Darjeeling Honeymoon: A 5-day Itinerary for June 2023

  1. Day 1: Tiger Hill
    24 minutes (6.3 miles) from Darjeeling town centre

    Early morning start to witness the sunrise over Mount Kanchenjunga, the third highest peak in the world. The view of the first rays of the sun illuminating the snow-capped peaks is simply breathtaking.

  2. Day 2: Happy Valley Tea Estate
    12 minutes (2.1 miles) from Darjeeling town centre

    A scenic tour of the Happy Valley tea gardens, one of the oldest tea estates in Darjeeling dating back to 1854. Visitors get to see the process of tea-making and taste some of the best Darjeeling tea.

  3. Day 3: Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park
    15 minutes (2.5 miles) from Darjeeling town centre

    The Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park is a conservation park for endangered Himalayan animals such as snow leopards, red pandas and Tibetan wolves. Visitors can enjoy a tour through the park and learn about the conservation efforts in place.

  4. Day 4: Darjeeling-Rangit Valley Passenger Cable Car
    20 minutes (3.4 miles) from Darjeeling town centre

    Inaugurated in 1968, the Darjeeling-Rangit Valley Passenger Cable Car offers a bird's eye view of the lush valleys and tea estates of Darjeeling. Sitting in a cable car with the love of your life, surrounded by breathtaking views, is a perfect romantic moment.

  5. Day 5: Mahakal Temple
    10 minutes (1.2 miles) from Darjeeling town centre

    The Mahakal Temple is a popular Hindu pilgrimage site and a stunning example of Indian architecture. Visitors can explore the temple and witness the daily prayers and rituals performed by the resident priests.

Time and Cost Estimates

  • Tiger Hill (2 hours, free)
  • Happy Valley Tea Estate (1 hour, INR 100 per person)
  • Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park (2 hours, INR 200 per person)
  • Darjeeling-Rangit Valley Passenger Cable Car (30 minutes, INR 200 per person)
  • Mahakal Temple (1 hour, free)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 500 per person

Useful tips

If you have more time, consider visiting the Peace Pagoda, the Japanese Temple and the Batasia Loop. For a different taste of Darjeeling, visit the local food stalls and try the momos and traditional Nepali thali. If you have less time, you can skip the cable car ride or the Mahakal Temple, depending on your interests.

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