Tour overview

2N CHOTA MANGWA, 2N DARJEELING

Darjeeling “Queen of The Himalayas”

Jaw-dropping locales, mesmerising sunrises, the untouched beauty of the hills, the old-world charm of the past, and the welcoming smiles of the local people all add up to make Darjeeling one of the most beautiful hill stations in Eastern part of India. Spread over a steep mountain ridge, nestled amidst acres of lush green tea plantations, Darjeeling stands at the height of 2,050 meters above sea level, thus boasting of cool climes all year round. This scenic hill station is the perfect getaway for a romantic honeymoon and is just around 700 kilometres away from Kolkata.

There is a reason the city is known as the ‘Queen of the Himalayas’. The lush green slopes dotted with women plucking tea leaves is a sight as mesmerising as no other. There are over 86 tea estates in Darjeeling that are responsible for producing the worldwide famous ‘Darjeeling Tea’. Have a cup of locally brewed chai at the tea estate, or get down amidst the plantations to pluck a few tea leaves yourself, you are free to take your pick! Darjeeling is a delight for all kind of tourists. The toy train established back in 1881, still runs in this part and is also one of the UNESCO World Heritage sites. Beautiful colonial architecture including mansions and churches dot this little beautiful town. Filled with people from Tibet, Nepal, nearby Indian states and the Gorkhas, Darjeeling is brimming with cultural diversity. The third highest peak in the world and the highest in India, the Kanchenjunga peak is clearly visible from here and you can enjoy a panoramic view of the peak.Darjeeling is a wonderful place to walk around and explore the tea estates, villages, and markets.

Chota Mangwa:   A small village located on the lap of Himalaya with just a few families. Enthusiasts? People can enjoy nature trail along the picturesque green forest with a variety of birds and flora including some rare species of wildlife. Our guest can also take a leisure stroll to the Orange Garden or a nearby tea Garden. Tourists can also go for a day trip to Malley for River rafting or to Darjeeling city for a full day sightseeing. Tourists can take a view to see an age-old monastery. Tea Estate at Takdah is another major tourist attraction. Orange Juice making factory at Lepcha is another attraction for the tourists.

Included

  • Tour Manager.
  • All Toll Taxes, Parking fees and Driver's Expenses.
  • All Transportation mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Hotel Booking, if required.

Not Included

  • Any Private Expenses.
  • All other services not mentioned in the inclusions.

DAY 01: TRANSFER FROM NJP/IXB TO CHOTA MANGWA

Our representative cordially receives you on arrival at NJP/Bagdogra Airport (IXB) and helps you to board the car. Start for your Chota Mangwa Tour, Mangwa hill is a virgin eco-friendly destination with a lush valley of tree garden, snaking view of Teesta River, mouth-watering orange orchards, and the panoramic view of the majestic Mt Kanchenjunga making Chota Mangwa one of the most promising and beautiful destinations in Darjeeling.
Rest of the day, explore the village of Chhota Mangwa and its various orchards.
Over Night in Chota Mangwa Homestay.

DAY 02 : CHOTA MANGWA SIGHTSEEING TOUR

Today, we will proceed for Tinchuley Tour, it is a quiet village with tea gardens and orange orchards offering tranquillity and nature makes it the most promising eco-village and one of the key destinations in Village tourism in Darjeeling district which most cities dwellers long for, the juice factory at Lopchu and Rangli Rangliot tea garden at Takdah is bliss to watch. You may also opt for river rafting in the afternoon.
Lamahatta Eco Park Tour - The garden which has developed in Lamahatta a few days before gives a spectacular 360 degree view of the entire valley marked by terrace farming. There is also some meditation point inside the garden where anyone can rejuvenate himself or herself.
Overnight stay at Homestay in Chota Mangwa.

DAY 03: TRANSFER FROM CHOTA MANGWA TO DARJEELING

Post breakfast, start for Darjeeling Package Tour the queen of Eastern Himalayas.
Check in at the hotel and post lunch is free to roam and shop in around the Mall. The famous Mall, the center point of tourists attraction and various activities for the kids like Horse rising around the Mall is an unforgettable experience for any Darjeeling visitors.
Overnight in Darjeeling.

DAY 04 : DARJEELING FULL DAY EXCURSION

Early Morning (at 04:00 am) drive to Tiger hill (8,400 ft.) to watch the spectacular sunrise over Mt. Khangchendzongha (28,208 ft. Worlds 3rd highest peak),Followed with Batasia Loop,And Later after the breakfast continue with rest sightseeing.
Places Include:
Tiger Hill : Who doesn't know about the magnificent view of sunrise from Tiger Hill. You will need to wake up by 3:30am and take a vehicle. But the rewards are awesome. You can see the changing colours of the colossal Kanchenjunga snow peaks as the light strikes; it's a place where you can soak yourself with Himalayan beauty. On a clear day you can also get a glimpse of Mount Everest, Mount Makalu and one of the most beautiful peaks of the world, Tibet's Chomol Hari. Tiger Hill is 11kms away and at an altitude of more than 8,400ft. It takes about 40 minutes to reach the top where there is a view tower for watching sunrise. There is an entry fee.
Ghoom Monastery: You will visit one of the oldest Buddhist monasteries of Darjeeling located at a scenic location in Ghoom area. It houses a12-foot tall statue of Mayetriya Buddha which represents the Buddha of the future. This is one of the biggest and oldest statues of Buddha in Darjeeling area. This statue was created with clay that was all brought from Tibet. In front of the Buddha's statue there are two huge oil lamps that keep burning all the time and all through the year. No entry fee but donation required for taking photos inside.

Batasia Loop and the War Memorial : Batasia Loop is an engineering marvel located in Ghoom area. This is where the toy train makes a double spiral loop to negotiate a drop of 1000 ft as it moves towards Darjeeling town. Amidst the beautiful garden where the railway track is laid in form of a loop, there is also a War Memorial. You can walk along the track and complete the loop yourself. I do it every time I am there. Or take the many pathways in the garden and walk around, enjoy the many flowers and the surroundings. It was constructed in honour of the Gorkha soldiers who sacrificed their lives in service of the nation. There is a nominal entry fee. Don't miss the Samosas (fried vegetable pastries) that are sold near the entrance of Batasia Loop in the morning.
Japanese Temple & Peace Pagoda: Close to the Darjeeling town and in a scenic setting there is a temple built in a traditional Japanese style. About 100 yards away and in the same complex, there is large Peace Pagoda that showcases four avatars of Buddha. The view of the mountain range and Darjeeling town from the top of the pagoda is spectacular. No entry fee. Caution: In order to save time, some drivers try to treat these two attractions as separate ones and count 2 instead of one. Don't be deceived or you will miss out on one of the following.
Himalayan Mountaineering Institute - Darjeeling Zoo - Natural History Museum: These are three attractions co-located in the same large compound. The Himalayan Mountaineering Institute was built to honor Tenzing Norgay's triumph to the Everest and is dedicated to provide mountaineering and rock climbing lessons to students from all over the world. There is a mountaineering museum as well. The highlights of this museum include the artefacts from various Himalayan expeditions, the Everest section showcasing Tenzing's personal belongings, an eagle found dead at 26,000 feet during 1960 Everest expedition, a high power telescope that once belonged to Hitler and was used by the Institute etc. Darjeeling Zoo has many high altitude Himalayan animals including Snow Leopard, Tibetan Wolf, Himalayan Black Bear, Red Panda, yaks etc. And the Bengal Natural History Museum is great to know about flora and fauna of Bengal including high altitude animals of Himalayan region as well as of Darjeeling district. There is a combined entry ticket to visit all three attractions in one go.
Darjeeling Ropeway: You will board the cable car from Singamari located 3km away from the town centre. The 45 minutes ride takes you from an altitude of 7,000ft to 800ft with wonderful vista of a valley around Rangeet River, tea estates and sweeping views of the snow peaks of Himalayan range including Kanchenjunga. Ticket needs to be purchased. During high season, there may be long queues. So try to book in advance.
Tea Garden: An old tea estate that exports all its produce to Harrods in London and few other countries. You can see the delicate tea processing in the factory with the help of a guide and buy tea packets from its outlet. You won't get this tea anywhere else in the country. There is no entry fee, however there is fee for the guide.
Tibetan Refugee Self Help Center: A centre and a factory established by the Tibetan refugees who fled Tibet and took refuge in Darjeeling. They not only live here, but also produce varieties of exquisite handicraft items to make their livings. The hand crafted items include jackets, carpets, gloves, aprons, bags, curios, cards, pouches, carved wooden items, Tibetan paintings etc. This is a great place to buy a gift or a souvenir for your friends and relatives. There is no entry fee.
Overnight in Darjeeling.

DAY 05: TRANSFER FROM DARJEELING TO NJP/ BAGDOGRA AIRPORT (IXB)

After early morning breakfast transfer to NJP / Bagdogra Airport for onward connection.