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🌄 Darjeeling Delights 🍵

Abirlal Adak

Abirlal Adak

18 Jan 2024

Embark on a breathtaking journey to the 'Queen of the Hills' - Darjeeling. Immerse yourself in the serene beauty of the Himalayas, visit ancient monasteries, sip on aromatic tea, and witness mesmerizing sunrises. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure!

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Day 1Monastery Marvels and Rock Garden Bliss
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$4

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$ 1

Ghoom Monastery (Samten Choeling)
Mountainside Buddhist monastery from the 1850s featuring a statue of Maitreya Buddha.
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
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$1
15 - 18 min

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Rock Garden, Darjeeling
Photography is popular at this scenic, hilly hangout next to waterfalls with flowers & rocks.
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
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$2
34 - 41 min

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Tea Garden View
No time set
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$1
Day 2Looping through Batasia and Embracing Serenity
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$7

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$ 1

Batasia Loop
Scenic point known for its unique uphill train track, plus gardens & a monument to Indian soldiers.
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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$1
5 - 6 min

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Dali Monastery
Ornate, colorful Buddhist monastery with art & sculpture, including a giant Buddha figure.
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
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$1
45 - 68 min

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Peace Pagoda, Darjeeling
Serene Buddhist temple with a domed roof, gilded statues, ornate carvings & valley views.
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
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$1
2 - 3 min

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Japanese Buddhist Temple, Darjeeling
Traditional Japanese-style Buddhist temple & multi-level pagoda offering commanding mountain views.
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
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$1
4 - 5 min

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Darjeeling Clock Tower
No time set
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$1
24 - 36 min

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Mahakal Temple
Hindu temple on Observatory Hill featuring a sacred cave & a variety of colorful flags.
No time set
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$1
Day 3Conquer the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute
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$5

Himalayan Mountaineering Institute
Established, educational venue with a museum & indoor climbing wall, plus classes & expeditions.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$4
25 - 38 min

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Tenzing Rock HMI
No time set
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$1
Day 4Tea Estate Tranquility and Hilltop Panoramas
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$4

Happy Valley Tea Estate
Historical tea plantation offering tours showing the harvesting & processing of tea leaves.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$1
25 - 38 min

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Observatory Hill View Point
Hilltop overlook with sweeping views of valleys & snowy peaks, including Mount Kanchenjunga.
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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$1
52 - 77 min

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Kanchenjunga-View Point
No time set
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$1
59 - 88 min

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I Love Darjeeling
No time set
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$1
Day 5Ropeway Thrills, Natural History, and Sunrise Spectacle
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$9

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$ 1

Darjeeling Rangeet Valley Passenger Ropeway
Opened in 1968, the country's first cablecar system offers panoramic views of historic tea gardens.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$4
20 - 30 min

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Bengal Natural History Museum
Natural history museum with dioramas, taxidermy & lepidopteral & entomological specimens.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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$1
61 - 74 min

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Tiger Hill Sunrise Observatory
Popular hilltop attraction offering sweeping sunrise views against the Himalayan Mountains.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$3
55 - 66 min

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Dhirdham Temple
No time set
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$1

Budget breakdown: $30 In total

Activities & Food:$27
Transport:$3