Train journeys

Darjeeling Tea & Toy Train

A tea-estate stay, the UNESCO toy train to Ghum and the Batasia Loop, and sunrise over Kanchenjunga.

Trip at a glance

Duration4 days / 3 nights
Starts inDarjeeling
RouteDarjeeling
Places1 destination
StateWest Bengal, India
Ideal forTrain journeys, Hill-station holidays
Trip stylePrivate, customisable
Package codeNX-N1A452

Best time to visit: March to May and October to December

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Darjeeling, West Bengal

Trip overview

A tea-estate stay, the UNESCO toy train to Ghum and the Batasia Loop, and sunrise over Kanchenjunga.

The route spends 3 nights in Darjeeling, so you get time for the main sights without changing hotels every day. It suits train journeys and hill-station holidays, and every day can be shortened, swapped or extended.

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Highlights

Tiger HillDarjeeling Himalayan RailwayHappy Valley Tea Estate

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Darjeeling

Arrive via Bagdogra Airport (IXB) and transfer to your hotel
Check in and settle in
Later: Toy train joy ride

Day 2Darjeeling: Tiger Hill and Happy Valley Tea Estate

Tiger Hill: Sunrise over Kanchenjunga
Happy Valley Tea Estate: Tea factory and tasting

Day 3Darjeeling: Himalayan Mountaineering Institute and Padmaja Naidu Zoo

Himalayan Mountaineering Institute: Museum of Everest expeditions
Padmaja Naidu Zoo: Red pandas and snow leopards

Day 4Depart from Darjeeling

Breakfast and hotel check-out
Transfer to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) for your journey home

How this version is planned

Train seats booked as soon as bookings open
A road alternative planned in case seats are unavailable
Luggage handled so you can travel light on board
Realistic drive times on hill roads
Viewpoints planned for clear mornings

This is a suggested itinerary. Sightseeing order may change with opening days, weather and local conditions; your final plan is in your written quote.

Good to know

Darjeeling: Leave for Tiger Hill around 4 am; clear mornings are most likely in October–November.

At a glance

Duration: 4 days / 3 nights
Route: Darjeeling
Ideal for: Train journeys, Hill-station holidays
Best time: March to May and October to December
Trip style: Private, customisable
Package code: NX-N1A452

Plan this trip

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Prices depend on dates, hotel category and group size, so we quote each trip individually.

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Typically included

Hotel stay for 3 nights with daily breakfast (hotel category as per your quote)
Private air-conditioned vehicle for transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary
Pick-up and drop at the arrival and departure point
Driver allowances, tolls, parking and fuel for the itinerary route
Trip support from our Chennai team on WhatsApp

Not included

Flights or train tickets unless added to your quote
Lunch and dinner unless stated
Entry tickets, camera fees and optional activities unless stated
Personal expenses such as laundry, tips and shopping
Travel insurance
GST as applicable

Final inclusions are listed in your written quote.

FAQs

Questions about this trip

Can I change this itinerary?

Yes. This is a private, customisable itinerary. We can add or remove nights, change hotels, swap sightseeing and adjust the pace before you book.

When is the best time for this trip?

Darjeeling: March to May and October to December.

How do I start the trip from Chennai?

The trip begins in Darjeeling (Bagdogra Airport (IXB), about 70 km). We can add flights or train tickets from Chennai or any other city to your quote.

How much does this package cost?

We quote each trip individually because the price depends on travel dates, hotel category, room sharing and group size. Request a quote and we send a price on WhatsApp.