Darjeeling --- 5 Days!!

sayali · Sep 5th, 2008, 23:29

We are planning vacation of 5 days at Darjeeling. Our plan is to see darjeeling & surrounding places as far as possible. I've included all the places but I don't know whether it is practical. So could you please amend my plan so that I'll not miss out anything & still it will be feasible.

Day 1 : Tiger Hill, Senchal Lake, Tea Plantation / Garden, Darjeeling-Rangeet Valley Passenger Ropeway, Kanchenjunga Views at Bhan Bhakta Sarani, Batasia Loop

Day 2 & 3 :
1. Pelling - Kecheoropalri Lake, Kanchanzonga Water Falls, Sangay Waterfall, Darap Falls, Changay Waterfalls, Pemayangtse Monastery, Singshore Bridge, Rimbi waterfall
2. Yuksom (33kms from Pelling) - Darap Rock Garden, Famrong Water Fall, Nyingma Dubdi Monastery / Gompa
3. Namchi - Samudraptse, Temi Tea Garden

Day 4 : Kalimpong - Durpin Daar hills, Coronation Bridge, River Teesta

Day 5 :
1. Mirik (50kms) - Sumendu Lake, sunset/ sunrise at Rameetay Dara, Rai Dhap
2. Kurseong - Eagle's Crag
3. Siliguri - Jaldhaka

I need to reach Bagdogra by 15:00 to catch flight.

jyotirmoy · Sep 5th, 2008, 23:36

Oh my God can you accomodate all these or rather digest all these?
Please mention when exactly you are visiting, that will help others to recommend places... in the mountains lot depends on when you plan to visit.

sayali · Sep 6th, 2008, 00:54

I would be going sept end. Yes I know it is too much & that's why I'm expecting from all you experts to amend it as per practicalities so that I'll not missed out the best of it.

somnath · Sep 6th, 2008, 21:01

Hi Sayali,
Welcome to Indiamike.

http://www.indiamike.com/india/west-...-advice-t9000/

- this thread can give you some idea.

zoltan · Sep 7th, 2008, 10:00

There are a few tea plantations around the end of the rope bridge. You could always visit one of these when you get off. When I was there, I was the only gora in the area & was taken through the plantation factory by one of the managers, who explained all the workings to me. Totally fascinating.

And you didn't include the snow leopard breeding compound - for me, it's a must-see location.

Cheers
Zoltan

breeze · Sep 7th, 2008, 13:41

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Originally Posted by sayali

We are planning vacation of 5 days at Darjeeling. Our plan is to see darjeeling & surrounding places as far as possible. I've included all the places but I don't know whether it is practical. So could you please amend my plan so that I'll not miss out anything & still it will be feasible.

Day 1 : Tiger Hill, Senchal Lake, Tea Plantation / Garden, Darjeeling-Rangeet Valley Passenger Ropeway, Kanchenjunga Views at Bhan Bhakta Sarani, Batasia Loop

Day 2 & 3 :
1. Pelling - Kecheoropalri Lake, Kanchanzonga Water Falls, Sangay Waterfall, Darap Falls, Changay Waterfalls, Pemayangtse Monastery, Singshore Bridge, Rimbi waterfall
2. Yuksom (33kms from Pelling) - Darap Rock Garden, Famrong Water Fall, Nyingma Dubdi Monastery / Gompa
3. Namchi - Samudraptse, Temi Tea Garden

Day 4 : Kalimpong - Durpin Daar hills, Coronation Bridge, River Teesta

Day 5 :
1. Mirik (50kms) - Sumendu Lake, sunset/ sunrise at Rameetay Dara, Rai Dhap
2. Kurseong - Eagle's Crag
3. Siliguri - Jaldhaka

I need to reach Bagdogra by 15:00 to catch flight.

I hate to burst your bubble - but going by your itinerary, you can only visit each place, take a snap, and say "i've been there too".
If you really want to enjoy the beauty of Darjeeling, I suggest you stay three days at just Darjeeling, walk around, and explore on foot. Try and avoid taking those horrendous "5 spots in one day" "7 spots in one day" package trips.
You can spend a couple of days in Mirik (lovely, lovely place), and keep the rest for another holiday.

That's the only way you'll be able to absorb the wonder of this place...

s_k_m13 · Sep 23rd, 2008, 18:20

You have not mentioned the timings or how you would reach Darjeeling. This is because, on Day-1, if you reach Darjeeling, there is no point in going to Tiger-Hill on that day. You should visit Tiger Hill in the early morning.
Still it seems you have a 4 night 5 day plan. Then spend first two days in Darjeeling. You can cover all sightseeing places of Darjeeing along with Tiger-Hill on Day-2 itself.
On Day-3, move to Kalimpong and sightseeing.
On Day-4, move to Lava-Lolegaon and sightseeing there. It would be good to spend that night at Lolegaon. If hotel not found, overnight at Lava.
Day-5: return to Siliguri.

Sep 5th, 2008, 23:29	#1
sayali Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: India Posts: 7	Darjeeling --- 5 Days!! We are planning vacation of 5 days at Darjeeling. Our plan is to see darjeeling & surrounding places as far as possible. I've included all the places but I don't know whether it is practical. So could you please amend my plan so that I'll not miss out anything & still it will be feasible. Day 1 : Tiger Hill, Senchal Lake, Tea Plantation / Garden, Darjeeling-Rangeet Valley Passenger Ropeway, Kanchenjunga Views at Bhan Bhakta Sarani, Batasia Loop Day 2 & 3 : 1. Pelling - Kecheoropalri Lake, Kanchanzonga Water Falls, Sangay Waterfall, Darap Falls, Changay Waterfalls, Pemayangtse Monastery, Singshore Bridge, Rimbi waterfall 2. Yuksom (33kms from Pelling) - Darap Rock Garden, Famrong Water Fall, Nyingma Dubdi Monastery / Gompa 3. Namchi - Samudraptse, Temi Tea Garden Day 4 : Kalimpong - Durpin Daar hills, Coronation Bridge, River Teesta Day 5 : 1. Mirik (50kms) - Sumendu Lake, sunset/ sunrise at Rameetay Dara, Rai Dhap 2. Kurseong - Eagle's Crag 3. Siliguri - Jaldhaka I need to reach Bagdogra by 15:00 to catch flight.

Sep 6th, 2008, 21:01	#4
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zoltan Maha Guru Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 899	There are a few tea plantations around the end of the rope bridge. You could always visit one of these when you get off. When I was there, I was the only gora in the area & was taken through the plantation factory by one of the managers, who explained all the workings to me. Totally fascinating. And you didn't include the snow leopard breeding compound - for me, it's a must-see location. Cheers Zoltan __________________ India (and other) photos click here

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s_k_m13 Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Kolkata Posts: 2	You have not mentioned the timings or how you would reach Darjeeling. This is because, on Day-1, if you reach Darjeeling, there is no point in going to Tiger-Hill on that day. You should visit Tiger Hill in the early morning. Still it seems you have a 4 night 5 day plan. Then spend first two days in Darjeeling. You can cover all sightseeing places of Darjeeing along with Tiger-Hill on Day-2 itself. On Day-3, move to Kalimpong and sightseeing. On Day-4, move to Lava-Lolegaon and sightseeing there. It would be good to spend that night at Lolegaon. If hotel not found, overnight at Lava. Day-5: return to Siliguri.