Enchanting Darjeeling Exploration

Day 1: Mountain Marvels

Darjeeling, India

5:00AM

Sunrise at Tiger Hill

Start your day with a mesmerizing sunrise view over the Himalayas at Tiger Hill.
Tiger Hill is about 11 km from the city center. Hire a taxi early in the morning to reach before sunrise. It takes around 30 minutes to reach.
INR 50, 2 hours

7:30AM

Batasia Loop

Visit the picturesque Batasia Loop, a spiral railway track with a beautiful garden and War Memorial.
Batasia Loop is about 5 km from Tiger Hill. You can take a taxi or walk to this location. It takes around 20 minutes to reach.
Free, 1 hour

9:00AM

Himalayan Mountaineering Institute

Explore the institute and learn about mountaineering history and techniques.
The institute is around 2 km from Batasia Loop. You can hire a taxi or walk to reach there. It takes approximately 10 minutes.
INR 40, 1.5 hours

12:00PM

Peace Pagoda

Enjoy the serenity and panoramic views from the Peace Pagoda.
The Peace Pagoda is around 3 km from the institute. Take a taxi or walk to reach there. It takes about 15 minutes.
Free, 1 hour

1:30PM

Chowrasta Mall

Have lunch at one of the local eateries and explore the bustling Chowrasta Mall for shopping.
Chowrasta Mall is in the city center, around 2 km from the Peace Pagoda. You can walk or take a short taxi ride. It takes approximately 10 minutes.
Varies, 2 hours

4:00PM

Darjeeling Himalayan Railway

Experience a joy ride on the UNESCO World Heritage toy train.
The train station is near Chowrasta Mall. You can walk to reach there. The toy train ride duration varies based on the route chosen.
INR 400 (approx.), 2 hours

6:30PM

Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park

Visit the park to see rare Himalayan wildlife species, including the endangered snow leopard.
The zoo is adjacent to the train station. You can walk there. It takes around 10 minutes.
INR 60, 1.5 hours

8:00PM

Happy Valley Tea Estate

End your day with a tour of the tea estate and witness the tea-making process.
The tea estate is around 3 km from the zoo. Hire a taxi to reach there. It takes approximately 15 minutes.
INR 100, 1 hour
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Day 2: Cultural Delights

Darjeeling, India

9:00AM

Rock Garden

Start your day with a visit to the beautiful Rock Garden, known for its terraced gardens and waterfalls.
The Rock Garden is around 10 km from the city center. Hire a taxi to reach there. It takes approximately 40 minutes.
INR 100, 2 hours

11:30AM

Japanese Peace Pagoda

Explore the Japanese Peace Pagoda and enjoy the panoramic views of Darjeeling town.
The pagoda is around 2 km from Rock Garden. Take a taxi or walk to reach there. It takes about 10 minutes.
Free, 1 hour

1:00PM

Tenzing Rock

Visit the natural rock formation named after Tenzing Norgay, the Sherpa who climbed Mount Everest with Edmund Hillary.
Tenzing Rock is about 3 km from the Peace Pagoda. Hire a taxi to reach there. It takes approximately 15 minutes.
INR 20, 1 hour

2:30PM

Tibetan Refugee Self Help Center

Learn about Tibetan refugee settlement and see traditional handicrafts being made.
The center is around 2 km from Tenzing Rock. Take a taxi or walk to reach there. It takes about 10 minutes.
Donation based, 1.5 hours

4:30PM

Mahakal Temple

Visit the temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and enjoy the panoramic views of the mountains.
Mahakal Temple is around 1 km from the center. You can walk to reach there. It takes approximately 10 minutes.
Free, 1 hour

6:00PM

Observatory Hill

Enjoy a serene sunset view from Observatory Hill, a sacred place with multiple religious shrines.
Observatory Hill is about 1 km from Mahakal Temple. You can walk to reach there. It takes around 15 minutes.
Free, 1 hour

7:30PM

Nightingale Park

End your day at Nightingale Park, a peaceful spot with lovely garden and views of Kanchenjunga.
Nightingale Park is around 1 km from Observatory Hill. You can walk to reach there. It takes approximately 10 minutes.
Free, 1 hour
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