Pahadi Safar
Darjeeling

Explore Hidden Treasures on a 5 Nights, 6 Days Journey

5 Nights / 6 Days

Duration
5 Nights / 6 Days
location_on Destination: Darjeeling

Overview

Places Covered : Sittong > Kurseong > Lepcha jagat > Mirik & Pashupati

Unveil the tranquil, offbeat hill stations of North Bengal with this 6-day nature retreat through Sittong, Kurseong, Lepchajagat, and Mirik.

Highlights of this tour:
• Sittong & Wildlife Exploration: Visit Bengal Safari Park, Sevoke Kali Mandir, Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary, Ahaldara viewpoint, and Namthing Pokhri.
• Kurseong Sightseeing: Explore Dow Hill, Eagles Crag, tea gardens, and historical sights in the 'Land of White Orchids'.
• Lepchajagat Stay: Relax in a quiet, forest-covered hamlet offering panoramic sunrise views over Mt. Kanchenjunga.
• Mirik & Pashupati Excursion: Stroll around Sumendu Lake, enjoy tea estate vistas, and shop at the Pashupati Nagar border market.
• Seamless Travel: End-to-end transfers from/to NJP Railway Station / Bagdogra Airport with private vehicle support.

Itinerary

Day 1

Njp Railway Station / Ixb Airport to Sittong Transfer

Reach NJP Railway Station / IXB Airport, meet & greet by our office executive and transfer to
Sittong in an executive vehicle –On the way explore the Bengal Safari Park & Sevok Kali
Mandir &Coronation Bridge . Upon arrival complete check-in formalities at your pre-booked
hotel and spend rest of the day at leisure – Overnight stay at Sittong .
Day 2

Sittong Sightseeing

After early morning breakfast drive to Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary. The distance is
only 13 km and it takes nearly 30 minutes. Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary is home to several
species of Hornbills and other birds. Explore the forest, watch out for birds, and you must have
good shots. Then drive back to Latpanchar for another phase of birding. Latpanchar nursery area
is also another famous birding spot in this area. The area is known to be home to Long-tailed
Broadbill, a bird on the wishlist of many birders. You may spot a Hornbill here too.
After Latpanchar head for Ahaldara. Ahaldara is also known as Tagore Hill.
See the surrounding hills of Sittong area and the Teesta River from Ahaldara. The blue sky
remain on the backdrop of the green hills makes it a sight to soothe the eyes. Next stop is at
Namthing Pokhri. Namthing Pokhri is one of those Himalayans lakes where the rare Himalayan Newt
breeds. Himalayan Newt is an amphibian that came to the earth even before the
dinosaurs. Over night stay at Sittong.
Day 3

Kurseong Sightseeing

Morning after breakfast drive for Kurseong visit , a quaint hill station in West Bengal, India,
is a paradise for nature lovers. Known as the 'Land of White Orchids', Kurseong is a place
where you can immerse yourself in the tranquillity of lush green tea gardens, misty hills, and a
pleasant climate Place are visit Dowhill Park,Hunted House, Hanuman Mandir, Egals Carg,
Giddhapahar etc Over night Stay at Sittong .
Day 4

Kurseong to Lepcha Jagat Transfer

Morning after breakfast check out from the hotel and transfer to Lepcha Jagat in a
comfortable vehicle – On arrival complete check-in formalities at the hotel and tonight enjoy
local / Indian cuisine or evening free for individual activity or stroll around Local Market –
Overnight stay at Lepcha Jagat .
Day 5

Mirik & Pashupati (India - Nepal Border) Visit

Morning after breakfast drive for Mirik sightseeing – On the way visit Semina view point
and Pashupati Fatak (India-Nepal Border) – It’s also a prominent tourist point for foreign goods
shopping – Where thousands of tourists visit every day – Then proceeds for Mirik - Average
altitude is about 5000 Ft. The climate of Mirik is more gentle and comfortable - But the
greatest reason to visit Mirik is its scenic views with the central attraction as the 1.25 K.M.
long lovely lakes surrounded by Dhupi trees on it western bank and a vast garden on the eastern
bank. Mirik is a tranquil laid back hill station. There are vantage points from where you can
get lovely sights of Kanchenjunga snow peaks and of course the area is surrounded by many
rolling tea estates on mountain slopes – Evening back to the Lepcha jagat – Overnight stay at
Lepcha jagat .
Day 6

Lepcha Jagat to Njp Rly Station / Ixb Airport Transfer

Morning 7:30 a.m. after breakfast check-out from hotel on time & transfer to NJP Railway
station / IXB Airport for your onward journey – Tour end.

Inclusions

  • ✓ Transfers from one place to another
  • ✓ Accommodation is on twin sharing basis
  • ✓ Sightseeing in private cars
  • ✓ Meals : breakfast at all places
  • ✓ Vehicle will be provided based on the itinerary
  • ✓ All current taxes such as hotel taxes and transportation taxes

Exclusions

  • × Entrance fees at the monuments/ temples
  • × Meals not mentioned in inclusions
  • × Personal Expenses / Purchase of things
  • × Any kind of insurance
  • × Any increase in the govt. taxes and state taxes
  • × Anything not mentioned in the itinerary
  • × Anything not mentioned in the itinerary.
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