spectacular views of Kanchenjunga and the hospitality of colorful Himalayan people. The views of Kanchenjunga and Mount Everest are particularly awe Inspiring. The luxuriant vegetation is a plant lover’s paradise. The finest blend of tea comes from various tea gardens of this region. The Buddhist Monasteries and the Hindu temples found here are of architectural and cultural importance. And the Himalayan physiography of lofty mountainous terrain and cascading rivers, offers adventure sports like trekking, mountaineering and river rafting.
Tour Highlights: Explore Darjeeling Tea Gardens, Toy Train Ride & Buddhist Monasteries
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in New Jalpaiguri/ Bagdogra – Darjeeling (75 km/3 hour’s drive)
Upon arrival welcome to the Guests from Bagdogra Airport/New Jalpaiguri Railway Station. Meet & greet with our Company representative and you will be transferred to Darjeeling. Reach Darjeeling & check-in at hotel. Rest of the day at leisure or explore local bazaar by walk. Dinner & overnight stay at hotel.
Day 2: Darjeeling
Early morning around 3:45 AM drive to Tiger Hill (8000 feet/ 2440 meters) to see Beautiful Sunrise over Kanchenjunga Peak (subject to clear weather). On your way back visit Ghoom Monastery, Batasia Loop & Peace Memorial. After breakfast, enjoy Toy Train ride (Joy ride - optional), later visit Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park & Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (Closed on Thursday), Ropeway, Tenzing & Gombu Rock, Tibetan Refugee Self-Help Center (Closed on Sunday) & Tea Estate. Evening free to explore local bazaar at your own. Dinner & overnight stay at hotel.
Day 3: Darjeeling – Bagdogra/ New Jalpaiguri – Departure (75 km/3 hour’s drive)
After breakfast, transfer the guests to Bagdogra Airport/New Jalpaiguri Railway Station to board the flight/train for onward journey and tour terminates here but sweet memories remain forever...
End of the Tour
Price Includes
- Welcome drink on arrival.
- Accommodations on double room sharing basis.
- Meals: Daily breakfast & Dinner at hotel.
- 02 night’s stay at hotel in Darjeeling.
- Airport/hotel transfers by non-air-conditioned vehicle.
- Non-Air-conditioned vehicle for land travel.
- All interstate taxes, gasoline, parking, toll taxes and driver allowances.
- All luxury taxes and value added taxes.
Price Excludes
- Any International/ Domestic Air/Train fare.
- Departure taxes or VISA handling fee.
- Any Monument/activity/guide fee, extra meals & expenses.
- Tips and gratitude to drivers, representatives, guides etc.
- Any beverages (hard & soft)/Table Drinks, items of personal nature such as laundry, telephone calls, travel or any kind of insurance etc.
- Applicable Government taxes (GST).
Tour Conditions
- Minimum of 02 persons required.
- All rates & bookings will be subject to availability.
- Tour confirmation only on receipt of 50% advance payment.
- Balance payment to be deposited 01 month prior to travel date.
- Ashoka India Tours carries no insurance whatsoever for the tour participants. Hence it is advisable to get travel insurance by your own.
