A Day of Adventure in Darjeeling

  1. 8:00AM: Tiger Hill
    45 minutes (11km) from Darjeeling city centre

    Start your day with an early morning view of the sunrise over Mt. Kanchenjunga from Tiger Hill. This popular viewpoint is a must-visit, although it can get crowded, the view is worth it.

  2. 10:00AM: Happy Valley Tea Estate
    20 minutes (7km) from Tiger Hill

    A trip to Darjeeling is incomplete without a tour of the tea gardens. Happy Valley Tea Estate is one of the oldest and most popular tea estates in Darjeeling where you can learn the nuances of tea production and sample a variety of teas.

  3. 12:00PM: Himalayan Mountaineering Institute and Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park
    10 minutes (4km) from Happy Valley Tea Estate

    Himalayan Mountaineering Institute is a center of excellence for mountaineering and an excellent place for adventure enthusiasts. Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park is adjacent to the institute and is home to a variety of endangered Himalayan species including the snow leopard.

  4. 2:00PM: Ropeway Cable Car Ride
    15 minutes (3km) from Himalayan Mountaineering Institute

    Take in stunning views of the Himalayas and Darjeeling town while hanging from a cable car. The Ropeway Cable Car Ride offers a thrilling adventure experience you won't forget.

  5. 4:00PM: Peace Pagoda
    10 minutes (3km) from Ropeway Cable Car Ride

    The Peace Pagoda is a Buddhist stupa built by Japanese monks that offer stunning panoramic views of Darjeeling and the surrounding hills. It's an ideal place to meditate and enjoy the serene and peaceful surroundings.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Tiger Hill (1 hour, INR 50)
  • Happy Valley Tea Estate (2 hours, INR 100)
  • Himalayan Mountaineering Institute and Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park (2 hours, INR 200)
  • Ropeway Cable Car Ride (1 hour, INR 150)
  • Peace Pagoda (1 hour, free)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 500

Useful Tips

If you have a few extra hours, you can spend some time walking around the Darjeeling town and explore its colonial-era architecture and markets. For those with less time, you can skip the Ropeway Cable Car Ride to spend more time at the Happy Valley Tea Estate or the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute and Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park.

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