Kalimpong Itinerary 04 Nights and 05 Days - Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) – Kalimpong (02 Nights) – Darjeeling (02 Nights) - Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP)
Day - 01 - Arrival at Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) and transfer to Kalimpong - Guests will be received by our official at Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) - He will assist you for the forwarding journey to Kalimpong - It is approximately 85 kilometres and is nearly 02½ - 03 hours drive mostly along the River Teesta – The road is picturesque and runs along the River Teesta - Kalimpong is quieter destination - Situated on the foothills of the Himalayas at an elevation of 1243 meters / 4078 feet, it is a Hill Station buzzing with fun, frolic and offers spectacular views - Check in at hotel - Guests are free in the evening to stroll around in the local market for relics and handicrafts - Night stay at Kalimpong
Day - 02 – Kalimpong Local Sightseeing – Early morning breakfast and start the day for sightseeing - Kalimpong weather is milder and pleasant for most part of the year - Kalimpong offers monasteries, temples, tourist complexes, heritage buildings, parks, flower nurseries, heritage schools, charitable institutes - Start with Zang Dhok Palri or Durpin Monastery – Army Golf Course - Nursery - Deollo - Hanuman Tok - Dr Grahams Home (school with high standard of education) etc - One can spend 02 - 03 hours in Kalimpong and enjoy the lunch at any of the restaurant like Orchid, etc and back to hotel – Heritage buildings are Gouripur House and Morgan House, etc - Evening free to stroll around Kalimpong bazaar for shopping of handicrafts and relics - Over night stay at Kalimpong
Day – 03 – Transfer to Darjeeling – Early Morning Breakfast – Next Drive to Darjeeling – On the way there is an option of White water Rafting at Chitrey – It is better to avoid rafting during rainy season - Nearly 65 kilometres 02 - 02½ hours drive across River Teesta – The road is scenic and drive is via Peshok, Lamahatta, close to Tinchuley & Takdah – The paces are scenic and stoppage for photograph is necessary - Darjeeling - At an height of 2123 meters / 70001 feet lies the land of breathtaking beauty, sloping tea gardens with spectacular views of the Mount Everest is the Queen of the hills - Check into hotel – Evening free to roam around Mall or local Shopping center - Night stay at Darjeeling
Day - 04 – Local Sight Seeing - At about 4:00 AM drive to Tiger Hills, Ghoom Monastery, Batasia Loop, War Memorial – Back to hotel for breakfast and next - Tenzing Rock, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park, Bengal Natural History Museum, Ropeway, Tibetans Refugee center, Tea garden - Lunch at hotel or on the way - Japanese Peace Pagoda, Natural History Museum, Ava Art Gallery, Lal Kothi, are sightseeing spot and can be visited as per the days program – Sightseeing places are dynamically set depending upon the road condition and time factors – it is not possible to visit all the places but the important ones are covered for the satisfaction of guest – Evening free to roam around the any of the hundred nurseries or the Local market area - Overnight stay at Darjeeling
Day - 05 – Day - 3 – Departure to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) (Via Mirik is Optional) - Drive to Siliguri, on the way to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) (120 kilometres, 2 ½ - 3 hours) - Morning breakfast - After breakfast transfer to It’s a two hours drive - Mirik is a quiet town between Siliguri and Darjeeling noted for its secluded charm, Beautiful Tea Gardens, Samendu Lake, Orange Orchards, Cardamom Plantation and its pleasant Climate – Halt at Seemana for view Or Via Kuseong – One will travel through the best Tea estate of the world – Drive to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) /Siliguri - Guest are advised to start early and not to rush - Forwarding Journey
Darjeeling
Optional sightseeing with additional cost
Kalimpong
Optional sightseeing with additional cost