Queen Of Himalayas - 5 Day Tour From Bagdogra
About this tour
Nestled amongst the cross border backdrop is Mt. Kanchenjunga, the third highest peaks in the world after k2 and mount everest. Once a summer resort for the British, it became the terminus of the narrow-gauge Himalayan Mountain Railway, or toy train. An UNESCO World Heritage site in the lap of the mighty eastern Himalayas. Travel for a cause to learn, observe and absorb the meeting of eastern asia's geographies, demographics, cultures and shared history with the Europeans.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Bagdogra Airport, Bagdogra, India to Kalimpong, India
- Meet and greet with Indian traditional flower garland with Namaste🙏. Personalized assistance upon arrival at Bagdogra Airport / NJP Railway Station / Siliguri. Luggage handling and chauffeur is simplified to avoid the hassle of haggling upon arrival with a private transfer pickup service. - Drive parallelly with the view of the famous UNESCO World Heritage Indian mountain railway in service since the 1880s with scenic tea gardens, bridges, and mountain rivers aside, stop at a scenic spot for a freshen-up break. - Fam introduction briefs - A slow walk around the local market, immerse in the confluence of cultures and lifestyles. - In the evening will be exploring some best Tibetan dinner choices. - Overnight stay at Kalimpong.
Day 2: Kalimpong, India
- After breakfast, experience and learn about the hidden treasures of chocolate and cheese! - Himalayan Mountaineering Institute followed up by Eco Village visit with homemade lunch included. - In the evening will be exploring some best local beverage, street foods with a night view of the glittering mountain lightings and dinner choices. - Overnight stay at Kalimpong. * Pick and choose, before booking discuss the preferences and likings from the choice of: ~ Paragliding adventure with photography included with a professional flying assistance. ~ View Points ~ Museums ~ Monasteries ~ Confluence of Himalayan rivers ~ Short walk through the bio diversity, subtropical Himalayan evergreen temperate forests. ~ Himalayan Nursery with cactus and local flora exploration. ~ Visit and dress up like local Himalayan style with photography along with guided shopping.
Day 3: Kalimpong, India to Darjeeling, India
- After breakfast, drive to Darjeeling. - Enroute stop for Lunch followed up by UNESCO World Heritage Indian railways mountain stations and walk into the model stations with old british charm. - Arrive at Darjeeling, evening over a cup of world famous Geographical Indication tagged Darjeeling Tea! - Get to know why Britishers favourite holiday destination and the reasons behind calling the Queen of Hills. - Immerse in the European cafe blended with himalayan cultures and dinner choices. - Overnight stay at Darjeeling. * Pick and choose, before booking discuss the preferences and likings from the choice in this enroute journey: - Himalayan Orange Village - River Rafting adventure with photography included with a professional sailing assistance. - Riverside camping in himalayan mountains valleys.
Day 4: Darjeeling, India
- Early Dawn Tiger Hill sunrise special experience - Nature walks and local fresh breakfast. - UNESCO heritage train ride experience choices included with photography and videography guided experience. * Pick and choose, before booking discuss the preferences and likings from the choice of: ~ Silk route melting pot experience ~ Holistic and wellbeing trail ~ Tea Estate Private visit with entry to the gardens ~ Colonial heritage walking tour ~ Offbeat hike with local shortcuts cobbled between the valleys ~ Wake and bake specials ~ Bollywood footprint tour ~ Visit to the local market with horse riding photography at the main street of the mall road background view ~ Handmade woollen and local crafts
Day 5: Darjeeling, India to Siliguri, India
- After breakfast, Darjeeling Mall Road Chowrasta visit to some historical curio, art, antiques and craft stores. - Check-out personalized assistance Luggage handling and chauffeur is simplified to avoid the hassle with a private transfer pickup service. - Enroute Lunch options choices then proceed for NJP / Bagdogra / Kolkata. Note: Siliguri is the gateway to Bhutan, Nepal, Bangladesh, North East India and Asia. While planning discuss for any of these destinations. Flights from major Indian cities connects Bagdogra Airport and by train NJP connects to all the national stations junctions of India.
What's included
Accommodation in Homestays including breakfast Fully guided tour Entrances tickets included UNESCO Himalayan Mountain Railway booking as per availability
Activities can be customized before booking discuss the preferences and likings. Lunch and Dinner choices will be given for each destination as per the culinary tastes If carrying pet, inform me before.
What to know
Open for any customizations.
Route & locations
Bagdogra Airport, Bagdogra, India to Kalimpong, India