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Himalayan Railway in Darjeeling
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Himalayan Railway

5 days · 8 people

A nostalgic hill station perched high in the Himalayas.

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  • Tiger Hill sunrise over Kangchenjunga
  • Riding the historic Toy Train
  • Happy Valley Tea Estate
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Day by day.

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  1. 1
    Day 1

    Up the Mountain

    Land in Bagdogra. Take the 3-hour winding, steep drive up to Darjeeling town (6,700 ft). Evening walk on the Mall Road.

  2. 2
    Day 2

    The Toy Train

    Ride the UNESCO heritage Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (Toy Train) powered by an antique steam engine up to the Batasia Loop.

  3. 3
    Day 3

    Kangchenjunga Sunrise

    Wake at 3:30 AM and drive to Tiger Hill. Watch the first light hit Mt. Kangchenjunga, the third highest peak in the world.

  4. 4
    Day 4

    Tea & Monasteries

    Tour the Happy Valley Tea Estate to see orthodox tea production. Afternoon visit to the peaceful Ghoom Monastery.

  5. 5
    Day 5

    Descent

    Buy some first-flush tea leaves before taking the winding road back down to Bagdogra.

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5 days · from ₹67,500/person