Hill-station holidays

Kurseong & Darjeeling Tea Trail

Makaibari tea estate and the toy train at Kurseong, then sunrise at Tiger Hill and the tea gardens and monasteries of Darjeeling.

Trip at a glance

Duration4 days / 3 nights
Starts inKurseong
RouteKurseong · Darjeeling
Places2 destinations
StateWest Bengal, India
Ideal forHill-station holidays, Food and culinary holidays
Trip stylePrivate, customisable
Package codeNX-1WFD8X

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

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Tiger Hill – Darjeeling

Trip overview

Makaibari tea estate and the toy train at Kurseong, then sunrise at Tiger Hill and the tea gardens and monasteries of Darjeeling.

The route spends 1 night in Kurseong and 2 nights in Darjeeling, so you get time for the main sights without changing hotels every day. It suits hill-station holidays and food and culinary holidays, and every day can be shortened, swapped or extended.

Highlights

Makaibari Tea EstateNetaji Subhas Chandra Bose MuseumEagle's CragTiger HillDarjeeling Himalayan RailwayHappy Valley Tea Estate

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Kurseong

Arrive via Bagdogra Airport (IXB) and transfer to your hotel
Check in and settle in
Later: Makaibari Tea Estate: One of Darjeeling's oldest tea gardens, with tastings

Day 2Kurseong to Darjeeling

Travel from Kurseong to Darjeeling by private vehicle
Check in at your Darjeeling hotel
Tea tasting

Day 3Darjeeling: Toy train joy ride and Mall Road walk

Toy train joy ride
Mall Road walk

Day 4Depart from Darjeeling

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

How this version is planned

Realistic drive times on hill roads
Viewpoints planned for clear mornings
Warm layers advised even in summer
A guided food walk or market visit at each main stop
A cooking class where available

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

Kurseong: Stop at Kurseong on the way up to Darjeeling, or stay here for quieter tea-garden homestays.
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: Kurseong, Darjeeling
Ideal for: Hill-station holidays, Food and culinary holidays
Best time: March to May and October to December
Trip style: Private, customisable
Package code: NX-1WFD8X

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?

Kurseong: March to May and October to December. Darjeeling: March to May and October to December.

How do I start the trip from Chennai?

The trip begins in Kurseong (Bagdogra Airport (IXB), about 1.5 hours). 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.