Explore Queen Of Hills Day Tour in Darjeeling

  • Starting price : 89
  • Duration : 1 Day
  • Start city : Darjeeling  
Overview

Departure Point:Traveler pickup is offered

Departure Time:4:30 AM

Explore Darjeeling's many great sites on this guided day trip of the region. Meet your guide in the early morning to watch the sunrise over Tiger Hill, the highest point in the area, seeing Mt. Everest and Mt. Kanchenjunga in the distance. Then trek to the middle of a forest to marvel at the enchanting Sinchel Temple. Indulge in a hearth northern Indian breakfast while learning about the history of the area. Throughout the day, visit temples and do some shopping while stopping for meals along the way with the tour concluding in the early evening.

 

Highlights
  • Small-group guided day trip around Darjeeling
  • Watch the sunrise over Tiger Hill, the highest point in the area
  • Trek through the forest to see ancient temples
  • Indulge in a delicious breakfast, lunch and dinner along the way
  • Hear about the fascinating history of Tenzing Norgay, the sherpa who, along with Edmund Hillary, was the first to reach the top of Mt. Everest
  • Get picked up and dropped off at your hotel
  • Small-group tour ensures a lot of attention from the guide

 

Itinerary

Get picked up from your hotel early in the morning at 4:30 am, meet your expert local guide and drive to Tiger Hill. Keep your camera ready as we start early for you to catch the perfect Sunrise on Tiger Hill, the highest point in the region. Capture the vastness of Mt. Everest and Mt. Kanchenjunga as the first rays of rising sun touch the snowy hills of the Eastern HImalayas. Let your guide help you understand local legend and stories of the place.

From Tiger Hill, take a small trek uphill to visit the Sinchel temple, dedicated to Hindu Goddess Durga. Located in the middle of the forest, the temple has it's own charm and is often flocked with devotees. Return from the hill top and en route take a quick stop at Ghoom Monastery, one of Darjeeling’s oldest Tibetan Buddhist monasteries. Visitors come to catch the glimpse of 15-foot tall statue of Buddha and the huge oil lamps that keep burning throughout the year.

Proceed to visit the War memorial of Darjeeling, created in the honor of Gorkha soldiers. Click some breath-taking pictures and proceed back to the city center, locally known as Chowrasta. In the company of your guide, proceed to the best breakfast joint in the city, the Keventers.

Devour the flavors of Northeast India and proceed to the Himalayan mountaineering Institute, a pilgrimage for climbing enthusiasts. Learn from your guide all about Tenzing Norgay and the first ever Mt. Everest expedition.

Stop over for traditional lunch, proceed to the Mall road and take a pony ride,  and take in the beautiful simplicity of the scenery of Darjeeling. Walk past an array of boutiques, restaurants, and antique stores selling traditional garments, carpets, rugs, paintings, jewelry and much more. After your break, you will be dropped back to your hotel at 7 pm as the tour comes to an end.

 

Inclusions
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Local taxes
  • Lunch
  • Breakfast
  • Professional guide
  • Round-trip shared transfer
Exclusions
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Spotlight Of Tour
Duration : 1 Day
Starting price : 89 Per Person
Route : Darjeeling Darjeeling
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