Day 1: Arrival in Darjeeling

Morning:

• 10:00 AM: Arrival at Bagdogra Airport or NJP Railway Station.
• Meet your driver-cum-guide and proceed towards Darjeeling.
• Enjoy the scenic drive through the winding roads and lush tea gardens.

Afternoon:

• 1:00 PM: Check-in at your hotel in Darjeeling.
• Have lunch at a local restaurant and freshen up.

Evening:

• 3:00 PM: Explore the Mall Road, a bustling street lined with shops, cafes, and colonial-era buildings.
• Visit the Observatory Hill for panoramic views of Darjeeling town and the surrounding mountains.
• Enjoy sunset views from the Tiger Hill viewpoint.
• Dinner at a local restaurant.
• Overnight stay in Darjeeling.

Day 2: Sightseeing in Darjeeling

Morning:

• 4:00 AM: Wake up early and drive to Tiger Hill to witness the breathtaking sunrise over the Himalayas.
• Visit Ghoom Monastery and Batasia Loop on the way back to Darjeeling.

Late Morning:

• 8:00 AM: Breakfast at the hotel.
• Proceed to the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute and the Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park to see rare Himalayan fauna like the red panda and snow leopard.

Afternoon:

• 1:00 PM: Lunch at a local restaurant.
• Explore the Peace Pagoda, a Buddhist stupa offering serene surroundings and panoramic views of the Himalayas.
• Visit the Tibetan Refugee Self Help Centre to learn about Tibetan culture and handicrafts.

Evening:

• 6:00 PM: Return to the hotel.
• Dinner at a local restaurant.
• Overnight stay in Darjeeling.

Day 3: Excursion to Mirik

Morning:

• 8:00 AM: Breakfast at the hotel.
• Depart for Mirik, a picturesque hill station known for its serene lakes and tea gardens.

Late Morning:

• 10:00 AM: Arrive in Mirik and visit Sumendu Lake, where you can enjoy boating and scenic walks around the lake.

Afternoon:

• 1:00 PM: Lunch at a local restaurant.
• Explore Bokar Monastery and the beautiful tea gardens surrounding Mirik.

Evening:

• 4:00 PM: Return to Darjeeling.
• Free time to relax or explore Darjeeling on your own.
• Dinner at a local restaurant.
• Overnight stay in Darjeeling.

Day 4: Kalimpong Exploration

Morning:

• 8:00 AM: Breakfast at the hotel.
• Check-out from the hotel and depart for Kalimpong, another charming hill station known for its scenic beauty and cultural heritage.

Late Morning:

• 10:00 AM: Arrive in Kalimpong and visit Deolo Hill, offering panoramic views of the surrounding hills and valleys.
• Explore Durpin Monastery and Zang Dhok Palri Phodang Monastery.

Afternoon:

• 1:00 PM: Lunch at a local restaurant.
• Visit the flower nurseries and the local market to shop for handicrafts and souvenirs.

Evening:

• 4:00 PM: Return to Darjeeling.
• Dinner at a local restaurant.
• Overnight stay in Darjeeling.

Day 5: Departure

Morning:

• 8:00 AM: Breakfast at the hotel.
• Check-out from the hotel.
• Transfer to Bagdogra Airport or NJP Railway Station for your onward journey.