Darjeeling 4 Days 3 Nights Sittong or Amahatta

Here are the detailed specifics of your Darjeeling and offbeat places tour itinerary,
based on your plan with all food, stay, and transport covered under your package.

Your 4-day, 3-night package will balance the popular sights of Darjeeling with the
tranquil, offbeat eco-villages of Lamahatta or Sittong.

Itinerary

Accommodation: Your itinerary includes one rooms. The specific hotel class is not
mentioned, but 2 or 3-star hotels in the area.

Food: Food (specifically breakfast, lunch, and dinner) is often included in this tour
packages.

Inclusions & Exclusions Summary (As per standard packages, confirm with your operator)

Included: All mentioned transport (shared or private ), all accommodations,
and all meals (bed tea, breakfast, lunch, evening snacks, dinner).
Excluded (Commonly): Entry fees for sightseeing points (e.g., Zoo, HMI,
Batasia Loop, Rock
Camera charges, if any.
Garden entrance fees are separate and typically minor, around ₹50-₹110 per
person per attraction).
Charges for optional activities like the Toy Train ride, river rafting, or special
bonfires/BBQs

Day-wise Plan

Day 1: Arrival and Acclimatization

Logistics: Pick-up from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) or New Jalpaiguri (NJP) railway station via shared/private car (SUV like Sumo or Bolero). Journey takes approximately 3–4 hours through winding hill roads.
Activity: Check into your pre-booked hotel in Darjeeling. Rest and acclimatize to the altitude (around 6,700 feet). In the evening, you may take a relaxed stroll around the Mall Road area.

Day 2: Darjeeling Classic Sightseeing

Early Morning:

Departure between 4:00 AM – 4:30 AM for Tiger Hill sunrise.
Tiger Hill: View sunrise over Kanchenjunga and possibly Mount Everest (weather permitting).
Batasia Loop: Scenic railway loop with Gorkha War Memorial and gardens.
Ghoom Monastery: Visit the oldest Tibetan monastery in the area.

After Breakfast:

Tibetan Refugee Self-Help Centre (closed on Sundays).
Peace Pagoda & Japanese Temple for serene views.
Tenzing Rock & Gombu Rock (optional climbing at extra cost).
Happy Valley Tea Estate (optional tea tasting at extra charge).

Logistics: Local transport included (shared/private). Dedicated vehicle recommended for early morning travel.

Day 3: Offbeat Exploration – Tinchuley, Takdah & Lamahatta

After breakfast and hotel check-out, travel towards offbeat destinations.
Logistics: Personal car for better comfort and accessibility.

Tinchuley: Visit Gumbadara viewpoint for Kanchenjunga and river views.
Takdah: Explore colonial bungalows and orchid center.
Lamahatta: Visit Eco Park and walk through pine and dhupi forests to the sacred lake.

Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI) & Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park:
Combined complex featuring rare animals like red panda and snow leopard, along with a mountaineering museum. Entry fee approx. ₹110 per person for Indian nationals.

Day 4: Departure / Sittong Exploration

Logistics: Personal car for sightseeing and drop to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) or NJP station. Travel time approx. 3–4 hours depending on stops.

Sightseeing:

Explore orange orchards (best in December).
Visit Jogighat Bridge over Riyang River.
Ahaldara View Point for panoramic Kanchenjunga and Teesta River views.
Enjoy bird watching and village life.

Accommodation Option 1: Stay at a homestay in Sittong with all meals included.
Accommodation Option 2: Stay at a homestay or eco-resort in Lamahatta with all meals included.

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