DARJEELING - 3 NIGHTS

 

Day 1: Arrival & Local Culture

Check-in at your hotel (Glenburn Tea Estate, Elgin Darjeeling, or a boutique heritage stay).

Afternoon:

  • Darjeeling Mall (Chowrasta) – Stroll the promenade, enjoy views of the Himalayas, shop for souvenirs.

  • Keventer’s – Grab a bite (their open terrace is iconic).

  • Bhutia Market – For woollens and quirky hill fashion.

Evening:

  • Watch the sunset from Observatory Hill.

  • Dinner at Glenary’s – classic British-era bakery & bar.

🍃 Day 2: Sunrise, Tea & Heritage

Wake up early!

Early Morning:

  • Tiger Hill Sunrise – See the first light on Kanchenjunga (and maybe Everest).

  • On the way back, stop at Batasia Loop & Gorkha War Memorial.

Late Morning:

  • Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (Toy Train) ride – Take the Joy Ride (Darjeeling–Ghum–Darjeeling).

  • Visit Ghum Monastery.

Afternoon:

  • Visit a Tea Estate:

    • Happy Valley Tea Estate (close to town, guided tours & tasting).

    • Or book a premium tea tasting session (Glenburn, Makaibari, or a boutique tea studio).

Evening:

  • Visit a local café – Hot Stimulating Café or Nathmulls Tea Bar.

  • Optional: Visit Himalayan Tibet Museum for socio-cultural insights.

🌿 Day 3: Nature, Peace & Leisure

Morning:

  • Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park – See the red panda, snow leopard.

  • Visit the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (Tenzing Norgay memorabilia).

  • Walk to the Peace Pagoda at Japanese Temple.

Afternoon:

  • Picnic lunch or dine at a local Nepali thali place.

  • Visit Tibetan Refugee Centre – Handicrafts, carpets, and handmade goods.

Evening:

  • Unwind at your hotel with a bonfire or garden tea session.

  • Optional: Watch a documentary or local cultural performance, if offered.

🌄 Day 4: Departure

  • Enjoy a relaxed breakfast with mountain views.

  • If time permits, shop for premium teas, preserves, woollens.

🍂 Tips:

  • Best Time: October is perfect — misty mornings, crisp air, golden light.

  • Tea Buy Tip: Ask for Second Flush or Autumn Flush Darjeeling tea.

  • Transport: Hire a local cab for flexibility (especially for Tiger Hill and sightseeing loops).

  • Weather: Carry warm layers — early mornings and nights get chilly.

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