Overview of the Luxury Journey :
Explore Darjeeling : 03 Nights / 04 Days
Darjeeling is the most beautiful hill town in Eastern state of West Bengal in India. Once a summer resort during the British colonial time, Darjeeling is located in the Lesser Himalayas. City breathes a rarefied air at an elevation of 6700 feet (2042.2 m) within clear sight of the Kanchenjunga, the world’s third tallest mountain. It is still the home to UNESCO World Heritage Site of Darjeeling Himalayan Railways or Toy Train and also boasts the the distinctive black tea plantations that dot its surrounding slopes. Tibetan culture is also an integral part of the culture of Darjeeling as the city is home to many ancient Buddhist monasteries.
During this small luxury travel of 3 nights and 4 days as an extension to your main travel through Eastern India, you will be mesmerised by panoramic views of foggy hills and terraced slopes. Specially curates programe – Champagne Teas will take you the tea plantations. This tour will also give you an opportunity to reveal your inner consciousness amid the positive energy of the monasteries in the region.
This itinerary is an example. It’s designed to inspire you and provide you with thoughtfully curated ideas. You can choose to do this exact itinerary or we shall be glad glad to customize an itinerary with your specific preferences.
Highlights of the Luxury Journey : Explore Darjeeling
- Your own personal guide & Private vehicle at your complete disposal
- Free Wi-fi connectivity and un-limited bottled mineral water through-out the journey
- Tea Plantation Tour
- Meditation in an ancient Buddhist monastery with monks.
- An experiential journey in Toy Train pulled by 150 years old locomotives
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Day 1
Arrive at Bagdogra Airport and drive to Darjeeling
Arrive Bagdogra airport which is well connected with all major Indian cities by a vide network of domestic airlines. Your Tour Experience Manager shall meet you upon arrival for a picturesque drive of around 2.5 hours to Darjeeling. Arrive Darjeeling and check-in at your luxury hotel amid beautiful nature. After a short relax , you will start exploring this beautiful city.
Darjeeling is a delight for all travelers as offers so many different experiences. We have listed a few highlights which you should experience. However, we shall be glad to customize your visits in Darjeeling as per your specific preferences of experiences.
Overnight at your luxury hotel in Darjeeling.
Day 2
Darjeeling
After breakfast in the hotel, meet with your personal guide and after a small briefing of the day, proceed to explore picturesque Darjeeling. Today, your day will start early in morning (even before sunrise) as you visit Tiger Hill to view the stunning sunrise over the high peaks of Mount Kanchengunga. Return to hotel for breakfast. Rest of the day shall be spent in a tea estate where you will experience the process of Tea from plant to your cup. We will recommend you to finish your day sipping a coffee at sun set at one of the cafes at The Mall , the heart of the city.
Overnight at your luxury hotel in Darjeeling.
Day 3
Monasteries & Pride of Darjeeling
After breakfast in the hotel, meet with your personal guide and after a small briefing of the day, proceed to understand the Tibetan culture in India as you visit some of the important Buddhist monasteries. There are more than 200 Buddhist monks living and practicing Buddhism in these monasteries.
Also enjoy a short ride of around 45 minutes in a heritage toy train from Darjeeling to Ghoom ( or if you like you can even continue up to Kurseeong – 2 hours) through the streets and bazars of Darjeeling city and rolling slopes amid tea estates.
Overnight at your luxury hotel in Darjeeling.
Day 4
Darjeeling – Bagdogra / Onward Journey
After breakfast, drive back to Shillong ( 2 hours ) or to Guwahati (5 hours) and continue your onward travel to other destinations in India.