🏔️ Himalayan Escape: Bengal & Nepal 🇳🇵

Your Unforgettable 6 Nights / 7 Days Adventure Itinerary

🗓️ Day 1: Arrival & Sittong's Embrace 🍊 (30-04-2025, Wed)

Afternoon: Arrival & Transfer

02:30 PM: Pickup from Bagdogra Airport (IXB).

Transfer to Sittong, a serene orange village.

En-route Sightseeing (Time Permitting)

  • Ahaldara View Point
  • Offers panoramic views of the Kanchenjunga range and the Teesta river.
  • Namthing Pokhri (Lake)
  • A serene natural lake, home to the rare Himalayan Salamander.
  • Sittong Monastery
  • A peaceful Buddhist monastery offering spiritual solace and valley views.

Sightseeing is subject to arrival time and road conditions.

Evening & Night Stay

Enjoy your leisure time soaking in the tranquility of Sittong.

Night stay: Sittong

🗓️ Day 2: Kurseong Charms / Sittong Leisure 🌲 (01-05-2025, Thu)

Morning: Post-Breakfast Options

After breakfast (around 9:30 AM):

Optional Kurseong Sightseeing (if Sittong points were covered on Day 1):

  • Mahaldiram Tea Estate
  • Bagora Pine Forest
  • Dow Hill School (Victoria School)
  • Dow Hill Church & Eco Park
  • Eagle's Crag View Point
  • Provides a stunning bird's-eye view of Kurseong town and surrounding hills.
  • Netaji Museum & Chimney Park

If Kurseong tour is not undertaken, enjoy more of Sittong's local beauty.

Evening & Night Stay

Return to Sittong for the night.

Night stay: Sittong

🗓️ Day 3: Scenic Drive to Tinchuley 🏞️ (02-05-2025, Fri)

Morning: Sunrise & Checkout

Enjoy sunrise views and the surrounding hills from your Sittong homestay.

Post breakfast (around 9:30 AM): Checkout from Sittong.

Journey to Tinchuley & Sightseeing

Proceed towards Tinchuley. En-route sightseeing:

  • Jogighat Bridge
  • Mungpoo Rabindra Bhawan (Tagore House)
  • Lover's Meet View Point
  • A picturesque spot where the Teesta and Rangeet rivers converge.
  • Peshok Tea Estate
  • Gumbadara View Point
  • Known for its beautiful landscapes and views of the surrounding hills.

Night Stay

Night stay: Tinchuley

🗓️ Day 4: Darjeeling - The Queen of Hills 👑 (03-05-2025, Sat)

Morning: Kanchenjunga Views & Checkout

Enjoy views of Mt. Kanchenjunga from your homestay (weather permitting).

Post breakfast (around 9:30 AM): Checkout from Tinchuley.

Journey to Darjeeling & Sightseeing

Move towards Darjeeling. En-route sightseeing:

  • Lamahatta Eco Park
  • Takdah Orchid Centre
  • Ghum Monastery & Batasia Loop

Evening in Darjeeling

Check-in at your Darjeeling hotel.

Evening: Enjoy a stroll at the Darjeeling Mall (Chowrasta).

Night stay: Darjeeling

🗓️ Day 5: Darjeeling Sights & Simana Retreat 🐅 (04-05-2025, Sun)

Early Morning & Breakfast

Optional tour to Tiger Hill for sunrise (4:00 AM, extra charges applicable).

Post breakfast (around 9:30 AM): Checkout from Darjeeling hotel.

Journey to Simana & Sightseeing

Proceed to Simana Village (near Lepchajagat). En-route sightseeing:

  • Peace Pagoda & Japanese Temple
  • Darjeeling Zoo (Himalayan Zoological Park) & HMI
  • Happy Valley Tea Estate
  • Tenzing Rock & Lepchajagat (brief stop)

Evening & Night Stay

Check-in at Simana homestay.

Night stay: Simana Village

🗓️ Day 6: Nepal Glimpse (Kanyam 🇳🇵) & Onward (05-05-2025, Mon)

Morning Views & Kanyam Tour

Enjoy mesmerizing views of Mt. Kanchenjunga from the homestay roof (weather permitting).

Post breakfast (around 9:30 AM): Excursion to Kanyam, Nepal ("Queen of East Nepal") via Pashupati Phatak (Indo-Nepal border).

Visit in Kanyam:

  • Kanyam View Point
  • Offers breathtaking vistas of sprawling tea gardens against the backdrop of majestic mountains.
  • Tea Gardens 🍵
  • Glass Bridge (if operational and desired)
  • Kanyam Market

Border crossing formalities and any associated costs for Nepal entry are the traveler's responsibility.

Travel & Night Stay

After the Kanyam tour, move towards Gopaldhara or Mirik.

Night stay: Gopaldhara / Mirik

🗓️ Day 7: Farewell & Mirik Lake 👋 (06-05-2025, Tue)

Morning & Checkout

Post breakfast (around 11:00 AM): Checkout from Gopaldhara/Mirik homestay.

Departure Journey & Mirik Lake

Proceed towards Siliguri Bus Stand / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) for your return journey.

On the way, visit Mirik Lake (Sumendu Lake) 🛶.

End of Tour

~ End of Your Amazing Tour ~

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