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 balances the popular sights of Darjeeling with the tranquil, offbeat eco-villages of Lamahatta or Sittong.

Accommodation: Your itinerary includes one room in 2 or 3-star hotels in the area.

Food: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included in the package.

Included: All mentioned transport (shared or private), accommodations, and meals (bed tea, breakfast, lunch, evening snacks, dinner).

Excluded (Commonly): Entry fees for sightseeing points (Zoo, HMI, Batasia Loop, Rock Garden) and 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 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. The rest of the day is at leisure. It is recommended to rest and acclimatize to the higher altitude (around 6,700 feet). You can take a relaxed evening stroll around the local Mall Road area.

Day 2: Darjeeling Classic Sightseeing

• Logistics: This day involves local transport, which is likely part of your shared/personal car package. A dedicated vehicle is recommended due to the early start.

Early Morning (3 Points):

• Departure: The car will pick you up between 4:00 AM and 4:30 AM to reach Tiger Hill for sunrise.
• Visit Batasia Loop and Ghoom Monastery.
• Breakfast after returning.

After Breakfast (7 Points):

• Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI) & Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park
• Tibetan Refugee Self-Help Centre
• Peace Pagoda & Japanese Temple
• Tenzing Rock & Gombu Rock
• Happy Valley Tea Estate
• Joyride (Toy Train) if tickets are available

Day 3: Move to Sittong – The Orange Village

• Logistics: Personal/shared car transfer with local sightseeing.
• Itinerary: After breakfast, proceed for sightseeing.
• Sightseeing: Explore local areas including orange orchards (best in December) and Jogighat Bridge over the Riyang River.
• Sittong Exploration: Visit Ahaldara View Point for panoramic views of the Kanchenjunga range and Teesta River. Ideal for bird watching and experiencing peaceful village life.
• Accommodation: Night stay at a homestay in Sittong with all meals included.

Day 4: Departure

• A personal car will drop you at Bagdogra Airport (IXB) or NJP railway station.
• Activity: Travel from Darjeeling to NJP takes approximately 3–4 hours depending on sightseeing stops.