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A 2-day private tour from Kolkata helps escape into the romance of the Himalayas with a journey that blends tea-scented breezes, colonial charm, and the whistle of the legendary toy train. Walk through emerald tea gardens, sip the “champagne of teas,” and watch mist roll over sleepy hilltown streets. Ride the world-famous Darjeeling Himalayan Railway as it curves around the iconic Batasia Loop, visit serene monasteries, and linger in heritage cafés where time seems to pause. In just two days, Darjeeling will leave you with a memory as timeless as the mountains themselves.
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Meeting and pickup
We pick up from Hotel Lobby
Itinerary
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90 minute flight from Bagdogra to Kolkata
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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3 hours drive from Bagdogra to Darjeeling
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In the afternoon, step into the rolling emerald carpets of a Darjeeling tea estate. A guide walks you through the rows of tea bushes, explaining the delicate art of plucking only the “two leaves and a bud.” Inside the factory, you’ll see the age-old process—rolling, fermenting, drying—that gives Darjeeling tea its unique “champagne of teas” reputation. End with a tasting session, savoring every golden sip as mist curls across the hills
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Darjeeling’s Mall Road calls you. You’ll walk past charming colonial-era shops, little cafes serving hot chocolate, and stalls selling woolens. Stop at Chowrasta Square, where travelers have gathered for generations to take in the views of Kanchenjunga, the world’s third-highest peak.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Step aboard the iconic blue Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, a UNESCO World Heritage marvel. The steam locomotive huffs and puffs as it pulls you along narrow tracks through bustling bazaars, past houses with flower-laden balconies, and into misty bends where children wave excitedly. The highlight is the Batasia Loop, where the train curves dramatically around a manicured garden, with snow-capped peaks forming the backdrop. It’s not just a train ride—it’s time travel.
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Disembark from the train at Ghoom, where prayer flags flutter against the sky. Step into the 19th-century Ghoom Monastery, its giant statue of Maitreya Buddha radiating peace. The scent of incense and the chants of monks add a touch of serenity to your morning.
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Take a leisurely stroll through Nehru Road, where stalls brim with handwoven shawls, wooden curios, and, of course, packets of world-famous Darjeeling tea to carry home.
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3 hour drive from Darjeeling to Bagdogra
3 hours • Admission ticket free -
9Kolkata (Calcutta)
Flight from Bagdogra to Kolkata takes 90 minutes
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
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- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 3 full days before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 3 full days before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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