Description

Day 01 – NJP to Darjeeling Mountain Journey Bonvoyagers welcomes you at NJP Railway Station for your Himalayan adventure. The 80-kilometer drive showcases diverse landscapes transitioning from plains to peaks. Darjeeling emerges through clouds – a timeless hill station where colonial heritage meets mountain culture. This former British summer capital retains old-world charm with modern comforts. Hotel check-in followed by evening market walks discovering local crafts and cuisine. Overnight stay at Darjeeling hotel.

Day 02 – Tiger Hill Sunrise & Darjeeling Monuments 4:00 AM departure ensures front-row seats for Tiger Hill’s sunrise spectacular over Kanchenjunga. Watch darkness transform to gold as sun rays hit the world’s third-highest peak. Return includes Ghoom Monastery’s spiritual ambiance and Batasia Loop’s engineering marvel. After breakfast, explore Japanese Temple’s peaceful grounds, Peace Pagoda’s panoramic location, and fascinating Himalayan Zoological Park. Visit the renowned Mountaineering Institute (closed Thursdays), test skills at Tenzing Rock, and understand tea cultivation at estates. Overnight stay at Darjeeling hotel.

Day 03 – Darjeeling to Takdah Forest Retreat Post-breakfast, journey 55 kilometers to Takdah, a hidden hill station amid pristine forests. This colonial-era retreat offers tranquility away from tourist crowds. Surrounded by tea gardens and orange orchards, Takdah provides perfect mountain escapes. Check into heritage-style accommodations featuring period architecture and modern amenities. Afternoon explores nearby tea estates and forest trails. Evening enjoys spectacular sunset views over valleys with hot tea. Overnight stay at Takdah.

Day 04 – Takdah, Tinchuley & Lamahatta Circuit Today discovers the region’s best-kept secrets. Start with Takdah’s orchid nurseries and colonial bungalows telling stories of British planters. Drive to Tinchuley village where traditional mountain life continues unchanged. The village name meaning “three ovens” reflects ancient cooking traditions. Panoramic Himalayan views reward every turn. Continue to Lamahatta eco-park featuring sacred lakes, meditation centers, and pine forest walks. These offbeat destinations showcase authentic rural life and pristine nature. Return to Takdah enriched by cultural encounters. Overnight stay at Takdah.

Day 05 – Takdah to NJP/IXB/Siliguri Farewell Final breakfast amid mountain serenity before checkout. Bonvoyagers arranges comfortable descent through scenic routes. The journey offers last opportunities for photographs of tea gardens and mountain vistas. Reach NJP Railway Station or Bagdogra Airport with hearts full of highland memories.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

Inclusions:

• 2 nights Darjeeling + 2 nights Takdah accommodation with breakfast
• Private AC vehicle throughout
• Experienced driver-guide
• All entrance fees covered
• Tiger Hill sunrise included
• Offbeat village tours
• Complete tour support

Exclusions:

• Train/flight fares
• Meals except breakfast
• Personal expenses
• Camera permissions
• Travel insurance
• Unspecified services