One Day Itinerary in Darjeeling

  1. 7:00AM: Tiger Hill
    20 minutes (6.4KM) from Darjeeling

    Tiger Hill offers scenic views of the snow-capped Himalayas and stunning sunrise to tourists. You can also visit the Ghoom Monastery, located nearby, which houses a 15-foot high statue of Maitreya Buddha.

  2. 9:30AM: Batasia Loop
    20 minutes (1.6KM) from Tiger Hill

    The Batasia Loop is a railway loop near Ghoom that provides a panoramic view of the city and its surroundings. The scenic beauty of the Place is mesmerizing and it should be on your bucket list while you are at Darjeeling.

  3. 12:00PM: Keventer's
    15 minutes (1.3KM) from Batasia Loop

    Keventer's is the perfect place for affordable delicious food and coffee with great views of Darjeeling. Nestled in the heart of the city, located just a walking distance from the Darjeeling Mall, it is a perfect spot to grab a quick bite of your favourite sandwich.

  4. 2:00PM: Himalayan Mountaineering Institute and Zoological Park
    15 minutes (1.8KM) from Keventer's

    The Himalayan Mountaineering Institute and Zoological Park provides a great platform to understand the various species of animals and birds. You can also learn mountaineering courses like rock climbing and hang-gliding. There is also a museum here for those interested in mountaineering history.

  5. 4:30PM: Tibetan Refugee Self Help Centre
    15 minutes (4KM) from Himalayan Mountaineering Institute and Zoological Park

    The Tibetan Refugee Self Help Centre is situated in Darjeeling and aims to preserve the rich craft and culture of the Tibetan community. The visitors can witness art and craft-making on the Centre and also buy souvenirs and handicrafts made by the refugees.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Tiger Hill (2 hours, INR 1500)
  • Batasia Loop (1 hour, INR 300)
  • Keventer's (1 hour, INR 500)
  • Himalayan Mountaineering Institute and Zoological Park (2 hours, INR 400)
  • Tibetan Refugee Self Help Centre (1.5 hours, INR 300)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 3000

Useful Tips

If you have some extra time in hand, you can cover other popular attractions of Darjeeling such as Darjeeling ropeway, Japanese Peace Pagoda, Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park, and Happy Valley Tea Estate. If you are short on time, you can skip the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute and Zoological Park or the Tibetan Refugee Self Help Centre.

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