3 nights · Easy · Hill town in north Bengal known for tea gardens, the toy train and Kanchenjunga views.
Day 1: Darjeeling
- Leave before dawn for sunrise at Tiger Hill.
- Stop at Ghoom Monastery on the way back.
- Visit Batasia Loop and the war memorial.
- Rest, then walk around the Mall and Chowrasta in the evening.
Day 2: Darjeeling
- Spend the morning at the zoo and the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (not on a Thursday).
- Go on to Happy Valley Tea Estate for a factory visit and tasting.
- Visit the Japanese Peace Pagoda in the late afternoon.
Day 3: Darjeeling
- Take a morning toy train joy ride to Ghoom and back.
- Drive down to Rock Garden and Ganga Maya Park after lunch.
- Return to town and shop for tea before leaving.
Getting here from Darjeeling: Road via Teesta Bazaar, about 2.5 to 3 hours. About 50 km by road.
2 nights · Easy · A quiet ridge-top hill town above the Teesta valley, known for monasteries, nurseries and colonial houses.
Day 4: Kalimpong
- Arrive from NJP or Bagdogra by midday.
- Visit Thongsa Gompa and Mangal Dham in town.
- Walk up to Tharpa Choling Monastery.
- Visit the Lepcha Museum if it is a weekday.
Day 5: Kalimpong
- Drive early to Deolo Hill for mountain views.
- Stop at Dr. Graham's Homes and its chapel.
- Visit Pine View Nursery (closed Sundays).
- Return to town for the evening.
Day 6: Kalimpong
- Drive to Durpin Hill for the Durpin Monastery.
- Take in the Teesta valley views from the hill.
- Leave for NJP or Bagdogra before about 2 pm.
Afterwards: Kalimpong to New Jalpaiguri or Bagdogra is about 2.5 to 3 hours by road.
Travel times between stops are rough estimates for planning; check current timetables and road conditions before you go. Each day links to the full guide for that place.
