A 5-day curated journey through the Darjeeling hills. Start in Kurseong - the quiet tea town. Move to Darjeeling for Tiger Hill sunrise, Batasia Loop, and the colonial heritage. End in Kalimpong for monasteries, nurseries, and Teesta river views. Stay at locally-run homestays with real Google reviews.
BEST TIME: October-May. Oct-Nov for clearest Kanchenjunga views. March-April for rhododendrons. GETTING THERE: Fly to Bagdogra (IXB). Delhi 2.5hrs, Kolkata 1hr, Mumbai 3hrs, Bangalore 3.5hrs. WHAT TO PACK: Warm layers (Darjeeling is cold year-round, 5-15C in winter), rain jacket, comfortable walking shoes. FOOD: Momos, thukpa, Darjeeling tea, Tibetan cuisine. Glenary's and Keventers in Darjeeling are iconic. MOBILE: Good coverage in Darjeeling town. Patchy in Kurseong and Kalimpong outskirts.
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