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    Tour To Darjeeling + Bhutan

    Links: Darjeeling_Map Darjeeling_Road


    Day 1: Kolkata to Darjeeling

    1. Travel to Darjeeling:
    ○ By Train: Board an overnight train from Kolkata to New Jalpaiguri (NJP).
    ■ Recommended train: Darjeeling Mail (12343), departing from Kolkata
    (SDAH) at 10:05 PM and arriving at NJP around 8:00 AM the next day.
    ○ By Car/Taxi: From NJP, hire a taxi to Darjeeling (approximately 3 hours).
    2. Arrival in Darjeeling:
    ○ Check into your pre-booked hotel.
    ○ Start exploring Darjeeling on the same day.

    Day 2-4: Stay in Darjeeling

    ● Day 2: Explore Darjeeling:


    ○ Visit Tiger Hill for sunrise.
    ○ Explore Ghoom Monastery and Batasia Loop.
    ○ Visit the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (Toy Train).
    ● Day 3: Sightseeing:
    ○ Visit Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park and Himalayan Mountaineering
    Institute.
    ○ Explore the Tibetan Refugee Self-Help Centre.
    ○ Visit the Japanese Peace Pagoda.
    ● Day 4: Leisure and Local Experiences:
    ○ Visit Happy Valley Tea Estate.
    ○ Stroll around Mall Road and Chowrasta.
    ○ Travel from Darjeeling to NJP/Siliguri Junction:
    ■ Start in the evening by 6:00 PM.
    ■ Hire a taxi from Darjeeling to NJP/Siliguri Junction. The journey takes
    approximately 3 hours.
    ■ If there is a train available from NJP/Siliguri Junction to Hasimara that
    night, take the train and stay overnight in Hasimara.
    ■ If no suitable train is available: Check into a hotel at NJP/Siliguri
    Junction and stay overnight. The next day, take the morning train to
    Hasimara.

    Day 5: Hasimara to Jaigaon (Phuentsholing, Bhutan Border)

    1. Travel from Hasimara to Jaigaon:


    ○ From Hasimara Railway Station, hire a taxi or take a shared jeep to Jaigaon. The
    journey takes approximately 30 minutes.
    2. Explore Phuentsholing (Bhutan Border):
    ○ Cross the border to Phuentsholing, Bhutan by 8 AM.
    ○ Obtain necessary permits at the Immigration Office.
    ○ Take a tour guide (hire a taxi) and explore Bhutan.
    ○ Return to Jaigaon by 8 PM.
    ○ Stay overnight either in Jaigaon or Hasimara.
    Day 6: Hasimara/Alipurduar

    1. Explore Hasimara/Alipurduar:
    ○ Depending on the available time, explore nearby places such as Jaldapara
    National Park or Buxa Fort.
    ○ Check out from the hotel and prepare for the return journey.
    2. Travel to Kolkata:
    ○ Board the Kanchankanya Express (13150) from Hasimara or Alipurduar Junction,
    depending on the convenience.
    ■ Departure from Alipurduar Junction: 4:00 PM
    ■ Departure from Hasimara: 4:40 PM
    ■ Arrival in Kolkata (SDAH): 8:15 AM the next day.

    Notes:
    ● Accommodation: Ensure all accommodations are pre-booked to avoid last-minute
    hassles.
    ● Permits for Bhutan: Indian citizens need an entry permit to visit Bhutan, which can be
    obtained at the Phuentsholing border. Carry valid identification (passport, voter ID).
    ● Travel Insurance: Consider travel insurance for safety and emergencies.
    ● Train Tickets: Book train tickets in advance, especially for overnight journeys, to secure
    confirmed seats/berths.
    ● Train schedule: Check train schedules regularly for any changes or cancellations.
    ● Weather: Carry an umbrella or raincoat if traveling during the monsoon season.

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