Honeymoon Itinerary for Darjeeling

1. Day 1: Tiger Hill and Batasia Loop
   1 hour (3.5 km) from Darjeeling town

   Watch the sunrise at Tiger Hill and enjoy a toy train ride at Batasia Loop.

2. Day 2: Darjeeling Himalayan Railway and Happy Valley Tea Estate
   30 minutes (1.6 km) from Darjeeling town to the railway station and further 15 minutes to the Happy Valley Tea Estate

   Experience a nostalgic ride on the toy train, visit the Railway Museum, and sip aromatic Darjeeling tea at Happy Valley Tea Estate.

3. Day 3: Ghum Monastery and Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park
   30 minutes (8 km) from Darjeeling town to Ghum Monastery and further 25 minutes (3.5 km) to the zoological park

   Explore the ancient Ghum Monastery, known for its statues and thangkas, and then head to see a wide range of Himalayan fauna at the zoo.

4. Day 4: Rock Garden and Ganga Maya Park
   1 hour (10 km) from Darjeeling town

   Visit the scenic Rock Garden, an artificial waterfall, and a terraced garden. Spend the evening at the amusement park, Ganga Maya, to enjoy fun rides and scenic views.

5. Day 5: Mahakal Temple and Japanese Temple and Peace Pagoda
   15 minutes (4 km) from Darjeeling town to Mahakal Temple and further 30 minutes (8 km) to Peace Pagoda via the Japanese Temple

   Experience the unique blend of Hindu and Buddhist cultures at the Mahakal Temple, admire the beautiful architecture of the Japanese Temple, and enjoy peace at the Peace Pagoda.

6. Day 6: Singalila National Park and Kanchenjunga Waterfalls
   3 hours (58 km) from Darjeeling town

   Take a scenic drive to the picturesque Singalila National Park to see rare Red Pandas and other animals. Then, visit the Kanchenjunga Waterfalls, a stunning natural beauty amidst lush greenery.

7. Day 7: Mirik Lake and Pashupati Nagar
   1h 30 min (49 km) from Darjeeling town

   Take a boat ride in the tranquil waters of Mirik Lake surrounded by serene hills. Shop for souvenirs at the Pashupati Nagar market, situated on the India-Nepal border.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Tiger Hill and Batasia Loop (2-3 hours, INR 1500)
• Darjeeling Himalayan Railway and Happy Valley Tea Estate (2-3 hours, INR 1000)
• Ghum Monastery and Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park (3-4 hours, INR 1200)
• Rock Garden and Ganga Maya Park (3-4 hours, INR 1000)
• Mahakal Temple, Japanese Temple and Peace Pagoda (2-3 hours, Free)
• Singalila National Park and Kanchenjunga Waterfalls (7-8 hours, INR 3500)
• Mirik Lake and Pashupati Nagar (5-6 hours, INR 2000)
Total Estimated Costs: INR 10400

Useful Tips

If you have more time, add a visit to the Monasteries of Ghoom and Dali. For less time, skip Mirik Lake or Ghum Monastery. Carry warm clothes and an umbrella as weather can be variable.