Darjeeling · Budget Traveler · 4 Days
Darjeeling, Mirik & Tiger Hill Tour
Mirik, Darjeeling
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This Darjeeling and Mirik tour package takes the scenic route from Bagdogra or NJP, up through Mirik's lake, tea gardens and orange orchards before reaching Darjeeling. It covers the classic 3-point tour — Tiger Hill sunrise, Ghoom Monastery and Batasia Loop — plus HMI, the zoo and the ropeway, with a private car from NJP or Bagdogra.
The Darjeeling, Mirik & Tiger Hill Tour is a 4 days photography Tours journey through Mirik, Darjeeling in Darjeeling. Thoughtfully paced for 2-12 travelers, it brings together tiger Hill sunrise, Mirik Lake & boating and Toy train joyride.
Over 4 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 mirik & Darjeeling hotels and Twin-sharing 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 Mirik.
- Tiger Hill sunrise
- Mirik Lake & boating
- Toy train joyride
Day by day
Day 1
Arrive and visit Mirik
NJP / Bagdogra → Mirik · approx. 50 km, 2 hrs
We pick you up at NJP or Bagdogra and drive up through tea gardens to Mirik. You walk around Sumendu Lake and can take an optional boat or pony ride along the shore (paid locally). The hills around Mirik are covered in tea gardens and orange orchards, which fruit from November to January. You stay overnight in Mirik or Darjeeling, depending on the hotel option you choose.
Meals: DinnerStay: Mirik / DarjeelingDay 2
Transfer to Darjeeling
Mirik → Pashupati market → Darjeeling · approx. 50 km, 2 hrs
You drive along the ridge to Pashupati market on the Nepal border, a busy spot for cheap clothes and goods. You continue to Darjeeling, check in, and spend the evening on the Mall and Chowrasta.
Meals: Breakfast, DinnerStay: DarjeelingDay 3
Tiger Hill & sightseeing
Darjeeling → Tiger Hill → Ghoom → local sightseeing
You leave at about 4 am for sunrise at Tiger Hill, then visit Ghoom Monastery and the Batasia Loop on the way back. After breakfast you see the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute and the zoo (both closed on Thursdays), and can ride the ropeway for valley views (tickets paid locally).
Meals: Breakfast, DinnerStay: DarjeelingDay 4
Departure
Darjeeling → NJP / Bagdogra · approx. 70 km, 3–3.5 hrs
After breakfast you drive back down to NJP or Bagdogra for your onward journey.
Meals: Breakfast
What's included
Included
- Hotels (twin sharing)
- Breakfast and dinner
- Private vehicle & transfers
- Sightseeing
Not included
- Airfare/train fare
- Lunches
- Boating, toy train & entry fees
- Personal expenses
Stays & permits
Where you sleep
- Mirik / Darjeeling
- Night 1
- Darjeeling
- Nights 2 & 3
- Mirik & Darjeeling hotels
- Twin-sharing rooms
Permits & travel notes
No permit needed for Darjeeling or Mirik.
Questions people ask
Can we go to Darjeeling via Mirik?
Yes, that's how this tour begins: from Bagdogra or NJP we drive up via Mirik, spend time at Mirik Lake and the tea gardens, then continue to Darjeeling.
What is the Darjeeling 3-point tour?
It's the early-morning circuit of Tiger Hill (sunrise over Kanchenjunga), Ghoom Monastery and Batasia Loop, included on day 3 of this tour.
Is a car included for Darjeeling sightseeing?
Yes. This tour includes a private car with driver from Bagdogra or NJP for the whole trip. For a custom Darjeeling plan, contact us for a car quote.
What time do we leave for Tiger Hill?
Usually around 4 am, depending on the season, so that you are at the viewpoint before sunrise. Tiger Hill is about 11 km from Darjeeling. The view of Kanchenjunga is clearest from October to December and in March and April.