Discovering the Best of Darzling in 7 Days

1. Day 1: Explore the Historical Fort
   10 minutes (4 kilometers) from Darjeeling Railway Station

   Visit the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway Station, the Gorkha War Memorial, and the Darjeeling Mall Road for a panoramic view of the mountains.

2. Day 2: Experience the Culture of Darjeeling
   25 minutes (12 kilometers) from the Historical Fort

   Discover more about the local culture visiting Tibetan Refugee Self Help Centre, followed by Batasia Loop, and Mahakal Temple.

3. Day 3: Outdoor Adventure
   15 minutes (9 kilometers) from Mahakal Temple

   Enjoy Darjeeling's amazing scenery by visiting Rangit Valley Ropeway and taking a cable car ride through the lush forest, then trek to the Sandakphu peak.

4. Day 4: Tea Plantations and Monasteries
   40 minutes (25 kilometers) from Rangit Valley Ropeway

   Visit Tiger Hill to witness the sunrise over the Himalayas, followed by stopping by at the famous Ghoom Monastery. Sample delicious local tea at Happy Valley Tea Estate.

5. Day 5: Relaxing Day in the City
   20 minutes (8 kilometers) from Happy Valley Tea Estate

   Take a stroll around Mirik Lake, followed by relaxing at the scenic Jungle Safari Park, and watching the beautiful sunset at the Tukvar Tea Estate.

6. Day 6: Discover Kalimpong Town
   1 hour 30 minutes (49 kilometers) from Tukvar Tea Estate

   Take a walk around Morgul Wildlife Sanctuary, followed by a visit to the incredible Deolo Hill, and discover a local market at Kalimpong Town.

7. Day 7: Hill Station Trip
   1 hour 15 minutes (36 kilometers) from Kalimpong Town

   Take a breakfast at Kurseong Station, followed by a visit of the famous Senchal Lake, and end the day with a visit to the St. Teresa Church.

Time and Cost Estimates

• Darjeeling Himalayan Railway Station (1-2 hours, free)
• Gorkha War Memorial (30 minutes, free)
• Darjeeling Mall Road (2 hours, free)
• Tibetan Refugee Self Help Centre (1-2 hours, free)
• Batasia Loop (1-2 hours, INR 15)
• Mahakal Temple (1-2 hours, free)
• Rangit Valley Ropeway (2 hours, INR 110)
• Sandakphu Trek (5-6 days, INR 10,000)
• Tiger Hill (1-2 hours, free)
• Ghoom Monastery (1-2 hours, free)
• Happy Valley Tea Estate (1-2 hours, INR 100-500)
• Mirik Lake (1-2 hours, free)
• Jungle Safari Park (2-3 hours, INR 50-100)
• Tukvar Tea Estate (1-2 hours, INR 100-500)
• Morgul Wildlife Sanctuary (1-2 hours, free)
• Deolo Hill (1-2 hours, free)
• Kalimpong Town Market (2-3 hours, free)
• Kurseong Station (1-2 hours, free)
• Senchal Lake (1-2 hours, free)
• St. Teresa Church (1-2 hours, free)

Total Estimated Costs: INR 11,375- 11,575

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider visiting Bhutan Gate, Sonada or Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary. For a shorter itinerary, skip the trek to Sandakphu Peak and/or cut down on the time spent at markets and gardens.