🌄 Journey to the Land of Tea and Serenity 🍵

PRIYANKUSH SARKAR

17 Jan 2024

Embark on a 6-day adventure to Dārjiling, where you'll discover breathtaking landscapes, ancient monasteries, and indulge in the finest tea. Get ready for a journey filled with tranquility, cultural immersion, and mouthwatering delights!

Trip to Dārjiling

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1🌿 Unveiling the Hidden Gems of Darjeeling 🏞️

$181

$ 9

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$54

25 - 30 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$11

8 - 10 min

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

10:30 AM - 11:15 AM

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6 - 8 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$54

35 - 42 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$54

Day 2🍵 Tea Tasting and Spiritual Enlightenment 🙏

$198

$ 7

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$54

44 - 53 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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15 - 22 min

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

10:15 AM - 10:45 AM

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21 - 26 min

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

11:15 AM - 11:45 AM

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2 - 3 min

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

12:15 PM - 1:00 PM

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18 - 22 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$54

36 - 54 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$60

Day 3🚡 Ropeway Thrills and Pizza Delights 🍕

$180

$ 7

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$30

6 - 8 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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9 - 11 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.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$23

9 - 11 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$54

11 - 16 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$66

Day 4🌅 Mesmerizing Views and Himalayan Exploration 🏔️

$195

$ 5

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$48

81 - 98 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$23

14 - 17 min

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

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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13 - 20 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$66

80 - 119 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$54

Day 5🎨 Artistic Encounters and Culinary Delights 🍽️

$168

$ 7

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$30

10 - 12 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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18 - 22 min

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

10:30 AM - 11:15 AM

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9 - 11 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$66

7 - 10 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$60

Day 6🌄 Sunrise Bliss and Serene Farewell 🌇

$199

$ 5

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$54

42 - 51 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$15

57 - 69 min

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

10:30 AM - 11:15 AM

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79 - 118 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$54

80 - 119 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$72

Budget breakdown: $1157 In total

Activities & Food:$1119

Transport:$38