Queen of hills

2010-06-18 12:32:04.0 , Category: Boats , Location: Noida

NJP RAILWAYS / IXB AIRPORT – DARJEELING - NJP RAILWAYS / IXB AIRPORT) 

DAY 01  NJP RAILWAYS / IXB AIRPORT - DARJEELING

On arrival at NJP Railway Station / IXB Airport, you will be met by our office Executive who will assist you to board your vehicle to DARJEELING (100 kms / 3 hrs), Darjeeling (7100 ft), the “Queen of the hill stations”, its name derived from “Dorje-Line” which means the place of “ Dorje”, the mystic thunderbolt. After a very scenic drive thru the mountains, tea gardens etc. Overnight at Hotel in Darjeeling.

DAY 02  DARJEELING

Early morning tour start at 4 am an early morning trip to Tiger Hill (7800 Ft) to catch the sunrise from behind the majestic Kanchenjunga range. On the way back visit the Ghoom Monastery & Batasia Loop.  Back to the hotel for breakfast. Afternoon go for a half-day sight seeing of Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park  & Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (Closed on Thursday),  Tenzing & Gombu Rock, Tibetan Refugee Self-Help Center (Closed on Sunday) & Tea Estate. Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 03  DARJEELING.

After breakfast take a trip to “Mirik” (6000 Ft) – the newest hill-station in the Darjeeling hills. Famous for its squash (the vegetable) & the picturesque lake, this quiet township is also surrounded by gardens which produce some of the finest teas. The lake offers boating and fishing apart from a view of snow-capped peaks. Enjoy the fulfilling experience of Nature in its purest form mingled with the unique culture prevalent here. Spend the rest of the day at Mirik to reach Darjeeling back by sunset.

DAY 04  DARJEELING - NJP RAILWAY / IXB AIRPORT

After breakfast proceed to NJP Railway Station / IXB Airport (100 Km / 03 Hrs), for your onward connection