7 Days in Dārjiling: A Journey to the Land of Tea and Tranquility

Sumit Roy

16 Jan 2024

Embark on a mesmerizing 7-day adventure to Dārjiling, where you'll discover the enchanting Mahakal Temple, savor the flavors of Happy Valley Tea Estate, witness breathtaking views from Observatory Hill View Point, and immerse yourself in the rich history of Bengal Natural History Museum. Get ready for an unforgettable experience in the lap of the Himalayas!

Trip to Dārjiling

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Divine Blessings and Tea Delights

$ 3

OYO 8184 Golden Heights Enclave

Depart from your stay 🏨

23 - 34 min

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Hindu temple on Observatory Hill featuring a sacred cave & a variety of colorful flags.

8:00 AM - 8:45 AM

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11 - 14 min

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

9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

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Day 2Panoramic Vistas and Ropeway Thrills

$17

$ 3

OYO 8184 Golden Heights Enclave

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 16 min

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

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

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16 - 20 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.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$11

20 - 30 min

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Day 3Conquer the Mountains at HMI

$12

$ 3

OYO 8184 Golden Heights Enclave

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$11

Day 4Monastic Marvels and Natural Wonders

$14

$ 5

OYO 8184 Golden Heights Enclave

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

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Ornate, colorful Buddhist monastery with art & sculpture, including a giant Buddha figure.

8:00 AM - 8:45 AM

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5 - 6 min

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

9:15 AM - 9:45 AM

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20 - 24 min

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

10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

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Day 5Serenity and Spirituality

$12

$ 5

OYO 8184 Golden Heights Enclave

Depart from your stay 🏨

5 - 6 min

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

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

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26 - 32 min

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

9:00 AM - 9:45 AM

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25 - 30 min

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Traditional Japanese-style Buddhist temple & multi-level pagoda offering commanding mountain views.

10:15 AM - 11:00 AM

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Day 6Artistic Inspirations and Cultural Treasures

$ 3

OYO 8184 Golden Heights Enclave

Depart from your stay 🏨

7 - 9 min

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

8:00 AM - 8:45 AM

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6 - 8 min

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

9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

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Day 7Sunrise Spectacle at Tiger Hill

$ 3

OYO 8184 Golden Heights Enclave

Depart from your stay 🏨

49 - 59 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Budget breakdown: $92 In total

Activities & Food:$72

Transport:$20