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Darjeeling & Kolkata · Queen of the Hills

Toy train, tea estates and Tiger Hill sunrise, then the grand old city of Kolkata

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5 Nights / 6 Days(5N/6D)
India, West Bengal
easy pace
Great for family, couples, senior

Destinations: Darjeeling → Mirik → Kolkata

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Overview

About this Darjeeling & Kolkata trip

Darjeeling rises above rolling tea estates with Kanchenjunga on the horizon. Ride the UNESCO-listed toy train round the Batasia Loop, sip first-flush tea at Happy Valley and catch sunrise from Tiger Hill. Then fly down to Kolkata for the Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge, Dakshineswar and an evening of phuchka, kathi rolls and mishti doi.

Toy train, tea gardens and Kanchenjunga views, then the colonial grandeur of Kolkata.

Duration: 5 Nights / 6 Days
Stay: 3-star hotels
Transport: Private Innova/Xylo in the hills; AC sedan in Kolkata
Best time: March to May and October to December
Departures: 8 upcoming dates

Why Choose Darjeeling & Kolkata?

Sunrise over Kanchenjunga from Tiger Hill
Darjeeling Himalayan Railway joy ride
Tea estate walk and tasting
Mirik Lake and Ghoom Monastery
Victoria Memorial and Howrah Bridge
Kolkata's famous food and sweet shops

Trip highlights

Tiger Hill sunrise
Toy train
Happy Valley Tea Estate
Batasia Loop
Victoria Memorial
Dakshineswar

Itinerary

Day-by-day plan for Darjeeling & Kolkata

6 days, planned end to end

D1
- Pickup at Bagdogra airport or NJP station
- Drive up through Kurseong tea gardens (approx. 3.5 hours)
- Evening on the Mall and Chowrasta
- Overnight in Darjeeling
D2
- 4 am drive to Tiger Hill for Kanchenjunga sunrise
- Ghoom Monastery and Batasia Loop on the way back
- Himalayan Mountaineering Institute and Padmaja Naidu Zoo (closed Thursdays)
- Toy train joy ride (Darjeeling–Ghoom–Darjeeling)
D3
- Happy Valley Tea Estate walk and tasting
- Peace Pagoda and Tibetan Refugee Self-Help Centre
- Afternoon excursion to Mirik Lake via orange orchards
- Overnight in Darjeeling
D4
- Drive down to Bagdogra and fly to Kolkata (flight extra)
- Victoria Memorial and St. Paul's Cathedral
- Evening at Park Street
- Overnight in Kolkata
D5
- Dakshineswar Kali Temple and Belur Math by river ferry
- Howrah Bridge and the Mullick Ghat flower market
- Kumartuli idol-makers' quarter
- Phuchka and mishti trail in the evening
D6
- Indian Museum (closed Mondays) or New Market shopping
- Transfer to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose airport
- Fly home

What's covered

Inclusions & exclusions

Read this before you book — no surprise add-ons later.

Included

3 nights in a 3-star hotel in Darjeeling
2 nights in a 3-star hotel in Kolkata
Daily breakfast; dinner in Darjeeling
Private car for all transfers and sightseeing
Tiger Hill sunrise excursion
Toy train joy ride ticket (subject to availability)
Bagdogra and Kolkata airport transfers

Not included

Flights to Bagdogra, Bagdogra–Kolkata and Kolkata to home
Monument and museum entry fees
Tiger Hill viewing-gallery tickets
Lunches and dinners in Kolkata
Personal expenses and tips

Stay & travel

Hotels & transport

Hotel category

3-star hotels

Twin-sharing rooms with daily breakfast unless stated otherwise. Single rooms and upgrades on request.

Transport

Private Innova/Xylo in the hills; AC sedan in Kolkata

Airport and station pick-ups, sightseeing and inter-city transfers are arranged by our ground team.

Overnight stops: Bagdogra to Darjeeling · Tiger Hill & Darjeeling · Tea Country & Mirik · Darjeeling to Kolkata · Kolkata · Departure

Route

Route map

5 stops from start to finish

BagdograStart
2DarjeelingStop 2
3Tiger HillStop 3
4MirikStop 4
KolkataFinish

Plan ahead

Best time & what to pack

Best time to visit

March to May and October to December

Things to carry

Warm jacket for Tiger Hill (it's near 0°C at dawn in winter)
Comfortable walking shoes
Umbrella
Light cottons for Kolkata
Original photo ID
Small torch for the early Tiger Hill start

Questions

Frequently asked questions

Is the toy train ticket guaranteed?

Joy-ride seats are limited and sold by IRCTC. We book them as soon as you confirm, and if they sell out we'll suggest a steam or diesel alternative slot.

Will we see Kanchenjunga?

Clear-sky mornings are most common from October to December and in March and April. In the monsoon the peaks are usually hidden.

Can we add Gangtok?

Yes. Gangtok is a 4-hour drive away. We can add two nights in Sikkim before coming down to Kolkata.

Is it good for seniors?

Yes. Darjeeling's Mall is fairly flat, and we keep walking light. Tiger Hill is optional for anyone who'd rather sleep in.

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7–14 days before	50% refund
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