Darjeeling
Mirik
Darjeeling
Mirik
Assistance at the airport/railway station on arrival and drive to Darjeeling. DARJEELING - Standing high in the Himalayas at an altitude of 2134m, Dorje Ling, or place of the Thunderbolt, offers breathtaking views of snow-capped mountain peaks, with the Kanchendzonga rising higher than all the others. Often referred to as the Queen of the Hills, it remains just as alluring with its tiny waterfalls, little villages and a narrow gauge railway track. Surrounded by World Famous Tea Gardens and snow capped mountains, Darjeeling remains one of the most exotic destinations. Graeme Westlake in his book An introduction to hill stations on India refers to Darjeeling as having A view Scarcely Unrivalled on Earth. Overnight at hotel.
Early morning visit Tiger Hill (Subject to availability of Coupon) to see a beautiful sunrise and Himalayan Range like Kanchandzonga. One can see the horizon changing colors just before sunrise and then the entire Himalayan range turn golden. Breakfast at the hotel and proceed for city tour visiting Himalayan Mountaineering Institute(closed on Thursday) which was started by Tenzing Norgay after he climbed Mt. Everest, Zoological Park(closed on Thursday), Tenzing Rock, Gombu Rock, Tea Estate(from outside), Japanese Temple and Peace Pagoda. Overnight at hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel and proceed for an excursion to Mirik Lake. Mirik Lake: It is a newly started hill station in West Bengal and situated 48 km west of Darjeeling near the Nepal border with a facility boating at Mirik Lake which is 1.25 km long, it is a semi-artificial lake. Drive from Darjeeling to Mirik via Sukhia pine forest, Lepachagagat & Indo Nepal Border Pasaputi. The main tourist area, Krishna-Nagar, is south of the lake. A 10-minute walk takes you to Bokar Gompa, home to Mahayana monks. One can catch the sunrise and sunset from Rameetay Dara. Overnight at Mirik
Breakfast at the hotel and drive to Bagdogra/NJP in time for flight/train to onward destination.