Darjeeling Tea & Trek: Kanchenjunga Views & Hill Homestays | 5 Nights and 6 Days North-East Package
- Transfer Included
- Stay Included
- Meals Included
- Sightseeing Included
Overview
Itinerary
Arrival & Introduction to Darjeeling
Arrival at Bagdogra Airport or New Jalpaiguri (NJP) Railway Station. Drive (approx. 3-4 hours) to Darjeeling via scenic hill roads. Check in at your hotel and unwind. Afternoon stroll on Mall Road and a relaxed orientation walk. Short visit to Happy Valley Tea Estate for an introductory tea-tasting session and a gentle tea-garden walk to learn about orthodox tea processing.
Important: Allow time for acclimatization to the altitude. Light activity recommended on arrival day.
Sunrise at Tiger Hill & Darjeeling Sightseeing
Early pre-dawn drive to Tiger Hill to witness sunrise over the Himalayas — spectacular views of Mount Kanchenjunga and, on clear days, Mount Everest. Return to Darjeeling for breakfast. Visit Batasia Loop, Ghoom Monastery, and the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute and Tibetan Refugee Self-Help Centre.
Afternoon tea plantation walk and optional short photography walk through colonial lanes. Evening free for shopping at the Tibetan Market or a cozy cafe with panoramic hill views.
Guided Hill Trek & Cultural Immersion
After breakfast, set out on a guided day trek along a scenic ridge/tea-trail near Darjeeling (gentle/moderate grade, 3–5 hours depending on pace). Walk through forest patches, rhododendron groves, and tea terraces with panoramic glimpses of Kanchenjunga. Picnic lunch en route.
Return in late afternoon for a cultural session with a local family (tea-plucking demonstration and traditional snacks) or visit local handicraft shops to learn about traditional weaving and paper products.
Note: Trek difficulty can be customized — inform us ahead if you prefer a lighter or more challenging route.
Transfer to Hill Homestay — Lamahatta / Takdah Experience
Drive to the quieter hill hamlet of Lamahatta or Takdah for an authentic homestay experience amid tea gardens and pine forests. Check in to a community-run homestay. Afternoon village walk with your host — tea-plucking demonstrations in season, local kitchen tour and a hands-on cooking demo of a traditional hill meal.
Evening: sit outdoors for star-gazing and listen to folk stories. Dinner with locally sourced produce.
Highlights: Personalized hospitality, home-cooked meals, small-group interactions.
Birdwatching, Short Trek & Mirik Lake
Early morning birdwatching or a short sunrise walk to a nearby viewpoint to catch another angle of Kanchenjunga. After breakfast, drive to Mirik (approx. 2–3 hours). On arrival, enjoy boating on Sumendu Lake, explore the lakeside gardens, and stroll through the local market.
Evening: relaxed stay at a lakeside homestay or boutique hotel, with a final group dinner featuring regional delicacies.
Return & Departure
After breakfast, drive back to Bagdogra Airport / NJP for onward travel. En route, optional stop at Batasia Loop or a roadside viewpoint for final photo ops and purchase of any last-minute tea packs or souvenirs.
Important: Departure timing depends on your flight/train schedule. We recommend allowing 5–6 hours for the transfer to Bagdogra/NJP on the day of departure.
Inclusions
- Comfortable accommodation for 5 nights (3 nights in Darjeeling, 1 night in Lamahatta/Takdah homestay, 1 night in Mirik)
- Daily breakfast and 3 set dinners (homestay dinner experiences included)
- All transfers and sightseeing by private vehicle as per itinerary (Bagdogra/NJP pickup and drop-off)
- Guided tea estate visit and tasting at Happy Valley Tea Estate
- Guided day trek with experienced local guide and basic trekking permits
- Homestay experiences, cultural interactions, and cooking demo
- Entrance fees to listed monuments and attractions
- Government taxes and service charges
Note: We provide a local SIM / emergency contact and a short pre-trip briefing.
Exclusions
- Airfare / train fare to Bagdogra / NJP
- Any personal expenses (hotels calls, laundry, phone calls)
- Travel insurance (mandatory)
- Alcoholic beverages and meals not specified in inclusions
- Tips and gratuities for drivers, guides, and homestay hosts
- Peak season surcharge (if applicable) and permit fees not listed
Tip: Pack warm layers, a lightweight rain jacket, sturdy walking shoes, and holiday medicines. Monsoon season may affect visibility and some trails.
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