Darjeeling & Kalimpong Experience

• Day 1 sightseeing depends on arrival time
• Tiger Hill visit depends on weather conditions
• Travel time in hills may vary due to traffic
• Last night stay in Siliguri ensures a smooth early airport transfer
• Itinerary may be adjusted due to operational or weather conditions

• The trip starts and ends at Bagdogra Airport (IXB). Flights and trains are not included, so you can book the fare that suits you; we fit the first and last day around your times.

• Message us on WhatsApp with your dates and group size.
• We send the written itinerary and price, with your hotels and homestays named.
• You book with a deposit by bank transfer; the balance is due before you travel.

₹18,900 per person for 2 travellers, ₹15,900 for 4 and ₹14,000 for 6. The price covers your stays, the private car and driver, and pick-up and drop at Bagdogra Airport (IXB); the full list of what is and is not included is on this page.

March to May is ideal, the skies are clear, rhododendrons are in bloom, and Kanchenjunga is frequently visible from Tiger Hill. October and November are the next best window, with crisp post-monsoon air and excellent visibility. Avoid June to early September when road conditions in the hills can be unpredictable. December and January are cold but offer a quieter, frost-tinged atmosphere if you enjoy winter mountains.

Fly into Bagdogra Airport (IXB) from Bengaluru, Delhi, Mumbai, or Kolkata, flights are typically 2 to 2.5 hours. Alternatively, take a train to New Jalpaiguri (NJP) railway station, which is well-connected across India. From Bagdogra or NJP, ClearEast Trip arranges your pickup directly. The package covers all transfers from arrival to your Bagdogra departure drop.

The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, the famous UNESCO-listed Toy Train, is not included in the base package, as the charges are separate and depend on availability. Your guide can arrange it on the spot. The Batasia Loop, where the narrow-gauge track makes its famous spiral, is included as a sightseeing stop and gives you a great photo opportunity with the train even if you skip the ride.

Nathula Pass is near Gangtok in Sikkim, not Darjeeling, so it is not on this itinerary. A Protected Area Permit issued through a registered travel agency is required for Nathula, and it requires a separate Sikkim-based itinerary. If you want to combine Nathula with Darjeeling and Kalimpong, ClearEast Trip can design a custom Sikkim extension, just ask over WhatsApp before booking.

Included: 4 nights accommodation (2N Kalimpong, 1N Darjeeling, 1N Siliguri), daily breakfast, Bagdogra airport pickup and drop, all sightseeing drives as per the itinerary, and driver allowance, fuel, toll, and parking fees. Not included: flights, lunch and dinner, entry tickets to sites, Toy Train or ropeway charges, personal expenses, and travel insurance.

Message us on WhatsApp at +91 90360 21836 with your dates and group size. We answer your questions first, then confirm your seats with a deposit by bank transfer. For most dates, 4 to 6 weeks ahead is comfortable. No permits are needed for Darjeeling or Kalimpong.