Bagdogra Trip Overview
Our experiences are always nature, people, culture, and tradition-oriented and specially designed for the benefit of responsible tourism. It is what we call a complete tour inclusive of village walks, offbeat hikes, local meet and greets, detailed sightseeing, professional staff, comfortable transportation, heritage luxury accommodations, hands-on experiences, traditional cuisine experience, and the destination in its pure form.
Additional Info
Duration: 4 days
Starts: Bagdogra, India
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Bagdogra, West Bengal, India
Our experiences are always nature, people, culture, and tradition-oriented and specially designed for the benefit of responsible tourism. It is what we call a complete tour inclusive of village walks, offbeat hikes, local meet and greets, detailed sightseeing, professional staff, comfortable transportation, heritage luxury accommodations, hands-on experiences, traditional cuisine experience, and the destination in its pure form.
Itinerary
Day 1: Drive up the Picturesque Himalayan roads, to Darjeeling Town
Stop At: Observatory Hill, Chowrasta square, Darjeeling India
After the stunning journey, and a warm meal, the cool fresh alpine air awaits your presence. Guests can enjoy a beautiful guided stroll around the infamous Darjeeling Mall Road. Visit the historic and cultural attractions before catching the spectacular sunset on Mount Kanchenjunga and her majestic siblings.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Mahakal Temple, Darjeeling 734101 India
Mahakal Temple is a much revered and a largely visited religious shrine and is unique with pilgrims of both Hindus and Buddhists ascending its gentle slope for worship.
Duration: 30 minutes
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Guests may return to their cozy Heritage Luxury Hotel for a good night rest
Day 2: Begin your day with a Beautiful Himalayan Sunrise
Stop At: Tiger Hill Upper Darjeeling, Darjeeling 734101 India
Wake up before dawn and travel onward to Tiger Hill, a geographically spectacular hilltop to catch the early morning Sunrise illuminating the beautiful Kanchenjunga mountain range. What makes it even more spectacular is a glimpse of Mount Everest looking smaller due to the curvature of the Earth as it is several miles closer, along with the Chumal Rhi mountain range of Tibet. On clear days four Himalayan rivers can be seen meandering their way down to the plains.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Ghum, Ghum, Darjeeling District, West Bengal
Ghum at an elevation of 7407ft Ghum Railway Station is the Highest Railway station In India and home of the UNESCO world heritage Darjeeling railway. Guests will be exclusively guided on a tour of the Historic Buddhist Monasteries in the region where the teachings of Lord Buddha along with necessary education, are imparted to pupils in traditional style.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Tibetan Refugee Self Help Center, Hillside 27, West Lebong Cart Road, Darjeeling 734101 India
We take you on an inside access tour of the remarkable center where traditional garments, handicrafts, and extravagant carpets are created to perfection. Darjeeling in the past was a major trade destination between India and Tibet, however, after the Chinese invasion of Tibet, many more Tibetans immigrated to Darjeeling. With a strong culture of self-sufficiency, Tibetans in the region have handed down their traditional secrets to their young through generations. The Modern-day masterpieces of ancient art. Guests will have the opportunity to meet and greet the craftsmen, community leaders, and the next generation and get an insight into their lifestyle and culture.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Tea Garden, Darjeeling 734101 India
Let us guide you into the land of tea, home to the oldest and finest tea plantations in the world. Get insider access from plantation to factory, to the teapot, and finally embrace the taste. Guests will have the opportunity of experiencing a hands-on adventure of what it takes to identify the finest yield of the field in traditional style. Meet and greet the local planters before you snap a pose for a traditional photoshoot
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Darjeeling District, Darjeeling District, West Bengal
We care about culture and welcome our guests on an offbeat trail into the quiet countryside where guests can get a peaceful glimpse of the beautiful countryside along the quiet village trails through the alpine landscape. It is experiences like this that make us unique and able to share the true culture and traditions of Darjeeling.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Guests will be escorted back to their Heritage Hotel for Breakfast and a short relaxation before proceeding onward.
Accommodation included: Guests may return to their cozy Heritage Luxury Hotel for a good night rest.
Day 3: Mountaineering glory with the serenity of the quiet countryside
Stop At: Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Jawahar Parvat, Darjeeling, Darjeeling 734101 India
Darjeeling is a mountaineering town, and after being the first man to Summit Mount Everest the mountaineer Tenzing Norgay became the first director of field training for the Institute that has continually served as a flagship training facility for beginner to advanced mountaineering in the world. Over the years many achievements including Guinness records have been acquired by members trained at the Institute. Our guests will be escorted throughout the Institute and get a personal experience of what it takes to summit the world of peaks and walk in the footsteps of the legendary Tenzing Norgay himself.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Zoological Park Darjeeling, Zoological Park, Lebong Cart Rd, Jawahar Parbat, Darjeeling, West Bengal 734104, India
Darjeeling District is one of the largest ecoregions in India, home to abundant wildlife habitat. A visit to the Zoological Park is fun and entertaining for everyone however it is also an exceptional platform to understanding the dependence of natural habitats for endangered and rare species that are, rehabilitated and then released into the wild by the park authorities. Siberian Tigers, the Himalayan wolf, the snow leopard, and Red Panda are among some of the rarest species ever seen by humans and thus attract hundreds of thousands of visitors annually.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Darjeeling, Darjeeling, Darjeeling District, West Bengal
We are all about sharing the most exclusive experiences and welcome our guests to join us on a traditional excursion on an offbeat trail through lush green meadows in the pristine countryside which is an excellent way to try the fine Nepalese cuisine prepared with farm-fresh organic produce.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Mall Market, Chowraasta, Chauk Bazaar, Darjeeling, West Bengal 734101, India
We all have our own passions when it comes to taking a bit of the trip back with us. There are a list of markets to choose from and a list of interesting products that are found specifically in Darjeeling. Our Staff will share all the necessary information with you so that you save time on decisions and just go with your personal flow.
Happy shopping!
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Guests will be served breakfast at their Heritage Hotel.
• Lunch: Traditional Nepalese cuisine will be served in the natural surroundings of the pleasant Himalayan countryside.
Accommodation included: Guests may return to their cozy Heritage Luxury Hotel for a good night rest.
Day 4: Welcome back
Stop At: Darjeeling District, Darjeeling District, West Bengal
It’s never easy saying goodbye, so if time permits us we have a surprise inclusion just to keep you smiling. After check-out, depending on your transfer our staff will take you on a small serene experience before your journey to your transfer destination. It is our way of saying “it was an absolute pleasure” to share this amazing experience with you, and you are always welcome back with us on our experiences around the world.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Bagdogra, Bagdogra, Darjeeling District, West Bengal
Depending on the transfer timing, we may take small refreshing stops at viewpoints along the way.
Pass By: New Jalpaiguri Junction, Ward 35, Nayapara, Siliguri, West Bengal 734007, India
We may take small stops at several viewpoints along the way, depending on the transfer timing.
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Guests will be served breakfast at their Heritage Hotel.
No accommodation included on this day.
