--- title: Mystical Darjeeling Tour url: https://creativeadventurenepal.com/tour/darjeeling-tour updated: 2026-10-16T06:10:22.963Z --- # Mystical Darjeeling Tour - Type: Tour - Region: India, India - Duration: 6 days / 5 nights - Price: From USD 580 per person · 1 people: USD 690 per person · 2–3 people: USD 650 per person · 4–9 people: USD 610 per person · 10–50 people: USD 580 per person - Difficulty: Moderate - Best months: October, November, December, January, February, March - Group size: 2–10 people - Starts: Delhi · Ends: Delhi - Accommodation: Hotel - Meals: Breakfast included - Dates: private trip on your own dates — ask for group departures - Book online: https://creativeadventurenepal.com/book/darjeeling-tour The trip takes place in Darjeeling, famous as Thunderbolt Hill or Dorja the Mystic. It is situated at an altitude of 2134 m above sea level in North Bengal. Darjeeling is a well-known hill station with stunning landscapes and breathtaking vistas of the Himalayas. Darjeeling is located on the spur on the Ghoom Sanchal Ridge and faces the Himalayas and the surrounding hills. The hills are densely forested with terraced tea gardens and coniferous woods. Darjeeling is home to a diverse population. Darjeeling is best visited from October to December and April to June. Before You Go On Your Darjeeling Tour: The best seasons to visit Darjeeling are October to December and April to June. The birth anniversary of Lord Buddha, Buddha Jayanti, is celebrated at several Buddhist temples in Darjeeling. This event takes place in May. Tourist Attractions in Darjeeling Tiger Hill, Ghoom Monastery, Observatory Hill, Tibetan Refugee Self-Help Centre, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, Mirik, Lloyd Botanical Garden, and Kurseong are popular tourist sites in Darjeeling. Tiger Hill: Tiger Hill is roughly 11 kilometers from Darjeeling. It is around 2555 meters in elevation and accessible by Gheem Rock, a great picnic site. It is noted for the stunning dawn vista it provides over Kanchenjunga peak, which Kabru and Pandim border. We can see Mount Everest and the other two peaks of Makalu and Lhotse on a clear day. You can enjoy the view between April and October. Also, the Sanchal Lake and Forest are lovely picnic locations near Tiger Hill. It serves as the city's water supply. To visit the site, you should get permission from the Darjeeling Municipal Officer. Ghoom Monastery: Ghoom Monastery is roughly 8 kilometers from Darjeeling. According to some, the railway ascends 8000 feet at Ghoom Monastery, making it the world's highest railway station. This monastery, also known as the Yiga-Choling Gompa, is the most well-known Tibetan-Buddhist monastery in the vicinity. This monastery, established in 1875, has a five-meter-tall golden figure of Maitreya, the future Buddha. Observatory hill: The Observatory Hill provides a spectacular perspective of the Kanchenjunga range's twin peaks. Lord Shiva reveres this location, and it is the location of the Mahakala cave. The Mahakal Cave Temple is located on the observatory's roof. A Red Hat Buddhist monastery, which was demolished in the nineteenth century but gave the hill station its name, is also located here. Tibetan Refugee Self-Help Centre: The Tibetan Refugee Self-Help Center is located in Darjeeling's central business district. Following the Chinese invasion, hundreds of Tibetan refugees moved to Darjeeling. The rehabilitation center was founded in 1959 to allow them to continue practicing their talents and create a market for their wares. In traditional Tibetan artistry, this workshop creates woolen carpets, textiles, trinkets, jewelry, and a range of wood and leather goods. Himalayan Mountaineering Institute: Tenzing Norgay, who co-conquered Everest in 1953, formerly led the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute. This academy teaches aspiring mountaineers how to climb hills and offers demonstrations throughout the season. This location also has a museum with ancient mountaineering equipment, including those used on that historic ascent, a model of the Himalayas, and an exhibit of Himalayan flora and wildlife. A telescope once owned by Adolf Hitler is also on display. Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park: Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park is a high-altitude animal park near the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute. This zoo is home to the Siberian tiger, Himalayan black bear, deer, panda, panther, snow leopard, llama, and various beautiful birds. Mirik: Mirik is a lovely destination recently opened to tourists. Mirik is a well-known hill station located 1800 meters above sea level, with a magnificent lake in the center. Lloyd Botanical Garden: The Lloyd Botanical Garden features an impressive collection of Himalayan mountain flora, including azaleas, ferns, rhododendrons, magnolias, orchids, and various trees and plants. Kurseong: Kurseong, a lovely hill station, is located around 32 kilometers from Darjeeling on the route to Siliguri. Kurseong is located at an elevation of 1482.5 meters above sea level and gives a spectacular view of the plains stretching to the far horizon, more than 150 kilometers away. The two observation spots are Daw Hill and Eagle's Crag. You may find a silk growing station here. The railway station in New Jalpaiguri connects the town to Kolkata and other destinations. ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Kathmandu- NJP Railway Station Via Kakarvitta Pick up from Kathmandu and begin your journey with a Creative Adventure Nepal representative, who will bring you to another Gorkhali executive at NJP Railway station through Kakarvitta, after which both will accompany you. On the route, dinner and overnight stay in a vehicle ### Day 2: NJP Railway Station/IXB Airport - Darjeeling On arrival at NJP Railway Station / IXB Airport, we will meet our representative, who will assist us in boarding our vehicle to Darjeeling (100 km / 3 hrs). Overnight at Darjeeling. ### Day 3: Darjeeling Tour After breakfast, visit Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (Closed on Thursday), Tenzing & Gombu. Rock, Tibetan Refugee Self-Help Center (Closed on Sunday), Ropeway, Lebong Race Course & Tea Estate. Afternoon visit to Rock Garden & Ganga Maya Lake. Overnight at Darjeeling. ### Day 4: Darjeeling Tour- Tiger Hills Early morning tour to Tiger Hills (around 4 am) to view sunrise over KanchenjungaPeak. On the way back, visit Ghoom Monastery, Batasia Loop. After breakfast, go for an excursion to Mirik Lake via Nepal Border. Overnight Darjeeling. ### Day 5: Darjeeling - NJP Railway Station/IXB Airport After breakfast, proceed to NJP Railway Station / IXB Airport (100 Km / 03 Hrs) for our onward journey. ### Day 6: NJP Railway Station To Kathmandu Via Kakarvitta After crossing the NJP station, we head to Kathmandu vie kakarvitte, night stay at traveling on vehicle and dinner on the way, drop to Kathmandu bus park or as per negotiation All the rates will be quoted on a per person basis in Nepali Rupees & Service Tax (GST) would be applicable as extra as per actual. As per the Indian Govt. (At present, GST is 2.58%) ## Cost includes - Airport transfers by private vehicle - Hotel accommodation as listed, with breakfast - English-speaking guide - Sightseeing and entrance fees as listed in the itinerary - All transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle ## Cost excludes - International flights and visa fees - Travel and rescue insurance - Personal expenses such as drinks, laundry and phone calls - Tips for guides, drivers and staff - Meals not mentioned in the program - Any costs caused by weather, strikes or other events beyond our control ## Frequently asked questions ### Do I need previous trekking experience? Not for most treks. Good general fitness is enough for routes like Ghorepani Poon Hill or Annapurna Base Camp. Each trip page shows its difficulty and maximum altitude; our team will tell you honestly which trips suit you. ### Which permits do I need, and do you arrange them? Most treks need a national park or conservation area permit, and some regions need a restricted area permit. We arrange the permits listed in each trip’s “Cost includes”. ### What is the best time to trek in Nepal? Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) have the clearest mountain views. Each trip page lists its best months. ### Is travel insurance required? Yes. Your insurance must cover trekking at the trip’s maximum altitude, including helicopter evacuation. ### Can I change the itinerary or book a private trip? Yes. Every trip can be run privately or adjusted to your dates, pace and budget — ask for a quote.