Morning: Arrive at Bagdogra Airport and transfer to your hotel in Siliguri. After freshening up, enjoy a hearty breakfast featuring local North‑Bengal delicacies.
Afternoon: Visit the historic Sevoke Railway Bridge and stroll along the Teesta River**bank**, where you can admire the lush foothills and try some street snacks.
Evening: Relax at the hotel or explore the bustling Hong Kong Market** for handicrafts**, before dining on Bengali fish curry at a recommended local restaurant.
Find HotelsMorning: After an early breakfast, drive to Gorumara National Park. Embark on a guided jeep safari to spot Indian rhinoceros, elephants, and a variety of bird species.
Afternoon: Enjoy a packed lunch near the park’s entrance, then take a short trek to the Gorumara Elephant Camp for an interactive experience with rescued elephants.
Evening: Return to Siliguri and unwind with a traditional tea ceremony at a nearby tea estate, sampling aromatic Darjeeling teas.
Find HotelsMorning: Depart early for Jaldapara National Park. Board an elephant‑back safari to navigate the grasslands and increase your chances of spotting the one‑horned rhino.
Afternoon: After lunch at the park’s canteen, explore the nearby Chapramari Wildlife Sanctuary on foot, where you may encounter hoolock gibbons and vibrant foliage.
Evening: Check into a forest‑side lodge near Jaldapara, enjoy a campfire dinner, and listen to local folk stories under the stars.
Find HotelsMorning: Travel to Buxa Tiger Reserve** and start with a guided trek to the historic Buxa Fort, offering panoramic views of the foothills.
Afternoon: Head to the lush Samsing Tea Garden for a plantation tour and tea‑tasting session, followed by a visit to the serene Gajoldoba Lake for a leisurely boat ride.
Evening: Return to Siliguri, freshen up, and enjoy a farewell dinner featuring local specialties before departing the next day.
Find HotelsTo extend the trip, add an extra day at Darjeeling for a sunrise view from Tiger Hill and a ride on the historic Darjeeling Himalayan Railway. If you need to shorten the itinerary, skip the afternoon trek in Chapramari and combine the tea‑garden visit with the Gajoldoba Lake excursion on Day 4, saving both time and transportation costs.