The queen of the hills is a Himalayan city in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is internationally renowned as a tourist destination for its spectacular view of Mt.Kanchandzonga, along with its tea industry and the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, a UNESCO World Heritage site. One can have the view of entire Singalila Range along with Mt.Kanchandzonga, Bhutan Himalaya and a part of Everest range from Darjeeling. The eye caching valleys, meandering rivers and of course the lush green tea gardens are the unique features of Darjeeling .Beside all these the main attractions of this popular hill stations are Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI) , Himalayan Zoo , Tiger Hill , Rock Garden , Batashiya Loop.
Mirik is a picturesque tourist spot nestled in the serene hills of Darjeeling district in West Bengal, India. The name Mirik comes from the Lepcha words Mir-Yok meaning "place burnt by fire".Mirik has become a popular tourist destination for its climate, natural beauty and easy accessibility. The centre of all attraction is the Sumendu lake, surrounded by a garden on one side and pine trees on the other and linked together by an arching footbridge called Indreni Pull (Rainbow Bridge).
Meet & Greet on arrival at NJP Railway Station / IXB Airport & transfer to Darjeeling (6,710 ft.). On arrival check-in to hotel & rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at Darjeeling.
Early Morning (at 04:00 am) drive to Tiger hill to watch the spectacular sunrise over Mt. Khangchendzongha (28,208 ft. Worlds 3rd highest peak), on your way back visit Ghoom Monastery and Batasia Loop. After breakfast visit Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, P.N. Zoological Park (Thursday closed), Tenzing Rock, Tibetan Refugee self-help Centre (Sunday closed), Tea Garden (outer view), Ropeway and Japanese Temple. Overnight stay at Darjeeling.
Today you will be transferred to Kalimpong from Darjeeling, a picturesque drive through Himalayan hills. On the way visit Peshok view point the confluence of river Teesta & Rangeet. After lunch drive for a half day sight-seeing of Kalimpong including Dello Hills, Flower Nurseries, & monastery.
Proceed for a picturesque drive to Madhya Madari-Hat, Jaldapara from Kalimpong. The journey will be through lush green forests, tea gardens & mountain streams. Enroute visit beautiful mountain village Lava. Afternoon jungle safari at Gorumara N.P. (at own cost).
Today you will proceed to full day excursion to Samsing, Suntalikhola, Jhalong & Bindu. Samsing & Suntalikhola offer beautiful views of vallies & mountain streams. Jhalong in another important place known for Jaldhaka River & Jladhaka Hydral Project. Bindu is the Indo-Bhutan border with a Dam on Jadhaka River.
Early morning jungle safari at Chapramari Reserve forest back to resorts and take breakfast stay at resort and start afternoon jungle safari at Chilapata Forest. (Jungle Safari entry fees pay by guest)
Today is your farewell day for your Darjeeling, Kalimpong & Dooars Tour. drive back to Siliguri (NJP)/ Bagdogra (IXB) for your onward journey with happy memories to cherish.
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In case of special train journey and peak season hotel bookings a separate cancellation policy is applicable (which would be advised as and when required).
In case you cancel the trip after commencement refund would be restricted to a limited amount that too would depend on the amount that we would be able to recover from the hoteliers we patronize. For unused hotel accommodation, chartered transportation and missed meals etc. we do not bear any responsibility to refund.
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In case of unavailability in mentioned hotels, alternate accommodation will be arranged in a similar category hotel.
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