Detailed Day Wise Itinerary

• Day : 1 NJP/ IXB to Sittong

   

   

  Meet and greet at NJP/ IXB and start a journey towards Sittong. Sittong, a very newly added eco-friendly destination in Darjeeling tourism, gaining its popularity for its prolific orange orchard. Hide in a dense pine forest. This place also offers a splendid scenic beauty like any place in this region. Perched at an altitude of 4000ft of the Himalayan Mountain, Sittong is heaven for bird-lovers. On the way visit:

   

  Orange Cultivation- Sittong area is very famous for its orange cultivation. In the winter months, the entire location turns orange with its orange gardens. Tourists find the orchards and their products highly attractive.

   

  Overnight-stay at Sittong.

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• Day : 2 Sittong Sightseeing

   

   

  After breakfast, proceed towards Sittong Sightseeing.

   

  Ahaldara-Another viewpoint amidst the Chinocona plantation near Sittong presents a 360-degree view of Mount Kanchenjunga from its top.

   

  Namthing Lake- Namthing Pokhari is a natural Lake in Latpanchar, Selpu Khasmahal, West Bengal, India. The Lake is situated at an altitude of 4000ft and is few   distances   from    Ahal    Dara,    which    is    another    popular  view point in Latpanchar.The Lake is home to Himalayan Salamander (Newt) which is a rare reptile species. At Namthing Lake Tourists can see different species of birds and butterflies.

   

  Mungpoo, the cinchona village made famous by Rabindranath Tagore is just 8 km from Sittong. You can spend several days in the village and explore all the tourist destinations in and around from here. In the year 1864, the first Government Quinine factory was set up in Mungpoo and this is exactly the reason why Mungpoo is popular. However, what added to its popularity was when the Nobel laureate poet Rabindranath Tagore visited the place quite often between 1938 and 1940.

   

  Tagore used to stay at the residence of his protege, Maitreyi Devi who herself is a renowned poet and novelist. The bungalow was converted into Rabindra Bhavan. It is a museum containing Tagore’s photographs, paintings, writings and other of his memoirs.

   

  Also visit Jogi Ghat and Hanging Bridge.

   

  Overnight Stay at Sittong.

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• Day : 3 Sittong to Lamahatta

   

   

  After breakfast, proceed towards Lamahatta sightseeing.

   

   

  Lamahatta Eco Park - This Roadside Garden is one of Lamahatta’s major attractions. It is surrounded by pine forests containing numerous seasonal flowers, as well as several rare and exotic species of orchids. Browsing through the beautiful array of flowers on display, visitors can also relax on the numerous benches while enjoying the views of Mt. Kanchenjunga. The watchtower is located at a strategic location that helps visitors to enjoy panoramic views of the juncture of Mt. Kanchenjunga, Sikkim Hills, River Teesta and the River Rangeet.

   

   Lamahatta - Lamahatta added its name as a new destination of North Bengal offbeat tourism in recent years. Amidst the deep pine forest in Takdha Subdivision, Lamahatta gets its name from Lama- Buddhist Monk and Hatta- Hut means Monk Hermitage. It is located almost at an altitude of 7000 ft and facing towards the mighty Kanchenjunga at the forefront. Lamahatta enhanced its charming beauty recently as a beautiful garden surrounded by a Buddhist prayer flag and a wide range of orchids developed in the near past. 

   

  Tinchuley is a newly added tourist destination nestled amongst the eastern part of the Himalaya Mountain. It is a small mountain village (rather a hamlet) in Darjeeling district and located at an altitude of 5,800ft, and 3kms above Takdah. The word Tinchuley means Three Ovens (i.e., Tin Chullahs). Because of the three prominent hill tops surrounding the place and which from faraway look like ovens or chullahs. WWF, trying to develop a model organic village in Tinchuley. Check-in the hotel and have some rest. Later, visit some of the fascinating places of Tinchuley. Return to your resort after an adventurous day.

   Takdah - Takdah Cantonment is a neighborhood in the Rangli Rangliot CD block in the Darjeeling Sadar subdivision of the Darjeeling district, West Bengal, India. It is one of the upcoming tourist centers of the Darjeeling hills. Takdah is located at an altitude of about 4,000 ft and close to Darjeeling (about 28kms away), yet far enough to be isolated, quiet and serene. Although the altitude is much lower than Darjeeling town, the place is cooler compared to its surrounding area.

   

  Overnight Stay at Lamahatta

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• Day : 4 Lamahatta to Tabakoshi via Sightseeing

   

   

  After breakfast, proceed towards Tabakoshi

  Tabakoshi-is the hidden jewel of Darjeeling District and no less than heaven for nature lovers. This place is all about experiencing nature in its full bloom, combined with the pictorial view of Mt. Kanchenjunga is confined with tall pine and oak trees. Lepchajagat is situated far from the bustling city and guarantees to provide a perfect vacation to those who want to spend a few nights amidst the wilderness.

  Mirrik- Mirrik has become a popular tourist destination for its climate, natural beauty and easy accessibility. The center of all attractions is the Sumendu lake, surrounded by a garden on one side and pine trees on the other and linked together by an arching footbridge called Indreni Pull (Rainbow Bridge). A 3.5-km-long road encircles the lake and is used for walks with the view of Kanchenjunga on the far horizon. Boating on the quaint shikaris and pony riding are available. 

  Also visit Mukti Bridge, Tabakoshi Park and Garden and Gopaldhara Tea factory

   

  Overnight Stay at Tabakoshi.

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• Day : 5 Tabakoshi to NJP / IXB Drop

   

   

  After breakfast Proceed towards NJP/ IXB with sweet memories.