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Darjeeling Tour
Day 01: Darjeeling Arrival
Arrive in NJP / Bagdogra and drive to Darjeeling and check into your hotel. Relax a while. Later, visit the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, which was founded by Tenzing Norgay, the first person to climb Mount Everest along with Sir Edmund Hillary. Here, you can see various mountaineering equipment and learn about the history of mountaineering in the area. Next, visit the Japanese Peace Pagoda, which was built by a Japanese Buddhist monk to promote world peace. In the evening, take a stroll through the Darjeeling Mall Road, which is lined with shops, restaurants, and cafes.
Day 02: Darjeeling Sightseeing & Excursion
Start your day with a visit to the Tiger Hill, which offers a stunning view of the sunrise over the Himalayas. This is an early morning activity, so make sure you start early.
After watching the sunrise, visit the Ghoom Monastery, which is one of the oldest Tibetan Buddhist monasteries in the area. Later visit to the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, also known as the ‘Toy Train.’ Take a ride on this UNESCO World Heritage Site and experience the scenic beauty of the region. After the train ride, visit the Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, which is home to various endangered species such as the red panda, snow leopard, and Himalayan black bear. In the evening, visit the Batasia Loop, which offers a panoramic view of the town and the Himalayas.
Day 03: Darjeeling Sightseeing & Departure
Start your day with a visit to the Happy Valley Tea Estate, which is one of the oldest and most famous tea estates in Darjeeling. Take a tour of the estate and learn about the tea-making process. Next, visit the Rock Garden, which is a beautiful garden with various waterfalls, streams, and rock formations. After the Rock Garden, visit the Tibetan Refugee Self Help Centre, which was established to help the Tibetan refugees who came to India after the Chinese occupation of Tibet in 1959. In the evening, you can go shopping for souvenirs at the local markets and bazaars.
This 3-day itinerary will give you a good taste of Darjeeling’s beauty and culture. However, there are many more places to visit in Darjeeling, and you can always customize your itinerary based on your interests and the duration of your stay.
Darjeeling City Information Top Attractions
Darjeeling is a popular hill station located in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is known for its scenic beauty, tea plantations, and the famous Darjeeling Himalayan Railway. Here are some of the must-visit places for sightseeing in Darjeeling:
Tiger Hill: This is a popular spot to watch the sunrise over the Himalayas. It offers a panoramic view of Mount Everest and Kanchenjunga.
Darjeeling Himalayan Railway: Also known as the Toy Train, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is a narrow gauge railway that runs between Darjeeling and Siliguri. The train ride is a unique experience that takes you through beautiful landscapes, tea plantations, and forests.
Ghoom Monastery: This is one of the oldest Tibetan Buddhist monasteries in Darjeeling. It houses a 15-foot statue of Maitreya Buddha and a collection of ancient Buddhist texts.
Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park: This is a wildlife park that is home to several endangered species, such as the red panda, snow leopard, and Himalayan black bear.
Japanese Peace Pagoda: This is a beautiful white stupa that was built by a Japanese Buddhist monk to promote world peace. It offers a stunning view of Darjeeling and the surrounding mountains.
Happy Valley Tea Estate: This is one of the oldest and most famous tea estates in Darjeeling. You can take a tour of the estate and learn about the tea-making process.
Batasia Loop: This is a spiral railway loop located on the way to Darjeeling from Ghoom. It offers a panoramic view of the town and the Himalayas.
Rock Garden: This is a beautiful garden with various waterfalls, streams, and rock formations. It is a popular spot for picnics and photography.
Tibetan Refugee Self Help Centre: This is a center established to help the Tibetan refugees who came to India after the Chinese occupation of Tibet in 1959. You can learn about the Tibetan culture and buy traditional handicrafts here.
Darjeeling Mall Road: This is a popular shopping street in Darjeeling. It is lined with shops, restaurants, and cafes.
These are just a few of the many places to visit in Darjeeling. There are several other places such as the Darjeeling Ropeway, Observatory Hill, and the Lloyd Botanical Garden that you can also include in your sightseeing itinerary
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Companion Travels Advises All The Travelers
Research and compare hotels: Travelers can research hotels online and compare the amenities, locations, and compatibility with international travelers to find the best option for your stay.
Check reviews: Read reviews from previous guests to get an idea of the hotel’s quality and service. Many websites like TripAdvisor, and Yelp offer reviews from other travelers.
Consider location: Consider the location of the hotel and its proximity to the places you want to visit and as per your interest such as city center or city outskirts. Also, check for nearby restaurants and attractions.
Ask for recommendations: Ask friends or family members who have stayed in the area for recommendations. You can also consult travel bloggers or travel agents for their opinions.
Once you have found your preferred hotel, you can inform Companion Travels, and we can book the same for you if it meets criteria for good reviews.
**Companion Travels selects the hotels based on Good Reviews. If you have any preferred hotels to stay, we will book the same for you
**Hotels subject to available at the time of booking or similar category hotel will be booked. Any difference in price will be acknowledged
Exclusive Vehicle
For Transportation, An Exclusive Vehicle on Rent will be arranged. Based on Number of Travelers we can arrange Sedan for 2 persons | SUVs for 4 persons | Tempo Traveler for 6 to 9 persons | Mini Coach for 12 to 15 persons | Medium Coach for 16 to 25 persons | Large Coach for 25 to 45 Persons.
*All our vehicles are exclusively used by International Travelers and matched the good standards of Cleanliness and Hygiene.
Luxury Bus
Luxury Volvo Buses can be used as well based on Itinerary. Using volvo buses can be really useful, comfortable and cost effective. For Example, if you only want to visit a single City such Dharamshala or Manali or Shimla from Delhi. Our representative will assist you to board the bus in Delhi. Once you reach the destination our local representative will assist you with exclusive vehicle for local duty.
Train Journeys Overnight or Toy Trains
Luxury Trains can also be used as well based on Itinerary. To cover long distances, Traveling by Trains are comfortable and cost effective. For Example, if you only want to visit a single City such Varanasi or Jaisalmer or Amritsar from Delhi. Our representative will assist you to board the bus in Delhi. Once you reach the destination our local representative will assist you with exclusive vehicle for local duty.
Fly
To save time and considering your travel preference and comfortability, Air journeys are always best to go by. Most of the Tourist places in India, have access to airports.
Cost Includes
- Accommodation
- An Exclusive Vehicle
- Daily Breakfast
- Airport/Railway Station Pick & Drop
- Sightseeing as per final Itinerary
- Driver Expenses
- 5%GST and Transport State Tax, Toll Tax
- Lunch/dinner at hotels
- Room service
- Telephone calls and laundry
- Any portage at airports and hotels, tips, insurance, wine mineral water, telephone charges, guide charges, boating charges, entrance fees and all items of personal nature
- Any service not specified in inclusions
- Above rates are subject to availability
- Cancellation charges as per company policy
- Room category in all packages are the base category rooms
- In case we are not able to provide the same hotels as mentioned, then we shall provide similar alternate properties, change in the cost if any will be advised.
Companion Travels Booking Policies
Confirmation Policy
- The customer receives a confirmation voucher via email within 24 hours of successful booking
- In case the preferred slots are unavailable, an alternate schedule of the customer’s preference will be arranged and a new confirmation voucher will be sent via email.
- Alternatively, the customer may choose to cancel their booking before confirmation and a full refund will be processed.
Refund Policy
- The applicable refund amount will be processed within 10 business days.
- Any Transaction Charge during bank transfer on applicable refunds will be born by the customer only.
Cancellation Policy
- If cancellation are made 30 days before the date of travel then 25.0% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees
- If cancellation are made 15 days to 30 days before the date of travel then 50.0% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees
- If cancellation are made 0 days to 15 days before the date of travel then 100.0% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees
Payment Terms Policy
- 100.0% of total tour cost will have to be paid 0 days before the date of booking
If Travel within 30~15days – payment on 00 working days of confirmation
if Travel within 60~30days – Payment in 05 working days of confirmation
if travel within 90~60days – payment in 10 working days of confirmation