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2-Day Shoestring Budget Itinerary for Darjeeling in July 2023

  1. Day 1: Tiger Hill
    20 minutes (5.5 km) from Darjeeling

    For morning, you will be witnessing the magnificent sunrise at Tiger Hill, which is at an altitude of 8,482 feet above sea level. It's a beautiful 45 minutes drive through the tea gardens to reach the hill. The panoramic view of the sunrise is breathtaking and a must-see. In the afternoon, you can go to the Batasia Loop, which is a beautiful garden and memorial for Gorkha soldiers. In the evening, you can go to the Darjeeling Mall road for shopping souvenirs and trying out the local street food.

  2. Day 2: Japanese Peace Pagoda
    25 minutes (7.5 km) from Darjeeling

    For morning, you can visit the Japanese Peace Pagoda, which is a white pagoda built under the guidance of Nichidatsu Fujii. It provides a beautiful panoramic view of Darjeeling and the mountains surrounding it. In the afternoon, you can take a toy train ride from Darjeeling to Ghum, which is a 30 minute ride. In the evening, you can visit the Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, which is a 67-acre zoo and home to several endangered species.

Recommendations

You can visit the Happy Valley Tea Estate for a tour of tea gardens and to learn about the tea-making process. Darjeeling Himalayan Railway is a UNESCO heritage site and a beautiful experience. You can also visit the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, which is a museum dedicated to mountaineering. For side trips, you can go to the Singalila National Park to witness the beauty of the Himalayas or to the nearby town of Kalimpong to experience Tibetan culture. To maximize your fun, you can try paragliding and river rafting.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Tiger Hill sunrise (2 hours, INR 1000)
  • Batasia Loop (1 hour, INR 20)
  • Mall road shopping and street food (2 hours, INR 500)
  • Japanese Peace Pagoda (2 hours, free entry)
  • Toy train ride to Ghum (1 hour, INR 700)
  • Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park (2 hours, INR 200)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 2420
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