Darjeeling Himalayan Escape

“Where the rivers hum ancient hymns and the trails whisper stories of the skies.”

🛤️ Getting There

• Pickup & Drop: Siliguri (Bagdogra Airport / NJP Railway Station)
• All transfers by private cab/tempo traveler

🌄 Why Choose Us

•Beyond the Mall Road: We take you past the tourist clichés into tea estates, hidden monasteries, forest trails, and villages where time flows differently.
• Curated Local Experiences: Sip first-flush Darjeeling tea with planters, learn folk tales from the Lepcha community, and walk routes known only to locals.
• Offbeat Stays: Instead of predictable hotels, we offer homestays, boutique cottages, and heritage bungalows nestled amidst tea gardens and hills.
• Slow Travel Philosophy: Our itineraries are designed to let you breathe in the mist, listen to the silence, and experience the Himalayas at an unhurried pace.
• Handcrafted Adventures: Be it a dawn trek to Tiger Hill’s lesser-known trails or night-time storytelling by a bonfire, every experience is thoughtfully created.
• Responsible Tourism: We ensure your travel supports local livelihoods, respects culture, and leaves minimal ecological footprints.
• Personal Touch: Small groups, flexible plans, and warm hosts—your journey is not mass-produced but personally woven around you.

📆 Day-by-Day Itinerary

1️⃣ Day 1 – Siliguri → Chatakpur (Eco Village Stay)

• Pickup from Siliguri.
• Scenic uphill drive through lush greenery and Sinchula forest.
• Arrive at Chatakpur Eco Village (7,800 ft).
• Evening nature walk through pine forests & bird-watching trails.
• Overnight stay in Chatakpur wooden homestay.

2️⃣ Day 2 – Chatakpur → Darjeeling Sightseeing

(Tranquil Trail begins)

• Early morning sunrise view of Kanchenjunga from Chatakpur viewpoint.
• Drive to Darjeeling.
• Full-day sightseeing: Tiger Hill, Batasia Loop, Ghoom Monastery, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Darjeeling Zoo, Tea Gardens, Mall Road & Chowrasta.
• Taste classic Darjeeling tea in heritage tea houses.
• Overnight stay in Darjeeling.

3️⃣ Day 3 – Darjeeling → Sukhiyapokhri → Lepchajagat

• Morning drive to Sukhiyapokhri, known for its peaceful monasteries and Indo-Nepal trade route vibes.
• Proceed to Lepchajagat (small hamlet at 6,956 ft, famous for silence & forests).
• Evening stroll into the woods, panoramic views of the hills.
• Overnight stay in Lepchajagat.

4️⃣ Day 4 –Lepchajagat → Tabakoshi (via Tea Gardens)

• Morning drive through valleys & orange orchards.
• Arrive at Tabakoshi, a picturesque riverside village.
• Sightseeing: Nitik village trails, tea garden walks, waterfalls, and river bridges.
• Local cultural interaction with villagers and tea garden workers.
• Overnight stay in Tabakoshi riverside cottage.

5️⃣ Day 5 –Tabakoshi → Mirik → Siliguri

• Morning drive to Mirik Lake.
• Leisure walk around the lake, option for boating and horse riding.
• Breakfast at Mirik with a lake view.
• Drive back to Siliguri for departure.

Food & Culinary Experiences of Darjeeling

Darjeeling is not just about tea—it’s a culinary blend of Nepali, Tibetan, Lepcha, and Bengali influences. On this trip, you’ll get to savor:
• Momo & Thukpa: Steamed dumplings and warm noodle soup—soul food for mountain evenings.
• Sel Roti & Aloo Dum: Traditional Nepali rice bread served with spicy potato curry.
• Darjeeling Tea: World-famous golden brew, best enjoyed in heritage tea houses.
• Gundruk Soup & Kinema Curry: Fermented mountain flavors unique to the Nepali-Tibetan culture.
• Tongba (Millet Beer): Optional, for those who want to sip tradition from bamboo mugs.
• Homemade Orange Wine (Tabakoshi Special): A sweet sip of the valley’s orchards.