Energizing North East Queen Of Hills Darjeeling Tour

Package Overview

Darjeeling is a town in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is located in the Mahabharat Range or Lesser Himalaya at an average elevation of 6,710 ft (2,045.2 m). It is noted for its tea industry and the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway connects the town with the plains and has one of the few steam locomotives still in service in India.Darjeeling has several British-style public schools, which attract students from India and neighboring countries. The varied culture of the town reflects its diverse demographic milieu consisting of Nepalese, Bhutia, Bengali and other ethno-linguistic groups. Darjeeling is the main town of the Sadar subdivision and also the headquarters of the district. The history of Darjeeling is intertwined with that of Sikkim, Nepal, British India, Bhutan and Bengal.
The hills of Darjeeling are part of the Mahabharat Range or Lesser Himalaya.Darjeeling is a part of the Eastern Himalayan zoo-geographic zone. Flora around Darjeeling comprises sal,oak, semi-evergreen, temperate and alpine forests. Dense evergreen forests of sal and oak lie around the town, where a wide variety of rare orchids are found. The Lloyd's Botanical Garden preserves common and rare species of plants, while the Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park specializes in conserving and breeding endangered Himalayan species. The fauna found in Darjeeling includes several species of ducks, teals, plovers and gulls that pass Darjeeling while migrating to and from Tibet. Animals found here include the one-horned rhinoceros, elephant, tiger, leopard and hog deer, while the main bird species include theBengal florican and herons. As of 2009, work was in progress for setting up a conservation centre for red pandas in Darjeeling.
Apart from the major religious festivals of Dashain (Durga puja), Tihar (Diwali) and Christmas the diverse ethnic populace of the town celebrates several local festivals. The Lepchas and Bhutias celebrate new year in January, while Tibetans celebrate their new year, Losar, in February - March. The birthday of the Buddha is celebrated in mid-June with processions.Darjiling Carnival, initiated by a civil society movement known as The Darjiling Initiative, is a ten-day carnival held every year during the winter with portrayal of the Darjiling Hill's musical and cultural heritage as its central theme. A popular food in Darjiling is the Nepalese and Tibetan momo, a steamed dumpling containing meat cooked in a doughy wrapping and served with clear soup and achar.
A form of Tibetan noodle called thukpa, served in soup form is also popular. Other commonly eaten dishes include alu dum, a potato preparation, and shaphalay, Tibetan bread stuffed with meat. Tea is the most popular beverage, the Tibetan version is also drunk. Colonial architecture characterizes many buildings in Darjeeling, exemplified by several mock Tudor residences, Gothic churches, the Raj Bhawan,Planters' Club and various educational institutions. Buddhist monasteries showcase the pagoda style architecture. Darjeeling is regarded as a centre of music and a niche for musicians and music admirers. Singing and playing musical instruments is a common pastime among the resident population, who take pride in the traditions and role of music in cultural life.
Darjeeling also has a Peace Pagoda built in 1992 by the Japanese Buddhist organization Nipponzan Myohoji. The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway is a 600 mm (2 ft) narrow-gauge railway that was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1999 for being "an outstanding example of the influence of an innovative transportation system on the social and economic development of a multi-cultural region, which was to serve as a model for similar developments in many parts of the world", becoming only the second railway in the world to have this honour.
The Darjeeling Rope way, functional since 1968, was closed in 2003 after an accident killed four tourists. It was proposed to be reopened in 2007, and finally opened in February 2012.The two most significant contributors to Darjeeling's economy are tourism and the tea industry. Darjeeling tea, due to the unique agro-climatic conditions of Darjeeling, has a distinctive natural flavour, is internationally reputed and recognised as a geographical indicator. Darjeeling produces 7% of India's tea output, approximately 9,000,000 kilograms (20,000,000 lb) every year.
Darjeeling had become an important tourist destination as early as 1860. It is reported to be the only location in eastern India that witnesses large numbers of foreign tourists. It is also a popular filming destination for Bollywood and Bengali cinema. Satyajit Ray shot his film Kanchenjunga (1962) here, and his Feluda series story, Darjeeling Jomjomaat was also set in the town. Bollywood movies Aradhana (1969), Main Hoon Na (2004), and more recently Barfi! (2012) have been filmed here. The Darjeeling urban agglomeration consists of Darjeeling Municipality and the Pattabong Tea Garden.
Places Of Interest :- Batasia Loop, Bhutia Monestry, Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, Peace Pagoda, Tiger Hills, Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, Mirik Lake, Sandakphu, Mahakal Temple, Everest Museum, Passenger Rope way, Tibetan Buddhist Monastery, Chowrasta, Suntalekhola, Neora Valley National Park, Lava, Chapramari Wildlife Sanctuary, Ghoom Monastery, Bindu Dam, Barbotey Rock Garden, Jhandi Dara Sunrise Point, Tea Garden, Chattakpur, Dhirdham Temple, Samsing, Druk Thupten Sangag Choling Monastery, Lebong Race Course, Ghanti Dara
Distance :- 75 Kilometres Approx. From New Jalpaiguri Railway Station/Bagdogra Airport By Road
Best Time To Visit :- The best time to visit queen of hills Darjeeling is between April to June and from September to December. For tourists, there are two best seasons to visit Darjeeling town, one during the Spring which is short lived from March to April, and the other during Autumn (September to November). These are the times when the temperature is pleasantly cool and the sky is usually clear.Personal expenses are not included in the package.
X-Max & New Year supplements will be charged extra.
Any monument entrance fee/activity charges/adventure sport charges / Gaming charges, Jungle Safari etc. (if applicable).
Guide charges are not included in the package. This can be arranged at additional cost as per the guest request if available on that location.

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Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Pick Up From Airport/Railway Station And Drive To Darjiling Hotel Check-in

  Pick up from Bagdogra Airport/ New Jalpaiguri Railway station and proceed to Darjeeling. Check in hotel post lunch. Fresh up at the hotel and in the evening go for some local sightseeing and return back to the hotel for a comfortable night stay.

  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast Only

• Day 2 : Local Sightseeing At Darjeeling

  Early morning get up and have your breakfast, now go to for sightseeing and excursion by car aligned for the itinerary. Return back to the hotel in the evening for a comfortable stay.

  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast Only

• Day 3 : Local Sightseeing And Excursion To Nearby Area

  Get up early in the morning have your breakfast at the hotel and after breakfast further proceed to explore Darjeeling by car and its nearby area. Return back to the hotel in the evening for night stay.

  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast Only

• Day 4 : Pack Your Bags Hotel Check-out And Drive To Airport/Railway Station

  Get up in the morning pack your bags have your breakfast at the hotel and now it’s the time to say good bye to the Darjeeling check-out the hotel and car will drop you at the Bagdogra Airport/New Jalpaiguri Railway Station.

  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast Only

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Inclusions

• Hotel
• Sightseeing
• Transfers

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Exclusions

• Personal expenses are not included in the package.
• X-Max & New Year supplements will be charged extra.
• Any monument entrance fee/activity charges/adventure sport charges / Gaming charges, Jungle Safari etc. (if applicable).
• Guide charges are not included in the package. This can be arranged at additional cost as per the guest request if available on that location.

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Price & Rates

* Mentioned prices may vary depending upon date of travel, hotel availability, surge pricing and seasonal rush.

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Package Start From

• Darjeeling, West Bengal, India, Asia

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Terms & Conditions

Other Terms & Conditions :

• Transportation as per the itinerary only.


• The package can’t be clubbed with any other offer/deal.


• Package inclusions and itinerary can’t be change/negotiate.


• Service Tax would be charged extra as per the govt. rule (as applicable).


• The package can’t be booked for a single person, it is for two adults only.


• Local sightseeing as per the itinerary depends on the local weather conditions.


• Refund on cancellation depends upon the concerned hotel’s cancellation policies.


• Guests are not allowed to drive the cab, provided for the above mentioned itinerary.


• Per person rates (in Rs.), and applicable on 2 persons, sharing the same room (maximum 2 adults are allowed).


• The above package is not valid during the festival season, national holidays, long weekends, and New Year.


• In case of delay in departure occur by guest, cab extra charges will be charge to the guest. Cab will be available till 12 am of last day of booked package.


• Guests are not allowed to drink (alcohol)/smoke / do any other illegal activities as per the Indian laws inside the cab, provided for the above mentioned itinerary.


• All transfers, excursions, sightseeing and travel as per itinerary in an air conditioned vehicle (The air conditions will work in plain areas only and not on hills).


• Package rates are subject to change without prior notice. However the new package rates would be conveyed to the guest depending on the availability in the hotels.


• Air condition is allowed in the moving position of the cab provided and not in the standing position if it is more than 10 minutes for the above mentioned itinerary.


• One Child between 0 to 4 years is complimentary (without bed) after that each child between 0 to 4 years 50% of per person package cost without extra bed, child between 4 To 12 years will be charged 70% of the per person package cost with extra bed ( mattress ) sharing the same room with parents, beyond 12 years 100% per person package cost will be charged with extra bed (mattress) sharing the same room with parents and we request our guest to declare the actual age of the child at the time booking.


• Bariza Holidays reserves the right to change/modify/terminate the offer any time at its own discretion and without any prior notice. However the guests who have already booked their packages would be informed on time.

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