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Off Beat Places of Darjeeling, Darjeeling Off Beat Destinations Tour Packages

Darjeeling : 02 Nights - Sittong : 01 Night - Lamahatta : 01 Night - Kalij Valley : 01 Night ⇒ 05 Nights - 06 Days

 

Off Beat Places in Darjeeling covered during Tour

Darjeeling

The unchallenged queen of the  Himalayas , Darjeeling always attracts people from all over the world. Darjeeling  located in eastern-himalaya is 80 kms from Siliguri town and takes approx 3 hrs to reach. The omnipresence of mighty Kanchenjunga Peak ( 3rd highest peak in the world) is felt everywhere in this hill station. Some parts of Darjeeling can be visited by walking  and for the rests  to be by  vehicles. If anyone doesn’t want to go anywhere then just roam around the city to enjoy the local traditional and modern culture or simply sit in the  Darjeeling Mall ( Chowrasta)   to relax.  Because of the  picture perfect beauty, trekking trails and awesome mountain views of  Darjeeling , people flock in Darjeeling  to escape the heat and humidity of the plains and beat the stress of city life. 

 

Places to Visit in Darjeeling / Local Sightseeing in Darjeeling

Tiger Hill 
One of the most desired place to visit while touring in Darjeeling. Tiger Hill situated 11 kms away from Darjeeling at an altitude of 8500 ft. above the sea level on the top of Senchal Hill offers the magnificent sun rise over  the Eastern Himalayas . The first rays of the sun shoot ahead and shed light upon the twin peaks of Kanchenjunga painting it pink, and then bathing it in a beautiful orange colour; this sight is a true evidence of mountain beauty.

On a clear day the summit of Tiger Hill commands the view of  Kurseong Town to its south-west along with plains of  North Bengal and number of major rivers like Teesta, Mahanadi, Balasun & Mechi meanders down to the south. 


Batasia Loop & War Memorial  :
Batasia Loop is 5 kms before of Darjeeling city and located in between Ghoom ( The highest point in the world where Locomotive Engines operate) and Darjeeling cities. Batasia Loop attracts people for spectacular view of Mt. Kanchenjunga & other snow capped Himalayan Peaks and watch the remarkable engineering marvel of Darjeeling Himalayan Railways where almost imperceptibly the railway line negotiates a circle and descends 1000 ft. in altitude. 

At the centre of Batasia Loop a War Memorial stands. This memorial was constructed by the  District Sainik Board, Darjeeling in commemoration of the brave Gorkha Soldiers, who sacrificed their life to protect the sovereignty  of the Nation since independence. This memorial was sanctified on 22nd March, 1995. Local people throng here to seel handicrafts and woolen items for tourists.


Ghoom Monastery 
Ghoom Monastery or Yiga-Choling Monastery is the oldest Monastery in Darjeeling region.  This famous monastery was established by a Tibetian Astrologer Lama Sherab Gyantso in 1875 . The monastery has preserved some of the rare handwritten Buddhist Manuscripts.


Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI) :
India’s first Prime Minister late Pandit Jawaharlal Neheru and then the Chief Minister of West Bengal late Dr. B.C.Roy personally got involved to establish the first Mountaineering Institute of India ( Himalayan Mountaineering Institute) in Darjeeling on 4th November, 1954. Himalayan Mountaineering Institute has a museum for visitors which is enriched by extensive collection of rare photographs, maps, mountaineering  equipments and exclusive samples of flora & fauna of the Himalayas. 

This institute has become the landmark in Darjeeling, the queen of the himalaya and an important centre for major tourist attraction. The majestic view of Kanchenjunga massif from HMI is mesmerizing.


Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park ( Darjeeling Zoo) :
This Zoo is one of the most famous and highest Zoological Parks in the world for its natural beauty and captive breeding. This is the only Zoo in the world which breeds Tibetan Wolf in captivity and the first South Asian Zoo to breed snow leopard and Siberian Tiger.   Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park was formed on 14th August in 1958.  This Himalayan Park is a residence of some of the most rarest & endangered animals in the world, ie. Red Panda, Siberian Tiger, Tibetan Wolf and Snow Leopard etc. 


Tibetan Refugee Self Help Centre 
Darjeeling Tibetan Refugee Self  Help Centre was formed in 1959 by a 10 member committee to provide the shelter and Econimic, Social, Psycological, Cultural and Spiritual sovereignty to those Tibetan refugee who fled in to India after dramatic escape of  “ His Holiness the Dalai Lama” ( Tibetan Spiritual Leader).  Darjeeling Tibetan Refugee Self  Help Centre’s main activity remains to produce handicrafts and handsome amount of money earns through national sales and export to various number of countries. Apart from these the Centre has undertaken the task helping Orphans, the aged and the needy people among the refugee. 

Japanese Temple & Peace Pagoda :
Peace Pagoda or Shanti Stupa in Darjeeling started building up in the year 1972 and finished in the year of 1992. Darjeeling Peace Pagoda or Darjeeling Shanti Stupa is the only one in East - Himalayas. This beautiful Stupa designed and built for the purpose of to provide a focus of peace to the people of all races and creeds in the world.

Darjeeling shanti Stupa is situated just outside of the city of  Darjeeling and the humming  and the solemn chanting of prayers give to the place a spiritual air. Breath taking view of  snowy peaks  along with the mighty Khanchendzonga from this place is really breathtaking.

Tenzing & Gombu Roack 
Tenzing and Gombu Rocks are situated at Lebong Cart Road commonly known as “Monkey Rock”, which was named after late Tenzing Norgey & Nawang Gombu. Himalayan  Mounatineering  Institute conducts preliminary course on Rock climbing on these rocks. These rocks offer challenging oddity for the climbers.

Happy Valley Tea Garden 
Apart from its unmatched natural beauty Darjeeling is famous for Tea, which is hailed one of the best flavored tea in the world. Happy Valley Tea Garden, which is one of the oldest and renowned tea gardens in Darjeeling is located on the Lebong Cart Road and just 3 kms away from the heart of Darjeeling town. Visitors can take a stroll to the entire distance to enjoy the spectacular beauty of the hills and to reach the garden.

Mall or Chowrasta 
Chowrasta means where four roads meet in local language is located at the heart of the city. It is the place where every visitor comes to take a stroll or to relax. Darjeeling Chowrasta or Darjeeling Mall , a huge flat platform surrounded by benches  for people to sit is full of shops, restaurants, curio dealers and hawkers. Ponies are available for a nominal charge to take a ride. Mt. Kanchenjunga is standing with its full might is felt from everywhere. Taking a sip in a hot tea or coffee cup, sitting or walking leisurely and watching the unparallel view of some of the world’s most beautiful snow clad peaks is a rare experience.

Sittong

Sittong is spread over a in vast area and combined by cluster of villages also called “ Sittong Khas Mohol” located in Kurseong division. Sittong has become  an Orange Pot of  Darjeeling Districts because of its numerous Orange Orchards. During winter it seems that Sittong hills are painted with Orange colour.

Apart from Orange Orchards, Sittong is blessed with natural bounty. Covered with dense forests, it has also become a Bird Watchers’ paradise. Located on around 4500 ft above the sea level, Sitong also offers some short treks in and around. Mungpo, which is famous for Cinchona Farm land also blessed by Rabindranath Tagore because he stayed a long time here.  

Kalij Valley or Rainbow Valley

The Kalij Valley or Rainbow Valley is located around 20 kms from Darjeeling Town and very near to Rangbul easily approachable from Siliguri as well as Darjeeling. Kalij Valley has got its name from the bird Khalij Pheasant Bird which are available here. The lush green valley is covered by Tea Gardens and a Tea Factory is near by and guests can visit the factory to get the idea about Tea Processing. This Valley is also a Bird Lovers Paradise.

From  Kalij Valley a few kms downhill trek reaches to Rainbow Valley. A fall is there, which is said to be the source of Balason River and sunlight generates Rainbow on the fall throughout the day. That is why Kalij Valley also called Rainbow Valley.

Lamahatta

Lamahatta has become one of the most sought after off  beat destinations in Darjeeling Hills. Located at an altitude of 6800 ft and on the Darjeeling - Kalimpong State Highway Lamahatta has become a hot spot of  Ecotourism. On one side Lamahatta is covered by Dhupi and Pine Forests and on the other the majestic view of  Mount Kanchenjunga & its adjoining peaks along with Darjeeling Town, Tiger Hill, Namchi in Sikkim and below the meandering Rangeet River.

There is a roadside Park in Lamahata which is called Lamahatta Park – a manicured park which has been built on the Hill Slope consisting numerous flower plants. The park has become one of the main attraction of Lamahatta.

 

Other Information For Off Beat Destination Tour Package of Darjeeling

  • Accommodation with Breakfast & Dinner in Darjeeling
  • Accommodation with Breakfast , Lunch & Dinner in Sittong, Lamahatta & Kalij Valley
  • All Transfers & Sightseeing as per itinerary
  • One day Darjeeling Local Sightseeing
  • In Darjeeling, Hotels can be chosen from Standard / Deluxe / Luxury & Premium Categories
  • In  Sittong, Lamahatta & Kalij Valley Standard or Deluxe Lodges to be provided ( As per Choice)
  • All Transportation will be provided as per Itinerary only
  • All Transfer from & to NJP Railway Stn. / Bagdogra Airport & Local Sightseeing  will be done by  Vista / Wagon R / Sumo or Luxury Segment vehicles i.e. Innova / Xylo / Scorpio  ( As Per Choice)
  • Smaller Vehicle segment can carry maximum 04 Persons / Sumo – Maxx can carry maximum 08 persons  & Luxury segment can carry maximum   06 persons
  • All Permit, Parking, Toll and Night Charges for the vehicle
  • Airfare, Train Fare, Bus Fare, Insurance Premium etc
  • Ropeway Riding in Darjeeling
  • Toy Train Joy Ride
  • Entry Fee to any Monument, Park, Museum, Monastery or any other visiting place
  • Any extra food except the mentioned Meals
  • Payment for service provided for personal basis
  • Expenses incurred due to mishap, landslide, strikes, political unrest or road diversion due to unavoidable  Circumstances will be charged on extra and as per actual
  • Cost for services which is not mentioned in the Service Provided section
  • Personal expenses on items such as Laundry, Soft & Hard Drinks, Bottle Water, Incidentals, Porterage and  Bell-Boy charges, Tips etc
  • Room Heatre / Room Heating Charge

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