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3 Nights 4 Days
Daily Tour
Unlimited
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Arrival at Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Siliguri and transfer to Tinchuley - Tinchuley is a small mountain village (rather a hamlet) in Darjeeling district and located at an altitude of 5,800 feet and just 03 kilometers above Takdah - The word Tinchuley means Three Ovens (i.e. Tin Chullahs) - And such a name to the village has been given because of the three prominent hilltops that surround the place and which from far look like ovens or challahs - Tinchuley faces the Kalimpong hills - In fact the organization WWF (World Wide Federation) has been actively assisting some 17 families here to develop a model organic village and promote village tourism - Evening free to stroll around the area. Dinner & Overnight stay at Tinchuley.
After Morning Breakfast at Hotel & Options are a walk for about 20 minutes through forest of ferns and reach Gumbadara, another great viewpoint from where you see the river Rangeet and a part of Sikkim - The large rocks here have historical significance - They are great training grounds for rock climbers - There are also several caves here which Guests can explore - Visit the lovely Orange Orchards of Nirmal's nearly 08 kilometers drive from Tinchuley - One family-owned property also has a factory producing fresh orange juice, marmalades & pickles which you can buy at reasonable prices & Visit the Tinchuley Monastery. Here a Lama had meditated for 17 long years - Guests can see the long line of prayer wheels on the outside wall. Evening free to stroll around the area. Dinner & Overnight stay at Tinchuley.
Early morning breakfast at the Hotel & one can walk down to watch the magnificent sunrise from Tinchuley View Point and see how the snow peaks of Kanchenjunga and other Himalayan peaks sparkle as the daylight breaks - There are six tea gardens within short distances where you can experience the garden life, watch tea plucking, visit the factory and see tea processing - The nearest tea estate is the well known Rungli Rungliot known for its Tea Tourism - Another one is Peshoke Tea Estate - Walk through the lovely nature trails, trek and explore the nearby villages - You can visit all attractions that I have described under Takdah as well - Tinchuley is only 03 kilometers from Takdah - One can also visit Lamahatta & Peshok (Lovers View Point i.e. Rungit & Teesta Confluence)- While returning through the other way or Kurseong is the other option - Evening free to stroll around the area. Dinner & Overnight stay at Tinchuley.
One can stroll to the viewpoint for Sunrise view - Back to Homestay or Resort - Early morning breakfast - One has to cross Takdah Bazaar next Takdah Club and cross Teesta Valley Tea Estate - Next through 27th Mile and Teesta Bazaar is on the way next drive further to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Siliguri - The road is along the River Teesta - One can stop at Testa Bazaar or Sevoke Railway Crossing for a cup of Tea - Stop at Sevoke Coronation Bridge if Time permits for Photography - The road is scenic and along the River Teesta - Refreshment at Siliguri - Next drive to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Siliguri –Forwarding. Journey& return to home with sweet memories of Beautiful Darjeeling Holiday Tour.
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