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Darjeeling

Darjeeling Tea Country & Kanchenjunga Views

5 days / 4 nights Price on Request Signature

Overview

A Darjeeling-based trip covering the region's colonial-era tea estates, the UNESCO-listed toy train, and sunrise views of Kanchenjunga from Tiger Hill.

Why This Journey

Darjeeling's combination of tea culture, a genuinely unique heritage railway and some of the most accessible high-Himalaya views in India makes it a natural single-base destination in its own right.

Highlights

  • Sunrise views of Kanchenjunga from Tiger Hill
  • A ride on the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway toy train (where running)
  • Guided tea-estate visits and tastings
  • Colonial-era architecture around the town centre

Day by Day

  • Day 1

    Arrive Darjeeling

    Drive or take the scenic route into Darjeeling, the former British colonial hill station famous for its tea estates and views of Kanchenjunga, the world's third-highest peak.

  • Day 2

    Darjeeling Sightseeing

    A pre-dawn excursion to Tiger Hill for sunrise views over Kanchenjunga (weather permitting), followed by a tea-estate visit and, where running, a short ride on the UNESCO-listed Darjeeling Himalayan Railway toy train.

  • Day 3

    Darjeeling Sightseeing

    A further day around Darjeeling, with time at the Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park and Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, or simply more time among the tea gardens.

  • Day 4

    Darjeeling Sightseeing

    A final day in Darjeeling, with time at the Peace Pagoda or Batasia Loop before departure.

  • Day 5

    Departure

    Morning at leisure in Darjeeling before a private transfer to the airport for your onward flight.

Inclusions

  • 4 nights' hotel accommodation with daily breakfast
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle and driver throughout
  • Local English-speaking guide at each destination
  • All monument entrance fees for the sights listed above
  • Airport and inter-city transfers

Exclusions

  • International and domestic flights (unless a flight is explicitly listed as included)
  • Lunches and dinners (unless requested)
  • Personal expenses, tips and travel insurance
  • India visa fees
  • Camera/video fees at monuments where applicable

Accommodation

Well-located hotels in each city, twin-sharing with breakfast included; a 5-star or heritage-property upgrade is available on request.

Transportation

Private air-conditioned vehicle and driver for the full itinerary, plus any internal flights specifically listed in the day-by-day plan; airport transfers included.

Meals

Daily breakfast included. Lunches and dinners are at your own choice so you can explore local restaurants, with recommendations from your guide — let us know if you'd prefer these pre-arranged instead.

Best Time to Travel

October to March for the most comfortable sightseeing temperatures.

Important Notes

Let us know of any festival dates, mobility considerations or dietary needs in advance so we can plan around them.

About starting prices: Starting prices shown are indicative and may vary according to travel dates, number of travellers, hotel category, transportation, itinerary changes, season and availability. Final pricing is always confirmed with you in writing before booking — there are no hidden fees.

Customization

Every element here — duration, hotel category, pace and stops — can be adjusted. Tell us your dates and interests via the enquiry form and we'll tailor this starting point to you.

FAQs

Is the toy train running currently?

Service can be affected by weather and maintenance; we'll confirm current operating status closer to your travel dates and suggest alternatives if it's suspended.

Is this itinerary private or a group tour?

Fully private — your own vehicle, driver and guide, on your own schedule, not a fixed-departure group tour.

Can this be shortened or extended?

Yes. Every itinerary on this site is a starting point — tell us your available dates and we'll adjust the pace and stops accordingly.

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