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Darjeeling & Kalimpong Tour
Darjeeling, Kalimpong
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This Darjeeling and Kalimpong tour package splits 4 nights between the two hill towns: the Tiger Hill sunrise, the toy train and tea gardens in Darjeeling, then quieter Kalimpong for Deolo Hill, Durpin Monastery, Dr Graham's Homes and its flower nurseries. It's a relaxed plan for couples and families, with a private cab from NJP or Bagdogra.
The Darjeeling & Kalimpong Tour is a 5 days relaxation & Wellness journey through Darjeeling, Kalimpong in Darjeeling. Thoughtfully paced for 2 travelers, it brings together kanchenjunga views from Tiger Hill, Kalimpong monasteries & flower nurseries and Toy train & tea gardens.
Over 5 days, you travel at a relaxed, unhurried pace with hand-picked stays, a private vehicle, and an experienced local driver who knows the routes and the seasons. Nights are spent in darjeeling & Kalimpong hotels and Mountain-view rooms, so you rest well between days on the road.
The ideal window to travel is Mar-May & Oct-Nov, when the weather and views are at their best. No permit needed for Darjeeling or Kalimpong.
- Kanchenjunga views from Tiger Hill
- Kalimpong monasteries & flower nurseries
- Toy train & tea gardens
Day by day
Day 1
Arrive Darjeeling
NJP / Bagdogra → Darjeeling · approx. 70 km, 3–3.5 hrs
We pick you up at NJP or Bagdogra and drive up through the Kurseong tea gardens to Darjeeling. After check-in, spend the evening on the Mall and Chowrasta, the open square at the top of town.
Meals: DinnerStay: DarjeelingDay 2
Tiger Hill & town
Darjeeling → Tiger Hill → Ghoom → Darjeeling
An early start for sunrise at Tiger Hill, where the first light hits Kanchenjunga. On the way back you see Ghoom Monastery and the Batasia Loop war memorial. Later in the day you can take a toy train joyride on the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (tickets not included, subject to availability) and walk through Happy Valley Tea Estate.
Meals: Breakfast, DinnerStay: DarjeelingDay 3
Transfer to Kalimpong
Darjeeling → Kalimpong · approx. 50 km, 2–2.5 hrs
You drive down past the Peshok tea gardens and the Teesta valley viewpoint to Kalimpong, a quieter hill town. In the afternoon you go up to Deolo Hill, the highest point in Kalimpong, visit Durpin Monastery and the old campus of Dr Graham's Homes, founded in 1900.
Meals: Breakfast, DinnerStay: KalimpongDay 4
Kalimpong leisure
Local sightseeing in Kalimpong
Kalimpong is known for its flower and cactus nurseries, so you visit a couple of them and see orchids and rare plants up close. You also see Mangal Dham temple and the colonial Morgan House. The evening is free; if it's a Wednesday or Saturday, the weekly market is worth a look.
Meals: Breakfast, DinnerStay: KalimpongDay 5
Departure
Kalimpong → NJP / Bagdogra · approx. 75 km, 2.5–3 hrs
After breakfast you drive down along the Teesta to NJP or Bagdogra for your onward journey.
Meals: Breakfast
What's included
Included
- Hotels (twin sharing)
- Breakfast and dinner
- Private cab & transfers
- Sightseeing
Not included
- Airfare/train fare
- Lunches
- Toy train & entry fees
- Personal expenses
Stays & permits
Where you sleep
- Darjeeling
- Nights 1 & 2
- Kalimpong
- Nights 3 & 4
- Darjeeling & Kalimpong hotels
- Mountain-view rooms
Permits & travel notes
No permit needed for Darjeeling or Kalimpong.
Questions people ask
What is the distance from Kalimpong to Darjeeling?
Kalimpong is roughly 50 km from Darjeeling, about 2–2.5 hours by road along the Teesta valley. The transfer is included in this tour.
How many days are enough for Darjeeling and Kalimpong?
Four to five days is ideal: two nights in Darjeeling and two in Kalimpong, as in this tour. Add a night if you'd like Mirik as well.
Can we add Mirik to this tour?
Yes. Mirik fits in on the way up from Bagdogra or NJP on the first day — ask us for a Darjeeling, Kalimpong and Mirik quote.
Is there anything closed on certain days in Darjeeling?
Yes. The Himalayan Mountaineering Institute and the Darjeeling zoo next to it are closed on Thursdays, so the sightseeing order is planned around that. Toy train tickets are not included and sell out in peak season, so it's best to book the joyride early.