Tea Time in Darjeeling
Bite-sized trip
Day 1 – Arrival in Darjeeling
Today, you’ll be collected from Bagdogra airport (or New Jaipalguri, if arriving by train) and transferred to Darjeeling. Nestled between the Himalayan kingdoms of Bhutan and Nepal, surrounded by dramatic peaks, Darjeeling is blessed with a cool climate. The scenic streets are narrow, steep and typically chaotic, lined with dozens of ramshackle stalls. After checking into your hotel, the rest of the day is at leisure to explore Darjeeling on your own; simply relax, or, depending on the time of year, arrange a visit to a tea estate with your driver – it’s up to you.
Days 2-3 – Tiger Hill, Ghoom & toy train
Today, you’ll set off for the top of Tiger Hill before sunrise. As the first beams of sunshine appear between the snow-capped Himalayas and the morning mist disappears from the valley, you’ll be stunned by the beauty that surrounds you. Next, you’ll drive to the oldest Buddhist monastery in Darjeeling before returning to your hotel.
After lunch you’ll be taking a scenic toy train ride past snow-capped peaks and emerald valleys to Ghoom. The journey takes an hour each way. You’ll have time to stretch your legs in Ghoom and take a walk around the railway museum, before heading back to Darjeeling. The rest of the evening is free to spend as you wish, and you’ll check out the following morning.
Accommodation
For this bite-sized trip we offer the following options
Tea Tim Services in Darjeeling - In Style accommodation
We have an alternative accommodation option for this bite-sized trip. Our In Style version is a little more special and unique, but still full of local character! You will be staying in a premium heritage hotel that has been around for more than 125 years. During your stay, you can relax in the hotel’s tea lounge and admire the breathtaking views of Darjeeling’s mountains. If you want to upgrade to our In-Style accommodation for this bite-sized trip, let our travelspecialists know.
