Darjeeling · 5 Nights / 6 Days
Kurseong's tea slopes, two nights in Darjeeling and a slower finish in the quieter hills around Mirik.
This route moves gradually from the plains to the high ridge, then eases back into a calmer hill setting. It starts in Kurseong, which breaks the long first drive, spends time in Darjeeling, and ends in Mirik, a quiet hill town with a lake and tea gardens.
The pace is steady, with changes of scenery and accommodation, so it suits travellers who want more than one base without long driving days.
Sample itinerary. These are sample itineraries, designed as relaxed tour options. For a customised, detailed and personalised itinerary built around your dates, interests and pace, please contact us. Plan your journey or call +91 97755 97771.
A short drive of roughly 1.5 to 2 hours takes you to Kurseong, a tea-growing town at the foot of the higher hills. Settle in, then take a gentle walk or tea tasting.
Explore Kurseong's tea gardens and Dow Hill area in the morning. Drive on to Darjeeling, roughly 1.5 hours, and settle in with an easy evening around the Mall.
Choose an early start for Tiger Hill, or a slower morning with Ghoom Monastery and the Batasia Loop. Spend the afternoon on a heritage walk and Observatory Hill, with time to rest.
Take the hill road towards Mirik via Sukhiapokhri and nearby villages, roughly 2.5 to 3 hours depending on conditions. Settle in, then walk around the lake area in the late afternoon.
A relaxed day of short walks, tea gardens and viewpoints around Mirik, plus a local village visit. Take time for rest and views.
Drive to Bagdogra, roughly 2 hours, for onward flights or trains.
The Darjeeling to Mirik road is narrow and can be affected by rain. We confirm the route before departure.
Mirik and Kurseong offer simpler stays than central Darjeeling. We choose carefully and describe what to expect.
Daily driving is short, but hill roads are slow. Add buffer time on departure day.
Best in spring and autumn. Heavy monsoon rain can disrupt this route.
This is a sample itinerary, not a fixed departure. Sequence, stays and activities are confirmed when we plan your journey, subject to availability, season, permits and local conditions.
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