Dooar & Darjaling (6 Night / 7 Day)

Day 01: Arrival at Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) and Transfer to Jaldapara

You will be received by our official at Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) – Drive to Madarihat – The drive is nearly 4 - 4 ½ over a distance of approximately 155 kilometers Via Malbazaar & Chalsa -  Lunch on the way in Dhaba or on reaching Jaldapara Tourist Lodge - Jaldapara National Park - It ensures a pleasant climate round the year so it isn’t a problem even if you’ve set your visit any time of the year - (The forest Safari closes on June 15 and reopens on September 15 each year hence Safari / Elephant ride not possible during the period) - Totopara, Khayerbari, Chilapata, Phuentsholling are some of the tourist spot nearby - Evening free - Night stay at Jaldapara

Day 02: Sightseeing Buxa & Jayanti

This is the largest forest in Dooars region covering an area of 759 square kilometers. In fact the northern part of the reserve extends to Phipsu Wildlife Sanctuary of Bhutan and hence the reserve has become part of a corridor for elephants to migrate between Bhutan and Dooars  - It is around  70 kilometers and nearly 02 hours’ drive by Road – Entry to   Buxa Tiger Reserve is at a place known as Rajabhatkhawa  -  Samtalabari, Jayanti River Bed and Phukuri Lake - Visit Orchid Nursery If Open and Safari to Chunuia Watch Tower Optional - A small settlement at the fringe of the reserve - Back to resort / hotel / Camp - Night stay at Jaldapara / Madarihat  - Guest are advised not to stroll away from the crowd towards the forest  – Back to resort - (Cultural Show can be arranged at Supplement cost) - Night Stay at Resort in  Jaldapara

Day 03: Forest Activities Elephant Ride/Safari & Transfer to Lataguri

Visit to either Totopara - Visit to Totapara Early morning drive to Hollong for thrilling elephant safari is organized in the early morning from Hollong - It offers the exquisite beauty of the vast grassland of Jaldapara - Tourists  06 - 07 elephants operating from Hollong every morning and they make 2 round trips - One can sight Indian rhinos, bison, deer and Asiatic elephants – Back to resort for breakfast –  Drive to Lataguri (75 kilometres, 2 hours) – Check into the resort have breakfast - Next around 11 AM transfer to Lataguri  - One has to reach Afternoon (4 PM - 6 PM) jungle safari and watchtower (subject to the availability of tickets) - In the late evening campfire & tribal dance at the resort can be arranged (Optional) – Night halt at Resort

Day 04: Local Sight Seeing to Jhalong, Bindu

Early morning Breakfast - Visit to Jhalong, Bindu in the lap of Himalaya - The area is known for its diversified flora and fauna - Jhalong is on the bank of the river Jaldhaka on the Indo-Bhutan border in the foothills of the Himalayas, on the way to Bindu - Major attraction are scenic beauty, birds and the Water body - Bindu is the last village of West Bengal before one enters Bhutan on the bank of  river Jaladhaka a natural physical boundary separating West Bengal and Bhutan - Thew place is also known for Ginger & cardamom plantations – Back to resort by 2 P M and have Lunch - Next to prepare for booking of Safari Tickets - Early evening (04 P M to 06 P M) Jungle safari subjected to availability of tickets – In the late evening one can stroll around the market area - Guest are advised not to stroll away from the crowd towards the forest  – Back to resort - (Cultural Show can be arranged at Supplement cost) - Night Stay at Resort in Lataguri (Duars / Dooars)

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Day 04: Local Sight Seeing Samsing, Suntaleykhola

Early morning Breakfast - Next one has to leave for Excusrion - Visit Samsing, Suntaleykhola in the lap of Himalaya - The area is known for its diversified flora and fauna - Samsing is a village at around 3000 feet knoiwn for its landscape, tea gardens and the forest - It is also a gateway to Neora Valley National Park - Aivel estate is a treat to watch & Suntaley Khola is named from a stream named Suntaley - One can spot exotic species of birds and butterflies - Visitors can cherish the natural natures beauty of this hamlet – Back to resort by 2 PM and hacve Lunch - Next to prepare for booking of Safari Tickets - Early evening (4 PM to 6 PM) Jungle safari subjected to availability of tickets – In the late evening one can stroll around the market area - Guest are advised not to stroll away from the crowd towards the forest  – Back to resort -  Late evening Tribal Dance Show can be arranged at Supplement cost - Night Stay at Resort in Lataguri (Duars / Dooars)

Day 05: Transfer to Darjeeling

Early morning breakfast - Next check out by 10 AM - Drive to Darjeeling It is nearly 115 kilometers and is  03½ - 04  kilometers  – Darjeeling is approximately 100 Kilometers and is nearly 03 hours’ drive from New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus (Junction) – Darjeeling Town is approximately 80 kilometers and is nearly 03½ - 04 Hours’ drive by road via National Highway 10 & Peshok Road from Pakyong Airport (PYG) - Darjeeling is situated at an elevation of 2123 meters / 70001 feet, the land of breathtaking beauty, amidst rolling tea gardens, crowned by the majestic Himalayas – This international destination is popularly known as the Queen of the hills - Jewel in the crown of the Eastern Himalayas with mesmerizing beauty offers spectacular views of the Mount Everest, Mount Kanchendzonga and the rest of spectacular Himalayan range - Darjeeling Himalayan Railway is one more attraction – Reach Darjeeling and check into the hotel - In the evening one is free to stroll around Mall / local market.

Overnight stay at Darjeeling  

Day 06: Darjeeling Local Sight Seeing

Early morning at around 03:45 AM drive to 8000 feet i.e. 2440 meters through primitive forests of oak, magnolia to Tiger Hill to view sunrise over Kanchendzonga Peak (Subject to clear weather) -  Its backdrop is Mount Kanchenjunga and the Himalayan range – A spectacular view from Tiger Hill - On the way back visit Ghoom Monastery, Peace memorial & Batasia Loop [It is for the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway – A UNESCO Site] – Back to hotel for breakfast - After breakfast next round of sightseeing - Sightseeing includes  Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (Closed on Thursday),  Ropeway, Tensing Gumpo  Rock, Tibetan  Refugee Self  Help Center (Closed on Sunday) – A break for Lunch in between will be followed with rest of the Sightseeing - Tea Estate, Natural History Museum (Sunday  Closed), Peace Pagoda -  Back to hotel – Evening one can stroll to Mall and the local market, one can also visit pubs or bakery or some heritage studio like Das Studio – Back to hotel - Overnight stay at hotel in Darjeeling

Day 07: Departure to Pakyong Airport (PYG) Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP)

Optional is Via Mirik  - Morning breakfast – Transfer drive to Siliguri - Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) or Siliguri is approximately 95 kilometers and is nearly 02½ - 03 hours’ drive by road – If the drop is at Pakyong Airport (PYG) then it will be approximately 85 kilometers and is nearly 02½ - 03 hours’ drive by National Highway 10 - The road is equally scenic – One can take a break at Peshok or Rangpo - The route to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Siliguri is a scenic drive with Beautiful Tea Gardens, Orange Orchards, Cardamom Plantation and the pleasant Climate – Kurseong is a quiet town between Siliguri and Darjeeling - Halt at Margaret Deck or Kurseong Tourist Lodge for refreshment - One will travel through the best Tea estate of the world - Drive to  Pakyong Airport (PYG) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Siliguri - Guest are advised to start early and not to rush - Forwarding Journey