5 Nights Darjeeling - Kalimpong Tour

Package Overview

Works best from Siliguri/NJP/Bagdogra

BEST SEASONS
Oct–Dec: clear mountain views
Mar–May: rhododendrons & pleasant weather
Avoid heavy monsoon (Jul–Aug) in Lava/Loleygaon due to landslides

OPTIONAL ADD-ONS
You may include:
Sandakphu / Manebhanjan Land Rover trip (1–2 days)
Teesta River Rafting (at Melli/Teesta – not in monsoon)
Glenary’s / Keventers breakfast experience
Night stay in a tea estate (Rangbull, Takdah, Tinchuley)

QUICK HOTEL SUGGESTIONS (budget to premium)

Darjeeling
Budget: Seven Seas Lodge / Meghma
Mid: Mount Conifer / Summit Hermon
Premium: Mayfair / Windamere

Kalimpong
Budget: Garden Reach
Mid: Soods Garden Retreat
Premium: The Elgin Silver Oaks

Lava/Loleygaon
Rustic: Lava Retreat / Himalayan Residency
Eco stays: Loleygaon Nature Resort

Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Arrival → Mirik → Darjeeling

  Pickup: NJP / Bagdogra / Siliguri
  Drive:
  Siliguri → Mirik: 2.5 hrs
  Mirik → Darjeeling: 2 hrs
  Sightseeing in Mirik
  Sumendu Lake – boating & lakeside walk
  Orange Orchards (seasonal)
  Bokar Monastery
  Pashupati Market (Nepal border) — passport not required, but entry may vary
  Evening in Darjeeling
  Check-in & rest
  Stroll at Mall Road / Chowrasta & Observatory Hill
  Overnight: Darjeeling

  • Themes Mountaineering
• Day 2 : Darjeeling Local Sightseeing

  Early Morning (optional but recommended)
  4:00 AM – Tiger Hill Sunrise
  View of Kanchenjunga & Everest range (on clear days)
  On return:
  Ghoom Monastery
  Batasia Loop & War Memorial
  After Breakfast
  Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoo
  Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI)
  Tenzing Rock
  Tibetan Refugee Self-Help Centre
  Tea Garden visit (photo stop / tasting)
  Optional Activities
  Darjeeling Ropeway (Cable Car) – 3–4 hours slot
  Toy Train Joy Ride (Darjeeling–Ghum–Darjeeling, 2 hrs) — book early
  Overnight: Darjeeling

  • Themes Mountaineering
• Day 3 : Darjeeling → Kalimpong (via Peshok / Lamahatta)

  Drive: 2.5–3 hrs
  En-route stops
  Lamahatta Eco Park (nature trail & viewpoint)
  Lover’s Meet Viewpoint (Teesta–Rangeet river confluence)
  Kalimpong Sightseeing
  Delo Hill (paragliding available, weather-dependent)
  Hanuman Tok
  Durpin Dara Hill Viewpoint
  Zang Dhok Palri Phodang Monastery (Durpin Monastery)
  Pine View Cactus Nursery
  Evening: Local market walk (Haat Bazaar)
  Overnight: Kalimpong

  • Themes Mountaineering
• Day 4 : Kalimpong → Lava → Loleygaon

  Drive:
  Kalimpong → Lava: 2 hrs
  Lava → Loleygaon: 1.5 hrs
  Lava Sightseeing
  Lava Monastery (Ratnarishi Bihar)
  Neora Valley National Park viewpoint (entry restricted without permit/guide)
  Proceed to Loleygaon
  Canopy Walk (Hanging Bridge) through dense oak & pine
  Jhandi Dara Viewpoint — sunrise/sunset spot
  Overnight: Loleygaon / Kalimpong (as preferred)

  • Themes Mountaineering
• Day 5 : Loleygaon → Siliguri

  Drive: 4–5 hrs
  Optional stops based on route:
  Gorubathan scenic tea gardens
  Teesta River viewpoint
  Shopping at Siliguri Hong Kong Market
  Overnight: Siliguri or departure if flight/train timing suits

  • Themes Mountaineering
• Day 6 : Departure

  Drop to NJP / Bagdogra / Siliguri

  • Themes Mountaineering

Inclusions

• EP (No Meal)

Package Start From

• Bagdogra, West Bengal, India, Asia

Terms & Conditions

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• Gangtok, Gangtok, Sikkim, India
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