Siliguri Trip Overview
Tea Tourism is a relatively new concept in the world and Darjeeling is taking a lead in this area. There are 80 odd operational tea gardens in Darjeeling that span across thousands of acres of land area on open hill slopes. High on the hills with cool breeze and misty weather, planters and workers come together to form a wonderland where tea grows in the finest form like nowhere else in the world. You will stay in a Bungalow that was typically the residence of a British tea planter built during the old colonial time. Food served is made of fresh organic produce from the backyard garden. You wake up and sip a cup of the finest aromatic tea that was plucked fresh from the gardens, a brand that has made a great name for itself in the world. Hence, we have created the best Tour Itinerary for you to experience the Darjeeling Tea Tourism.
Additional Info
Duration: 7 days
Starts: Siliguri, India
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> Nature & Wildlife
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What to Expect When Visiting Siliguri, West Bengal, India
Tea Tourism is a relatively new concept in the world and Darjeeling is taking a lead in this area. There are 80 odd operational tea gardens in Darjeeling that span across thousands of acres of land area on open hill slopes. High on the hills with cool breeze and misty weather, planters and workers come together to form a wonderland where tea grows in the finest form like nowhere else in the world. You will stay in a Bungalow that was typically the residence of a British tea planter built during the old colonial time. Food served is made of fresh organic produce from the backyard garden. You wake up and sip a cup of the finest aromatic tea that was plucked fresh from the gardens, a brand that has made a great name for itself in the world. Hence, we have created the best Tour Itinerary for you to experience the Darjeeling Tea Tourism.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival at Soureni T.E.
Stop At: Soureni, West Bengal 734218, India
Upon arrival at the nearest Bagdogra Airport, transfer to Soureni T.E. Soureni Tea Estate is a small village situated in Mirik, Sub district of Darjeeling district in Wet Bengal. It’s 41kms from Siliguri, 46kms from Darjeeling and only 39kms away from Kurseong.On arrival, check in to Resort. Overnight stay will be at Soureni Leaves Tea Resort.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Dinner: At the respective booked Resort.
Accommodation included: At Soureni Tea Leaves Resort.
Day 2: Soureni T.E to Ging T.E.
Stop At: Ging Tea Estate, 37CW+2QQ, Ging Tea Garden, West Bengal 734105, India
Visit the gardens, chat with the garden workers followed by a visit to the Soureni tea factory where you will witness live tea processing through all the stages including the final packaging. Go through a tea tasting session where a staff will explain you how they grade the teas, the concept of flush, how the valuation of tea is done and many other interesting things.You can also buy tea of your choice from the factory outlet. After lunch get driven to Ging T.E. Ging Tea Estate is located in Lebong Valley of Darjeeling district West Bengal. Overnight at Ging Tea Resort.
Duration: 6 hours
Stop At: Sumendu Lake, Mirik India
Enroute from Mirik to Darjeeling, visit Mirik Lake (man-made Sumendu Lake), where you can go for boating.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Bokar Ngedon Chokhor Ling Monastery, Darjiling Hills, Mirik India
Also visit Bokar Ngedon Chokor Ling Monastery at Mirik.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast: At the respective booked Resort.
• Dinner: At the respective booked Resort.
• Lunch: At the respective booked Resort.
Accommodation included: At Ging Tea Resort.
Day 3: Explore Darjeeling
Stop At: Tiger Hill Upper Darjeeling, Darjeeling 734101 India
Early morning (@3:00 AM), drive to the Tiger hill. Situated at an altitude of 2590 meters Tiger hill has earned international fame for the magnificent view of the sunrise. The majestic peak Kanchenjunga (8596 mtrs) rears up flanked by Mt.Kabru and Mt Pandim to the far left are Everest, Makalu and Lhotse. Other peaks visible from here are Mt. Jano, Mt. Nar sing, Mt. Frey peak, Mt. Sinolchu etc.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Yiga Choeling Monastery, Tamang Buddhist Monastery Road, Darjeeling India
After Sunrise, visit Old Ghoom Monastery which is the popular name of Yiga Choeling. The monastery belongs to the Gelukpa or the Yellow Hat sect and is known for its 15 feet (4.6 m)-high statue of the Maitreya Buddha. The external structure of the building was established in 1850 by the Mongolian astrologer and monk Sokpo Sherab Gyatso, who was head of the monastery until 1905.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, Jawahar Parbat, Darjeeling 734101 India
After breakfast visit Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, a high altitude wildlife Zoo with the most successful captive breeding center for Snow leopard and Red Panda.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Tibetan Refugee Self Help Center, Hillside 27, West Lebong Cart Road, Darjeeling 734101 India
After this visit, you may proceed to Tibetan Refugee Self Help Center in Darjeeling. India is a rehabilitation centre for the Tibetan refugees in the Darjeeling Himalayan hill region. It was established on 2 October 1959, after they followed Dalai Lama and escaped from Tibet.The production of Tibetan handicraft is the centre’s main activity.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Darjeeling, Darjeeling, Darjeeling District, West Bengal
After sightseeing, visit local market and leisure time for shopping. Back to Ging Tea Estate. Overnight at Resort.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: At the respective booked Resort.
• Dinner: At the respective booked Resort.
• Lunch: At the local restaurant.
Accommodation included: At Ging Tea Resort.
Day 4: Ging T.E to Glenburn T.E.
Stop At: Glenburn Tea Estate, near Singritan, Darjeeling, West Bengal 734101, India
After breakfast, check out from the Resort. Enjoy UNESCO Heritage Toy Train Ride. After lunch, get driven to Glenburn T.E.Glenburn is a heavenly little plantation retreat that lies on a hillock above the banks of the River Rungeet and high in the Himalayas. On arrival, check in to the Resort. Overnight stay at Glenburn Tea Estate Resort.
Duration: 5 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: At the respective booked Resort.
• Dinner: At the respective booked Resort.
• Lunch: At the local restaurant.
Accommodation included: At Glenburn Tea Resort.
Day 5: Explore Glenburn Tea Estate
Pass By: Glenburn Tea Estate, near Singritan, Darjeeling, West Bengal 734101, India
After breakfast, hike around the Glenburn Tea Estate. Personal tours of the tea Field and interact with the tea Pickers and tour to the factory along with a tea tasting session. You may have your lunch at the bungalow or picnic lunches (optional), followed by a gentle afternoon hike – Nature and bird walks through private forest areas, along river fronts or you may enjoy your downtime at the bungalow itself. Overnight stay at Glenburn Tea Estate Resort.
Meals included:
• Breakfast: At the respective booked Resort.
• Lunch: At the respective booked Resort.
• Dinner: At the respective booked Resort.
Accommodation included: At Glenburn Tea Resort.
Day 6: Glenburn T.E. to Kurseong
Stop At: Kurseong, Kurseong, Darjeeling District, West Bengal
After breakfast, check out from Glenburn Resort and get driven to Kurseong. Kurseong is also known as ‘Land of White Orchids’, gets its name from the flowers found in abundance on its hill-slopes. It’s difficult not to fall in love with the view of tea plantations, lush green forests in the panoramic setting of snow-clad mountains. At sunset, you can see an amalgamation of the most beautiful colors in the sky. You can see the British remnants in the form of churches and school in the town. This small hill-town makes for a great stopover for tourists looking for a more peaceful alternative to Darjeeling.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Makai Bari Tea Garden, West Bengal 734217, India
After lunch, get driven to Makaibari. The Makaibari Tea Estate is probably the most talked about and fabled tea garden in Darjeeling area. And there are reasons for that. This is one of the oldest tea gardens in Darjeeling and was the first to establish a factory in the year 1859. Guided tour of the tea gardens that includes walking through the estate and tea bushes, watching the garden workers plucking teas (depending on the season) and talking to them, how tea is processed in the factory from drying to packaging, tea tasting session etc. Take a nature walk through the lovely mountain areas and valleys. Take a walking tour of the villages and know about the village life in the mountains. Overnight at Resort in Makaibari or 4* Premium Hotel in Kurseong..
Duration: 5 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: At the respective booked Resort.
• Dinner: At the respective booked Resort.
• Lunch: At the local restaurant.
Accommodation included: At Taj Chia Kutir Resort or 4* Premium Hotel in Kurseong.
Day 7: Departure
Stop At: Bagdogra, Bagdogra, Darjeeling District, West Bengal
Drive to the nearest airport of Bagdogra.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: At the respective booked Resort.
No accommodation included on this day.
