Discover the Magic of Dārjiling: An 8-Day Adventure

Sandeep Raul

18 Nov 2023

Embark on a mesmerizing journey through Dārjiling, West Bengal, India. Explore stunning monasteries, witness breathtaking sunrises, and immerse yourself in the rich culture of this enchanting destination.

Trip to Dārjiling

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$50

$ 6

DHR Ghum Railway Museum - Darjeeling District, West Bengal, India

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$10

10 - 15 min

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Elevated 19th-century Tibetan Buddhist monastery featuring a 15-ft. Buddha statue & sacred texts.

9:30 AM - 10:15 AM

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$10

10:45 AM - 11:30 AM

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$10

11 - 14 min

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Scenic point known for its unique uphill train track, plus gardens & a monument to Indian soldiers.

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

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$10

25 - 30 min

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Serene Buddhist temple with a domed roof, gilded statues, ornate carvings & valley views.

1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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$10

Day 2

$30

$ 3

Makdhog Buddhist Monastery - Darjeeling District, West Bengal, India

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$10

38 - 46 min

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Visitors come to watch the sunrise on this hill with dramatic views of Mt. Everest & Kangchenjunga.

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$20

Day 3

$55

$ 6

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$10

16 - 20 min

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Photography is popular at this scenic, hilly hangout next to waterfalls with flowers & rocks.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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$15

50 - 60 min

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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$20

18 - 27 min

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Mountainside Buddhist monastery from the 1850s featuring a statue of Maitreya Buddha.

12:30 PM - 1:15 PM

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$10

Day 4

$40

$ 6

Popular hilltop attraction offering sweeping sunrise views against the Himalayan Mountains.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$20

70 - 84 min

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Reservoir supplying most of Darjeeling's drinking water with wildlife & high-elevation golf course.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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$10

39 - 47 min

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Established in 1965, this colorful museum features oil, water & thread paintings by Ava Devi.

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

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12 - 17 min

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12:15 PM - 1:00 PM

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Day 5

$60

$ 3

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

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12 - 18 min

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Historical tea plantation offering tours showing the harvesting & processing of tea leaves.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$10

27 - 40 min

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10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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$10

9 - 14 min

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Darjeeling Rangeet Valley Passenger Ropeway

Opened in 1968, the country's first cablecar system offers panoramic views of historic tea gardens.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$30

30 - 36 min

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1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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Day 6

$45

$ 9

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$10

17 - 21 min

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Hilltop overlook with sweeping views of valleys & snowy peaks, including Mount Kanchenjunga.

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

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52 - 77 min

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10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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$10

6 - 8 min

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Natural history museum with dioramas, taxidermy & lepidopteral & entomological specimens.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$10

54 - 65 min

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1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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$10

Day 7

$50

$ 3

Established, educational venue with a museum & indoor climbing wall, plus classes & expeditions.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$30

9 - 11 min

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Tibetan history & culture museum with artifacts & exhibits, including a 3-D model of the Himalayas.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$10

8 - 12 min

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12:00 PM - 12:45 PM

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$10

Day 8

$30

$ 6

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$10

84 - 101 min

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9:30 AM - 10:15 AM

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$10

70 - 84 min

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This peaceful, riverside nature conservation area is a habitat for peafowl & other species.

10:45 AM - 11:45 AM

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$10

Budget breakdown: $402 In total

Activities & Food:$360

Transport:$42