5 most popular North Bengal Tourism Holiday Tour around Darjeeling

5 most popular North Bengal Tourism Holiday Tour around Darjeeling: Welcome to gotravelblogger, where we bring you the top 5 tour plans of North Bengal. In this article, we will be sharing the 5 most popular tour plans for North Bengal, with a focus on short tours lasting 3-4 days. However, if you prefer a longer tour, you can always combine two tour plans.

We will discuss the destinations covered in each tour plan, top tourist spots to visit, accommodations, and modes of transportation.  All of the destinations we’ll be discussing can be reached by train or air. To reach New Jalpaiguri railway station or Bagdogra airport, take either a reserved cab or a shared car. Typically, it will take 3-5 hours to reach your destination from the railway station or airport. Let’s get started with tour plan 1, which is a 3-day tour of Darjeeling, the most famous hill station in West Bengal.

Tour Plan 1 – Darjeeling Sightseeing

At this idyllic location, you will discover lush green tea gardens, picturesque viewpoints, delectable cuisine, and famous eateries. Additionally, the Himalayan Mountain railways, recognized as a UNESCO world heritage site, and old colonial charm are integral to the ambiance. Over the course of three days, you will have the opportunity to explore numerous tourist attractions in Darjeeling.

Tiger Hill, renowned for its stunning sunrise vistas, Batasia Loop, a scenic train pathway surrounded by verdant foliage, and Ghoom Monastery, an ancient Buddhist shrine and a popular destination in Darjeeling, are among the highlights. Furthermore, you will visit the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute to explore the museum, the Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, which boasts an impressive animal collection, Tenzin and Gombu Rock, a vast natural rock where rock climbing training is conducted by HMI Pattabong Tea Estate, one of Darjeeling’s tea gardens, and the Darjeeling Peace Pagoda, a Japanese temple and Buddhist pagoda situated on a hilltop renowned for its panoramic views of the surroundings.

In addition, you will visit the Darjeeling Rock Garden and Ganga Maya Park, two gorgeous parks, Lamahatta, a small village and nature park renowned for ecotourism, and Mirik, a picturesque lake near Darjeeling. Finally, the Darjeeling Mall, the town’s pulsating hub, and a shopper’s paradise is a must-visit. 

Tour Plan 2 – Kalimpong Sightseeing

The next tour plan is a 2-day Kalimpong tour. This picturesque hill station in West Bengal is located at the foothills of the Himalayas and is famous for its orchids. During your visit, you will have the opportunity to explore the following tourist destinations in Kalimpong:

• Morgan House: A British Colonial Bungalow that has been converted into a hotel run by West Bengal Tourism Development Corporation.
• Army Golf Course: The famous golf course of Kalimpong is maintained by the Indian Army.
• Durpin Monastery: One of the most popular monasteries in Kalimpong.
• Kalimpong Kali Mandir: A famous Hindu shrine in Kalimpong dedicated to Goddess Kali.
• Orchid Nursery: Don’t miss the chance to visit the orchid nurseries while you’re in Kalimpong.
• Deolo Hill: A beautiful hill with a well-manicured park on top.
• Lord Buddha Statue and Park: A picturesque garden and park on Deolo Hill.
• Hanuman Temple: A famous Hindu shrine and park on Deolo Hill.
• Goddess Durga Temple: Another beautiful temple dedicated to Goddess Durga.
• Mangal Dham: A stunning temple built in memory of Shri Mangaldasji Maharaj.

Tour Plan 3 – Lava, Lolegaon, and Rishop

Our next tour plan is a 3-day Lava, Lolegaon, and Rishop tour plan. These three beautiful villages in North Bengal offer serenity and nature. Start your tour from Lolegaon and visit the following places:

• Lolegaon: A quiet hamlet where you can visit the dhupi and cypress forests and see some rare orchids.
• Lava: A small picturesque village.
• Neora Valley National Park: Home to a large variety of flora and fauna.
• Lava Monastery: The famous Buddhist Monastery.
• Rishop: A small village on the hilltop, famous for stunning 360-degree views of the snow-covered Himalayan mountain range.

Tour Plan 4 – Dooars 1st Tour Plan

Our 4th tour plan is a 3-day Dooars tour plan. Dooars is the foothill of the Himalayas and is popular for its scenic beauty. Since Dooars is a huge region, it is impossible to cover all the tourist places in a single tour. We suggest that you cover the entire region in two different tour plans, and here is the first one. Start your tour from Buxa and visit the following places:

• Buxa Tiger Reserve: Enjoy a safari inside the forest.
• Buxa Fort: A place of historical importance.
• Jayanti river: A scenic place where you can also visit Mahakal caves.
• Take a tour of this dense forest and enjoy nature.
• Jhalong: A beautiful village.
• Jaldhaka: A beautiful river. Enjoy a visit to the side of the Jaldhaka River and see the hydroelectric power plant.
• Bindu: A small and scenic village on the Bhutan border. Here, you can see the Bhutan-India border and visit the local market.

Tour Plan 5 – Dooars 2nd Tour Plan

In this second tour, we will mainly cover Murti, Samsing, Suntalekhola, Gorumara Reserve Forest, and Jaldapara Reserve Forest.

Start your tour from Murti. You can reach Murti either from New Jalpaiguri or Bagdogra, or you can directly reach Chalsa railway station which is the nearest to Murti.

In 3 days, you will be able to visit the following tourist places:

Day 1:

• Murti – Enjoy the scenic beauty of this beautiful river.
• Samsing – A scenic village famous for tea gardens.
• Suntalekhola – A beautiful quiet village popular for scenic beauty.

Day 2:

• Rocky Island – Another scenic spot beside a river.
• Gorumara Reserve Forest – Take a safari inside this forest.

Day 3:

• Jaldapara Reserve Forest – Take a safari inside this forest.

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