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Silk Route Tours & Travels

3N / 4D · Darjeeling

Darjeeling & Mirik

Three nights in the queen of the hills: Tiger Hill at sunrise, the toy train and Batasia Loop, a tea estate, and a day through the gardens to the lake at Mirik.

  1. NJP / Bagdogra
  2. Darjeeling
  3. Tiger Hill
  4. Mirik
  5. NJP
Duration
3 nights / 4 days
Starts & ends
NJP / Bagdogra (round trip)
Highest point
about 8,500 ft (Tiger Hill)
Best months
Mar – May, Oct – Feb
Good for
Short breaks, Family trips
Price
On request — quoted for your dates

Highlights

  • Tiger Hill and the Kanchenjunga sunrise
  • The toy train joyride and Batasia Loop
  • A working tea estate
  • Mirik lake and the tea country

Day by day

  1. Day 1: NJP / Bagdogra to Darjeeling

    about 3 hrs Night in Darjeeling

    Up through Kurseong to Darjeeling. Evening on the Mall and Chowrasta.

  2. Day 2: Tiger Hill & the town

    local Night in Darjeeling

    Tiger Hill at dawn, Ghum Monastery and the Batasia Loop; after breakfast the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, the zoo and a tea estate.

  3. Day 3: Mirik

    about 2 hrs each way Night in Darjeeling

    Through the tea gardens to Mirik lake, and back via the orange orchards. The toy train joyride in the afternoon if booked.

  4. Day 4: Departure

    about 3 hrs Departure

    Down to NJP or Bagdogra.

Usually included

  • Hotel or homestay accommodation in the category you choose, on twin sharing
  • Breakfast and dinner at every stay (MAP), unless you ask for a different plan
  • A private vehicle with a local driver for all transfers and sightseeing, point to point
  • Pick-up and drop at NJP railway station or Bagdogra airport

Not included

  • Train and air fares
  • Entrance, camera and guide fees, and parking
  • Lunch, drinks, tips, laundry and other personal expenses
  • Vehicle use or sightseeing outside the itinerary, and add-ons such as Zero Point or Nathu La unless listed
  • Extra costs from landslides, road closures, strikes or flight changes
  • Travel insurance and room-heater charges

Every quote lists exactly what is included for your trip, in writing, before you confirm.

Permits

What sets the price

We do not publish a fixed price, because the same itinerary costs very differently in May and in February, in a standard room and a mountain-view suite. Your quote depends on:

  • SeasonSpring, autumn and holidays cost more than the quiet months.
  • Hotel categoryStandard, deluxe or premium, and whether rooms face the view.
  • VehicleSedan, SUV or a larger vehicle for groups; reserved or shared.
  • Group sizeMore travellers share the vehicle and lower the cost per head.
  • Add-onsZero Point, Nathu La, the toy train or a guide where needed.

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