One Day Tour of Darjeeling

  1. 6:00AM: Tiger Hill
    15-minute drive from Darjeeling

    Tiger Hill is renowned for its spectacular sunrise and panoramic views of Mount Everest and Kangchenjunga. Get there early for the best experience.

  2. 8:00AM: Batasia Loop
    10 minute drive from Tiger Hill

    The Batasia Loop is a stunning railway loop with a well-maintained garden and an impressive War Memorial. It offers breathtaking views of the Himalayas.

  3. 9:30AM: Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park
    20-minute drive from Batasia Loop

    Commonly known as Darjeeling Zoo, it is a high altitude wildlife park specializing in breeding animals adapted to alpine conditions. It houses animals like Siberian Tiger, Red Panda and Snow Leopard.

  4. 11:30AM: Himalayan Mountaineering Institute
    5-minute walk from the zoo

    Founded by Tenzing Norgay, the man who climbed Mount Everest with Sir Edmund Hillary, this institute trains mountaineers, runs various adventure and mountaineering courses, and has an interesting museum on mountaineering.

  5. 12:30PM: Lunch at Glenary's Bakery and Cafe
    10-minute walk from Himalayan Mountaineering Institute

    This British-style bakery and café is a local institution that has been serving freshly baked goods and dishes since 1911. Try the English breakfast and their delicious cakes.

  6. 2:00PM: Happy Valley Tea Estate
    20-minute drive from Glenary's Bakery and Cafe

    Set in a picturesque valley, Happy Valley Tea Estate is one of Darjeeling's most famous tea gardens. Take a tour to learn about tea production, enjoy scenic views and taste the tea straight from the estate.

  7. 4:00PM: Darjeeling Himalayan Railway Joyride
    10-minute walk from Happy Valley Tea Estate

    Take the one-hour joy ride on the famous 'Toy Train' of Darjeeling Himalayan Railway with stunning views of Mountains and stop at Ghoom Monastery, the highest railway station of the world

  8. 6:00PM: Chowrasta Mall Road
    10-minute drive from Darjeeling Himalayan Railway Station

    The commercial hub of Darjeeling, enjoy leisure walk around this picturesque promenade which is dotted with shops selling finest tea, antiques, and souvenirs.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Tiger Hill (2 hours, Free)
  • Batasia Loop (1 hour, Free)
  • Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park (1-2 hours, INR 50)
  • Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (1-2 hours, INR 50)
  • Glenary's Bakery and Cafe (1 hour, INR 300)
  • Happy Valley Tea Estate (1-2 hours, INR 100)
  • Darjeeling Himalayan Railway Joyride (1 hour, INR 800)
  • Chowrasta Mall Road (1-2 hours, Free)

  • Total Estimated Costs (without transport): INR 1350

Useful tips

If you have more time, you can visit the Japanese Peace Pagoda and Rock Garden. If you have less time, you can skip Batasia Loop or the Joyride. Note that traffic jams are common in Darjeeling, so plan and start early to get the most out of your day.

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