How long to stay in Darjeeling etc.?

lmccorkle · Sep 9th, 2009, 19:29

How long is needed in Darjeeling? Is it better to do Darjeeling/Kalimpong/Gangtok over 7 days or just do day trips from Darjeeling? Is there enough to do there for that long?
Thanks!

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vinaysinha · Sep 11th, 2009, 14:53

7 days would be alittle too long in Darjeeling. Nothing much to do & even the place is known more for its tradition and old time glory. Did not find it captivating enough other than the stay at the te garden. I would recommend that you skip darjeeling all together and instead opt for Gangtok, Yum Thang, Guru Dongmaar & Pelling in those 7 days.

vineetsaini19 · Sep 11th, 2009, 17:43

I would advise you to plan your itinerary with the destinations of your choice as Darjeeling needs just 1 or 2 days max. for site seeing but donot skip Darjeeling.

If you are coming for 7 days,then the following itinerary can help u:
Day 1 - Darjeeling
Day 2 - Siteseeing
Day 3 - Gangtok
Day 4 - Site seeing
Day 5 - Pelling
Day 6 -Site seeing
Day 7 - Back home.

This is just an idea. Rest, you can manage and make changes as per your choice.

Good Luck

Sep 9th, 2009, 19:29	#1
lmccorkle Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bombay Posts: 1	How long to stay in Darjeeling etc.? How long is needed in Darjeeling? Is it better to do Darjeeling/Kalimpong/Gangtok over 7 days or just do day trips from Darjeeling? Is there enough to do there for that long? Thanks! Mod Note: I have added a bit more to your title so it is obvious what your questions are about, lmccorkle. And welcome to India Mike!

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Sep 11th, 2009, 14:53	#2
vinaysinha Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: India Posts: 18	7 days would be alittle too long in Darjeeling. Nothing much to do & even the place is known more for its tradition and old time glory. Did not find it captivating enough other than the stay at the te garden. I would recommend that you skip darjeeling all together and instead opt for Gangtok, Yum Thang, Guru Dongmaar & Pelling in those 7 days.

Sep 11th, 2009, 17:43	#3
vineetsaini19 Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chandigarh Posts: 49	I would advise you to plan your itinerary with the destinations of your choice as Darjeeling needs just 1 or 2 days max. for site seeing but donot skip Darjeeling. If you are coming for 7 days,then the following itinerary can help u: Day 1 - Darjeeling Day 2 - Siteseeing Day 3 - Gangtok Day 4 - Site seeing Day 5 - Pelling Day 6 -Site seeing Day 7 - Back home. This is just an idea. Rest, you can manage and make changes as per your choice. Good Luck