Darjeeling Tour

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Best Time To Visit Darjeeling

The best time for the Darjeeling tour is between April, June, September, and December. Darjeeling experiences a moderate climate during most of the year. In the summer, the temperatures range between 14°C and eight °C, and during winter, the temperature falls to a freezing point of 6°C to as low as 1°C. During the monsoon, Darjeeling experiences heavy rain showers, which lead to frequent landslides.

Many tourists do the Darjeeling tour during the summer as it is a favorable time for all tourist activities. For sightseeing, the best months would be from September to November. If you enjoy the cold weather and winter, you can visit Darjeeling from December to January, as it is the best period for honeymooners. Adventure enthusiasts can visit Darjeeling from February to June, which is idyllic for all adventure activities in Darjeeling.

Packing and equipment list for the Darjeeling tour

Clothing

• Shirts
• T-shirts
• Shorts
• Socks
• Trousers
• Underwear
• Sweater – layers are good
• Warm jacket Goretex, if you are traveling in a Winter down jacket
• Hat – sun
• Comfortable walking shoes
• Sandals for warmer areas
• Smart casual clothes for evenings

Optional clothes

• Belt
• Umbrella
• Swimming gear
• Pajamas
• Scarf (You can also buy great Pashimina in Darjeeling)
• Clothes/hat for cold weather
• Gloves
• Money and documents to bring
• Passport with photocopies
• Visa(s)
• Insurance policy documentation
• Cash
• Credit/ATM cards
• Address list (with phone numbers and also email addresses)
• Tour Itinerary
• Wallet
• Tickets
• Airline tickets
• Maps
• Books
• Guidebook
• Maps
• Books
• Guidebook

Things for packing

• Small day pack
• Expandable carry-on bag
• Rubber-bands
• Plastic bags ( Ziploc )
• Suitcase – soft-sided preferable
• Luggage belt
• Multi-tool / Folding knife – handy on trains for fruit, etc

Miscellaneous equipment

• Pens/pencil
• Earplugs
• Keys
• Safety pins
• Sunglasses

Visa & Permit for Sikkim travel

For the Darjeeling and Sikkim tours, all foreigners other than Nepal and Bhutan nationals require a passport with an Indian visa before arrival. Every trekker in any area of North-East India needs a trekking permit. For the trekking holiday, we require a minimum of two persons and a maximum of 12 people.

The Sikkim tour is famous for tea gardens.

It is Known worldwide for its tea gardens and is inhabited by Nepalis, Bhutias, and Bengalis. Darjeeling is also known for the Queen of the Hill station, which is famous for its natural beauty, clean, fresh air, year-round pleasant weather, and the ever-smiling and welcoming local people. The 3rd highest peak in the world, Mt. Kanchenjunga, situated on the Darjeeling tour, provides a magnificent view.

The tour takes you through the deep green valleys and ethnic villages, past raging rivers, stop to admire breathtaking waterfalls and blooming rhododendron forests, and play on snowfields at the bottom of snow-capped Himalayan peaks. Get ready for an unforgettable Himalayan adventure safari tour through beautiful Sikkim.

9 Night 10 days Darjeeling tour package

This unique 9-night, 10, 10-day Darjeeling tour provides you with everything Sikkim offers. You can travel the newly opened North Sikkim to the Lachung and Yumthang valleys. We will take you through the deep green valleys and ethnic villages of Sikkim, past raging rivers, and stop to admire breathtaking waterfalls and blooming rhododendron forests. You can play on snowfields at the bottom of snow-capped Himalayan peaks. Therefore, prepare for an unforgettable Himalayan adventure safari tour through beautiful Sikkim.

Darjeeling could be a bit challenging for those who despise cold weather. Hence, another of the Darjeeling travel tips is to ensure you carry warm clothes during your visit. Whereas summers are a matter of sweaters and full trousers in Darjeeling, you must wear heavy jackets and warm pants in winter. If you plan on going on a trek on your Darjeeling trip, do not forget to carry some vital items. Rubber-soled shoes, torches, batteries, trekking sticks, quick food, water, toilet paper, and mosquito repellents come first.

How To Reach for the Darjeeling Tour

By Air: Darjeeling is well connected by air from all the major parts of the country by Bagdogra airport. This airport is close to Darjeeling and takes about 3 hours to drive.

By Train: Those thinking of traveling to Darjeeling by train can board the famous Darjeeling train from Sealdah and various express trains from around the country daily to reach the nearest railhead, New Jalpaiguri. On to New Jalpaiguri, one can board the famous Toy Train, which chugs up to Darjeeling.

By Road: Darjeeling is well connected to Siliguri, the terminal city, as a fleet of state and private buses runs overnight from Calcutta to Siliguri. After departing at Siliguri, enjoy a two-hour scenic drive while traversing through the forest and tea gardens by boarding a luxury bus or private taxi to reach Darjeeling.

Places to visit in Darjeeling tour

Darjeeling is a panoramic site on the border of Nepal and India. Interestingly, It is the most delightful place to trek to as it combines the beauty of Nepal and India. From here, you can get a mesmerizing view of the Himalayan ranges.

Darjeeling falls in the western part of India. The mystical land of Darjeeling cherishes the enthusiasm and excitement of travelers. This place is also famous for its wide variety of flora and fauna. The culture and tradition of Darjeeling are very exclusive. The spirit of celebrating life among the people of Darjeeling is unique.

During your Darjeeling Tour, you can get a clear and striking view of the world’s third-highest mountain mount, Kanchenjunga. Darjeeling tour is the perfect destination to observe nature and culture in their raw form.

This Sikkim and Darjeeling tour will enable you to experience many aspects, such as Buddhist monasteries, trekking trails, glaciers and glacier lakes, snow-clad peaks, and colonial-era architecture. Since 2012, Darjeeling has been the top destination for trekkers. Every year, more than 50,000 people worldwide visit this place. Because of the stunning view of the mountains from Darjeeling, it is often called the “Queen of the Hills.”

Himalayan Railway in Darjeeling

Darjeeling Himalayan Railway is one of the most popular places to visit. This Himalayan railway covers the distance from New Jalpaiguri to Darjeeling and is about 2 feet of narrow gauge train track. The length of this railway is approximately about 88 km. The toy train in the middle of the misty hill is beautiful.

This hallway holds the historical story of the construction of this railway, which was done in 1861. Because of the craze of tourists on this railway, it was on the list of World Heritage Sites by UNESCO in 1999. The toy ride on this Himalayan railway is very pleasing and delightful. You should not miss this place if you are taking a Darjeeling tour. From here, you can get clear views of the mountains.

Padmaja Naidu Himalayan park

The zoological park, the Padmaja Naidu Himalayan, is also the top tourist destination in Darjeeling. This zoo is very famous for the red panda and snow leopard. A snow breeding center is inside this park, where you can witness various leopards. This park has an area of 65.6 acres and contains many endangered animals like snow leopards, red pandas, and Himalayan salamanders. The park’s name is Padmaja Naidu, when Indira Gandhi, in honor of the governor of West Bengal, Mrs.

Padmaja Naidu built this park. You can find over 200 different species of plants, including Alder, oak, and Birch. Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park lies on the Jorethang Road of Darjeeling near Jawahar Parbat Darjeeling. The entrance charge to enter this zoo is INR 20 for Indian citizens and all residents of SAARC nations, INR 50 for foreigners, and you will have to pay an additional INR 10 if you carry comers.

Where can you stay in Darjeeling?

Since Darjeeling is a tourist destination, there are many hotels and lodges where you can stay. The hotels in Darjeeling have many facilities, including WI-FI. Usually, people on a tour of Darjeeling prefer to stay around the Mall. Almost all the places in Darjeeling are well-facilitated, so you will not have any problems with accommodation. Also, you can have all kinds of food in Darjeeling; however, typical Nepali and Indian food is very famous there.

Why is the weather in Darjeeling so famous?

Darjeeling has the perfect weather for trekking and hiking. The weather in Darjeeling is famous for being the holiday weather. Those who want to rest from the heat of summer can move to the hill station to relax. The weather in Darjeeling is the main reason for increasing tourism.

The weather and temperature are suitable for a tour throughout the year. However, visiting Darjeeling from March to May and September to November is the best time to call in Darjeeling. Apart from this, other months and seasons have their specialty. You can visit Darjeeling at any time of the month.

Ropeway of Darjeeling

Another tourist spot in Darjeeling is the ropeway at the hill station. You can witness the exquisite landscape and striking snow-capped mountains from the picturesque hill station. The ropeway is a significant tourist attraction, offering crystal-clear mountain range views.

This 53-year-old Darjeeling ropeway was India’s first cable car system. It provides the best view of the entire city and is now a tourist hotspot. The cable car is set straight toward the tea garden valleys.

There are 16 cable cars, each accommodating about six people at a time. This cable car travels from the North point in Sing Amari to Singla Bazaar. On this cable ride, you can witness the enchanting Raman River. In addition to this, you can also get to watch the cascading waterfall and majestic Kanchenjunga. Ropeway of Darjeeling goes up to 7000 feet from the group. Note that the gondola moves at the average speed so you can get good views.

Rimbik

Rimbik is a beautiful small village in the Singalila National Park area in Darjeeling. For those who love trekking and hiking, you must visit Rimbik. The route to Rimbik gradually turns upside down. Singalila is also the place to visit Rimbik, where you will witness rare red pandas in their natural environment. You can observe the raw beauty of Darjeeling in Rimbik, which is why it is the busiest route. Rimbik is also the best trek in eastern India. The best time to visit Rimbik is during the spring and winter seasons.

Tea Garden, Darjeeling

As we all know, Darjeeling’s tea garden is famous worldwide. There are more than 87 different types of tea farming in Darjeeling, which uses about 17,500 hectares of land for producing tea. Every year, Darjeeling itself produces more than 10 million kgs of tea. You can see green tea growing in the vast fields of Darjeeling. Tea farming is the main occupation of more than half of the people in Darjeeling. The tea garden is a place that you must visit in Darjeeling.

Act that you can do in Darjeeling

Meditation at the Japanese Temple

Darjeeling is the best place to do meditation. The environment of Darjeeling is very relaxing, with clean and green surroundings and the perfect view of the mountains. Japanese Temple lies in the rolling hills of the Jalapahar area, far from Darjeeling. The Japanese Temple and Peacock Pagoda temple in Darjeeling are the main attractions for tourists.

These temples are ancient. The intention of building this Temple in the early 70s was to promote and establish peace among people. It would help if you trekked to these temples, as the mediation center does not allow vehicles. The perfect time for yoga is from 4:30 am to 6:30 am and 4:30 am to 6 pm. This place lies in peaceful surroundings, away from urbanization; you can hear birds chirping and prayers chanting in the Temple.

Picnic at Nightingale Park

Another fun activity to do in Darjeeling is a picnic at Nightingale Peak. People of Darjeeling call this park “Shrubbery”. Earlier, this used to be a private park. After renovating this park, it became a famous place for family picnics. That is why this place seems to be complete during weekends. This park has a massive statue of Shiva, musical fountains, and manicured gardens.

Garden of rock

Rock Garden is another beautiful place about 10 km away from the central city of Darjeeling. The ordinary people of Darjeeling call this place Barbotey Garden. You can also witness many flora and fauna from here. You can visit this place during spring and autumn. If you visit the Garden of Rocks at the right time, you can see the mesmerizing views of the mountains.

Tea trail at Happy Valley Tea Estate

The tea estate lies at a height of 6,500 feet above the ground. This tea estate is the second oldest tea estate in the hill state. We suggest you take a guided during the tour. Here, you can taste some of Darjeeling’s finest types of tea, pick up your favorite teas and take them home.

Sandakphu- trek the peak.

Sandakphu is another exciting part of the Darjeeling tour. This place is the only grown mountains in the world from where you can see the four tallest mountains, over 8000, including Mount Everest. The peak provides panoramic views of the mountains and the green grassland. This peak lies on the border of Nepal and India, with an altitude of 3,636 meters. Since the height of this peak is not so high, beginners can also trek this mountain without any problems.

As this peak lies in the Singalila village, trekkers call it the “Singalila Ridge Trek.” The route to this peak goes through a beautiful forest, where you can observe many wildlife and birds.

The leading beauty of this peak is that you can get the ultimate view of Mount Kanchenjunga. In the early morning, the view of Sunrise from the middle of Mount Kanchenjunga is just beyond explanation. The best time to trek to this peak is during May and August.

Since this is the spring season in Darjeeling, spring shows its flavor as the trekking route to Sandakphu is full of rhododendrons and magnolias. Amazingly, Trekking to this peak will make your mind relax. Trekkers also trek this peak for the experience and as a practice for touring other higher peaks like Mount Kanchenjunga.

Batasia loop

Batasia Loop is an elevated railway made to lower the sloop of the Darjeeling Himalayan railway ascent. Ancient people built this loop to memorialize the Gokhale soldiers who had sacrificed their lives during the war. It is a railway loop where the toy train makes 360 degrees.

While walking this loop, you can get the perfect view of Darjeeling with Kangchenjunga and other mountains in the backdrop. Batasia Loop is also very popular for watching the Sunrise. The Garden of the Batasia Loop consists of different colorful flowers. This place is primarily busy around holidays. This loop is widely famous among tourists and trekkers.

Kalimpong

Kalimpong is another highlight of a tour to Darjeeling. Additionally, arts and crafts are significant attractions in Kalimpong. Along with the hills and mountains, you must visit the temples in Kalimpong. The Temple and monastery will give you a positive vibe.

Durpin Monastery

Durpin monastery is one of the oldest monsters in Darjeeling. Ancient Buddhist monks built this monastery in 1972. Inside this monastery, you can see the rare Buddhist script of 108 volumes to present to the Dalai Lama. Likewise, in all other monasteries, the other wall of this monastery is also the row of the wheel.

Mangal Dham

Mangal Dham is the biggest Parnami temple in Darjeeling. It is located on an area of 2 acres near Thongs Gompa. He used to serve poor people and built orphanages, schools, and temples for their welfare. This Temple is full of art and culture; on the wall, you can see Krishna Leela’s painting.

Dharmodhaya vihar

Dharmodhaya Vihar is a resident of the Buddhist monks of Nepal and India. Inside this Vihar is a library with books in various languages like Pali, Sanskrit, Nepali, Hindi, and English. There is the Sanskrit small idol of Lord Buddha. In the association of this vihar, there is a school nearby called Dharmodhaya School.