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If you are on a tour to Darjeeling you cannot miss a ride on The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, also known as Darjeeling Toy Train, is a small gauge railway that runs between New Jalpaiguri Station and Darjeeling Town. Built around 1881, it is about 88 km long. It climbs from about 100 m (328 ft) above sea level at New Jalpaiguri to about 2,200 m (7,218 ft) at Darjeeling, using six zig zags and loops to gain altitude. In 1999, UNESCO declared the Darjeeling Himalayan Railways as a World Heritage Site. Steam-enthusiast specials are hauled by vintage British-built B-Class steam locomotives. The railway's headquarters are at Kurseong. The line follows Hill Cart Road, which is part of National Highway 110. The track is on the roadside for long stretches, and both track and road might be blocked by a rockslide. Since a length of the road is flanked with buildings, the railway line often resembles urban tramway tracks. The journey starts through the tea gardens, then travels through the Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary and then starts the gentle climb along the hills. The journey provides an experience which is extremely beautiful and scenic. Six diesel locomotives handle most of the scheduled service, with daily tourist trains from Darjeeling to Ghoom – India's highest railway station – and the steam-hauled Red Panda service from Darjeeling to Kurseong. The Batasia loop is 5 km (3.1 mi) from Darjeeling, below Ghoom Station. There is a memorial to the Gorkha soldiers of the Indian Army who sacrificed their lives after Indian independence in 1947. The loop has a panoramic view of Darjeeling, with Kangchenjunga and other snow-capped mountains in the background. Though the journey between NJP to Darjeeling takes about than 7 to 8 hours to cover. You can also take a journey from Darjeeling To Ghoom Station by Darjeeling Joy Ride which runs 4 times daily and takes about 40 minutes from Darjeeling to Ghoom and the return takes 30 minutes. So if you are planning a Darjeeling trip keep half day for that.

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Darjeeling which used to be a small settlement during the British rule is now bustling modern city with all amenities and facilities. There are hundreds of accommodations dotting all across the town. From Star category heritage hotels, budget hotels and even home stays is available for stay. Darjeeling boasts of some iconic places of tourist interest like the Padmaja Naidu Zoological Garden, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Mahakal Mandir and the famous Ropeway. Chowrasta (referred to as the mall) is the most famous hangout destination for both locals as well as tourists, the Glenaries Cafeteria, the Keventers, Planters Club, the tea garden and Tenzing rock are places worth visiting in a Darjeeling package tour. Also in Darjeeling tour packages you should not miss the tour to Tiger Hill, Batasia Loop, Ghoom monastery.  Unfortunately guests complain bout the tidiness and the congestion of unplanned development of the town. Hotel accommodations of a decent category cost you approximately 1500 rupees and above, but there are hotels at lesser prices but you have to compromise on the quality of rooms and the view. 

Q & A- Darjeeling Tour Package

Q: What is the best time to visit Darjeeling?

A: Darjeeling can be visited through out the year other than the months of July August and September due to monsoon. During March to May and October & November weather is pleasant and is the most popular months to visit. December to February is time to experience the winter chill and snow if you are lucky enough.

Q: How many days are enough to cover a Darjeeling tour?
A: You can cover all the important Darjeeling tourist places, with excursions to Mirik and a visit to a tea estate, in a stay of 3 Nights & 4 days. However 2 nights stay is most popular among tourist.

Q: How can I plan Darjeeling tour?

A: If you are planning to visit only Darjeeling you need 3 Days or 4 days maximum. But if you are planning to club your tour with Sikkim or Kalimpong then a 2 Nights stay will be sufficient.

Q: Is there snowfall in Darjeeling?

A: No, not every year. Some times during winters during Winter months of December and January there is snowfall.

Q: What is the best place to visit in Darjeeling?

A: Darjeeling boasts of some iconic places of tourist interest like the Padmaja Naidu Zoological Garden, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Mahakal Mandir and the famous Ropeway. Chowrasta (referred to as the mall) is the most famous hangout destination for both locals as well as tourists, the Glenaries Cafeteria, the Keventers, Planters Club, the tea garden and Tenzing rock are places worth visiting in a Darjeeling package tour.

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While going for a Darjeeling trip you should check out the new alternate accommodations that have been developed around the main Darjeeling Town. In recent times small villages within close proximity of Darjeeling are being promoted for the tourist who prefer to stay in remote and isolated places, still enjoying the charm of the beautiful view of Kanchenjunga Range, the tea gardens and still have access to Darjeeling town. Namely Bada and Chhota Mangwa, Sittong, Lepchajagat, Chatakpur, Mahaldiram, Lamahata and few others are promoted by the local administration as well as by private promoters to boost village tourism in the region. Most of these places command marvelous views of the mountains and are mostly situated in a tea garden itself. Add to that the bonus of orange orchards. These are mostly categorized as homestays and offer accommodation with all meals packages for their guests. Some of these home stays are even offering swimming pools facilities. So it becomes an excellent opportunity for the guests on a to experience the local cuisines and culture. There are few tea estate bungalows on offer but has to be booked well in advance as capacity of these are limited. One can also opt to stay at Kurseong and explore the region.   

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​​History Of Darjeeling & Tea Gardens- During the British Raj, Darjeeling's pleasant temperate climate led to its development as a hill station for British looking to escape the summer heat of the Bengal plains. The development of Darjeeling as a hill station and health resort started very briskly. Their efforts to develop the hill station, attracted immigrants to cultivate the slopes and attract trade resulted in a hundred fold increase in the population of Darjeeling between 1835 and 1849. Tea planting in Darjeeling began in 1841 by the British government and they also established tea nurseries during that period. Commercial development began during the 1850s. In 1856, the Alubari tea garden was opened by the Kurseong and Darjeeling Tea company, followed by others. "Darjeeling Tea" can only be referred to tea that has been cultivated, grown, produced, manufactured and processed in tea gardens in the hilly areas of "Sadar" Subdivision, only areas of Kalimpong District consisting of Samabeong Tea Estate, Ambiok Tea Estate, Mission Hill Tea Estate and Kumai Tea Estate, and Kurseong Subdivision. The first road connecting the town with the plains was constructed between 1839 and 1842. In 1848, a military depot was set up for British soldiers, and the town became a municipality in 1850. Commercial cultivation of tea in the district began in 1856, and induced a number of British planters to settle there. Darjeeling became the formal summer capital of the Bengal Presidency after 1864. Scottish missionaries constructed schools and welfare centers for the British residents, laying the foundation for Darjeeling's reputation as a center of education. The opening of the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway in 1881 further multiplied the development of the region.

Another attraction while planning Darjeeling tour packages you can not afford to miss is a visit to Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park or Darjeeling Zoo is a specialized  for its conservation breeding program of Red Panda, Snow Leopards, Tibetan Wolf and other highly endangered animal species of Eastern Himalaya. Established in 1958 in Darjeeling for conservation and captive breeding of endangered Himalayan animal species and educating and create awareness among the local people and visitors on the importance of conservation of high altitude Himalayan Eco-system. INDIAN TIGER, SNOW LEOPARDS, BLACK LEOPARDS, COMMON LEOPARDS, CLOUDED LEOPARDS, TIBETAN WOLF,  ASIATIC BLACK BEAR,  LEOPARD CAT,  RED PANDA, GORAL They are small ungulates with a goat-like or antelope –like appearance, BLUE SHEEP, YAK, HIMALAYAN PALM CIVET, BARKING DEER, The Himalayan Salamander are some of the animals on display here.

​Tea Garden Bungalows & Homestays Near Darjeeling

If you like peace and solitude then you might be tempted to try out staying in the many Bungalows or homestays. These stays are mostly adjoining Tea Gardens, Orange orchards, small streams and in the midst of semi-evergreen, temperate and alpine forests . These homestays are generally located with excellent views of the Kunchenjunga. All modern amenities and facilities are available. Add to the charm of staying with a local family and enjoying food prepared from locally produced vegetables and poultry. Some of these are heritage tea bungalows providing super luxury accommodations while some are standard facilities. If you are staying at these facilities then you need to take the meals from them as there will be no restaurants or eateries nearby. Bada Mangwa, Chota Mangwa, Tinchule, Mahaldiram,  Chatakpur, Sittong, Latpanchar, Lapchajagat, Mirik and other places. You can call @ 9038055530 to know about Darjeeling Tour Package.

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The Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI) was founded in 1954. In a short time HMI became the centre of excellence in the field of mountaineering. Darjeeling is the  home town of Tenzing Norgay and was a very prominent hill station then, in the entire Himalayas, was chosen as the location of HMI. Tenzing Norgay’s and Edmund Hillarys ascent of Mount Everest (8848m /29,028Ft), in 1953, generated huge interest among the youth of India regarding the challenges and aventure of mountaineering. The Institute was started at Roy Villa at Lebong Cart Road initially. The HMI was later shifted to its present location in 1958. Besides being a mountaineering institute of repute, HMI is an important centre of tourist interest for people who come to visit Darjeeling. It also offers a magnificent view of the 8586 Meter high Kanchenjunga Peak, third highest in the world. In its 66 years of existence, the institute has trained huge number Indian and International students. HMI is considered as one of the most elite institution of mountaineering in the world.

​Mirik is a popular tourist destination for its climate, natural beauty and easy accessibility near Darjeeling. The distance of Mirik from Darjeeling is 49 kms,  Kurseong 46 kms, Bagdogra 55 kms, and Siliguri is 52 kms. The main attraction of Mirik is the Sumendu lake, surrounded by a garden on one side and pine jungle on the hillocks on the other and linked together by an arching footbridge, Rainbow Bridge over the lake. A 3.5-km-long road encircles the lake and is used for walks with the view of Kanchenjunga on the horizon. Boating in the lake on quaint shikaras and pony riding are available for tourists.  White peaks of Kanchenjunga are clearly seen from Ramitey dara (mountain top) ascending uphill after crossing Samendu Dhap. At Ramitey dara, sunrise and sunset are really beautiful so is the panoramic view of the valley. Mirik actually has several sightseeing and tourist places other than the lake. Several nearby tea gardens, monasteries and temples, orange orchards, flower gardens including orchids and more. You can stay near the lake at many hotels or at  nearby homestays in Ramitey dara or Tabakoshi and enjoy a day or 2 enjoying nearby activities.

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​Sandakphu (11,938 ft) is the highest peak in the state of West Bengal. It is the highest point of the Singalila Ridge in Darjeeling district on the West Bengal-Nepal border. The peak boundaries Singalila National Park and has a small hamlet on the summit with a few places to stay. Four highest peaks in the world, Everest, Kangchenjunga, Lhotse and Makalu can be seen from Sandakphu. This trek to Sandhakphu can be undertaken in multiple ways. One can start the trek from Manebhanjan and take the Tonglu Tumling and reach Sandakphu staying at trekkers hut along the way. Also one can reach Srikhola which is directly accessible by road from Siliguri & Darjeeling and can undertake short day treks. You can call us on 9038055530 to get further details about the trek and accommodation. 

Generally tourist visiting Darjeeling tend to club it along with some days in Sikkim. In that case you can opt for 2 night stay at darjeeling and cover all the places which will become little hectic or drop a few places from your list. But if you are only interested in Darjeeling Tour Packages you can consider the following tour package. You can call us at 9038055530 to talk to our expert.

3 Night 4 Days Darjeeling Tour Packages

DAY - 1 Pickup and Siliguri/Bagdodra-Darjeeling- Arrive Bagdogra airport or New Jalpaiguri Railway station and transfer to Darjeeling. The road takes 3 hours drive along beautiful landscape of green hills & tea gardens. You can stop at the tea gardens and taste tea made from these gardens. After checking at hotel you are free to roam around time and visit the iconic Chowrasta Mall. Take walking tour through the entire road and visit the Mahakal Kali Mandir, sit on the benches along the route and enjoy the view of the valleys below. Night stay at Darjeeling
DAY - 2 Darjeeling Local Sightseeing. After breakfast proceed for the sight seeing of Darjeeling covering Parmesan Nadia Himalayan Zoological park, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Ropeway, Tensing Rock, Tibetan Refugee Self Help Center, Tea Estate, Lebong Race Course, Peace Pagoda. Take a Toy Train  Joy Ride to Ghoom Station in the afternoon. Night stay in Darjeeling.
DAY - 3 Tiger Hill, Ghoom, Mirik Tour. Early Morning at 4 am go for excursion to Tiger Hill to see the sunrise over the mighty Kunchenjunga, Ghoom Monastery & Batasia Loop. Return to the Hotel. After breakfast at hotel go for day excursion to Mirik Lake and enjoy boating in the lake. Evening free at Leisure. Night stay in Darjeeling.
DAY - 4 Darjeeling– Onwards/Bagdodra/NJP Departure. After breakfast check out from the hotel & transfer to the Bagdogra airport/NJP railway station/ for your onward destination.