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Beautiful Tinchuley Holiday Tour (03 Nights/04 Days)

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Duration

3 Nights 4 Days

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

Unlimited

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Overview

Tinchuley a small hamlet which is about 3kms from Takdah. Out of several attractions here, Tinchuley is famous for two things, wonderful views of the snow peaks of Kanchenjunga and orange orchards.
However, you need not stop at Tinchuley. There is a new road which has been built from Tinchuley which passes through the Peshoke Tea Gardens. This is a wonderful drive as you pass through vast stretches of gardens in all sides on the mountain slope.
Stop at the Peshoke Garden View Point and soak in views all around and drive along. The road winds all the way down mostly through the tea gardens and meets Peshoke road below.

Highlights

  • Gumbadara, lovely Orange Orchards
  • fresh orange juice, marmalades & pickles.
  • Tinchuley Monastery, Peshoke Tea Estate.
  • Lamahatta & Peshok (Lovers View Point i.e. Rungit & Teesta Confluence.
  • Takdah Bazaar next Takdah Club and cross Teesta Valley Tea Estate.
  • Testa Bazaar or Sevoke Railway Crossing for a cup of Tea.

Itinerary

Day 01: New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport/Siliguri (IXB) - Darjeeling

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.

Day 02: Tinchuley - Local Sightseeing

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.

Day 03: Sightseeing around 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.

Day 04: Departure - Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Siliguri

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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Included/Excluded

  • Hotel accommodation.
  • Meal as per requirement (EP,CP,AP,MAP)
  • Transportation.
  • Sightseeing as per itinerary.
  • Taxes included i.e. Toll Tax, Parking Fee, Green Tax, Driver & Fuel Expense, etc.
  • 05% GST extra.
  • Guide Charges.
  • Camera Fees or monument fee.
  • All activities by your own cost.

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