3N / 4D
3N / 4D
Hills & Nature
West Bengal
Darjeeling – Kalimpong – Lava Circuit
Package ID: TG-IN-909738
West Bengal · 3-destination circuit — This 3-night, 4-day journey links Darjeeling, Kalimpong & Lava in West Bengal, run as a single logical route and tailored to your dates. In Darjeeling, the itinerary takes in Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, Tiger Hill & Batasia Loop & War Memorial. In Kalimpong, the itinerary takes in Durpin & Zang Dhok Palri Monastery, Flower nurseries & Deolo Hill. In Lava, the itinerary takes in Lava Monastery, Neora Valley National Park & Changey Falls. The best time to travel is broadly March to May & October to November, with seasons varying along the route. Hotels, inter-city transfers and the day-by-day plan are confirmed at the quotation stage; pricing is on request.
Package IDTG-IN-909738
Duration3N / 4D
StartsDarjeeling
EndsLava
Best seasonMarch to May & October to November
Ideal forNature lovers · heritage & culture lovers · adventure travellers
- Duration
- 3N / 4D
- Cities
- Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Lava
- States
- West Bengal
- Start → End
- Darjeeling → Lava
- Transport
- Private air-conditioned car for all transfers & sightseeing
- Hotels
- 3★ / 4★ (confirmed at quotation)
- Meals
- Daily breakfast (meal plan configurable)
- Best season
- March to May & October to November
- Ideal for
- Nature lovers · heritage & culture lovers · adventure travellers
Day by day
Complete itinerary
Tap any day to expand. Drive distances and times are realistic approximations, stated up front and traffic-dependent — never hidden.
Day 1 Arrive DarjeelingAirport → Darjeeling
- Private transfer & hotel check-in in Darjeeling
- Darjeeling Himalayan Railway
- Tiger Hill
- Batasia Loop & War Memorial
Begin the circuit in Darjeeling. The day is a flexible framework around the destination's key sights; the exact plan, specific hotels and inter-city transfers are confirmed at quotation for your dates.
Darjeeling Himalayan Railway: The UNESCO World Heritage "toy train" narrow-gauge railway.
Tiger Hill: A viewpoint famed for sunrise over Kanchenjunga.
Batasia Loop & War Memorial: A spiral railway loop with a Gorkha war memorial and garden.
✓ Darjeeling Himalayan Railway✓ Tiger Hill✓ Batasia Loop & War Memorial
🛏 Overnight: Darjeeling
Day 2 Darjeeling → KalimpongDarjeeling → Kalimpong
- Route
- Darjeeling → Kalimpong
- Distance
- Approx. — confirmed at quotation
- Travel time
- Approx. — confirmed at quotation
- Mode
- Private air-conditioned car
- Depart
- Morning
- Arrive
- Afternoon
- Alternative
- Train/flight where available
- Depart Darjeeling for Kalimpong by private car (approx. distance & time confirmed at quotation)
- Arrive Kalimpong & hotel check-in
- Durpin & Zang Dhok Palri Monastery
- Flower nurseries
- Deolo Hill
Continue to Kalimpong. The day is a flexible framework around the destination's key sights; the exact plan, specific hotels and inter-city transfers are confirmed at quotation for your dates.
Durpin & Zang Dhok Palri Monastery: A hilltop gompa with sweeping views.
Flower nurseries: Famous orchid and cactus nurseries.
Deolo Hill: The town's highest viewpoint over the Teesta valley.
✓ Durpin & Zang Dhok Palri Monastery✓ Flower nurseries✓ Deolo Hill
🛏 Overnight: Kalimpong
Day 3 Kalimpong → LavaKalimpong → Lava
- Route
- Kalimpong → Lava
- Distance
- Approx. — confirmed at quotation
- Travel time
- Approx. — confirmed at quotation
- Mode
- Private air-conditioned car
- Depart
- Morning
- Arrive
- Afternoon
- Alternative
- Train/flight where available
- Depart Kalimpong for Lava by private car (approx. distance & time confirmed at quotation)
- Arrive Lava & hotel check-in
- Lava Monastery
- Neora Valley National Park
- Changey Falls
Continue to Lava. The day is a flexible framework around the destination's key sights; the exact plan, specific hotels and inter-city transfers are confirmed at quotation for your dates.
Lava Monastery: A Kagyu monastery (Ratnarishi Vihar) in a pine-clad hill village.
Neora Valley National Park: A biodiverse park nearby, among the richest in the eastern Himalaya.
Changey Falls: A waterfall viewpoint a short drive from the village.
✓ Lava Monastery✓ Neora Valley National Park✓ Changey Falls
🛏 Overnight: Lava
Day 4 DepartureLava → airport / onward
- At the hotel
- Private transfer for your onward journey
Private transfer for your onward journey (nearest airport: see enquiry). The final morning is planned around your real departure time.
✓ Onward transfer
Where you stay
Hotels
| Destination | Nights | Category | Meal plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darjeeling | 1 | 3★ / 4★ | Breakfast |
| Kalimpong | 1 | 3★ / 4★ | Breakfast |
| Lava | 1 | 3★ / 4★ | Breakfast |
Specific hotels are confirmed against your dates and budget at quotation — we never claim a named property is included unless your package explicitly specifies it.
Meals
What's included, day by day
| Day | Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 · Arrive Darjeeling | — | Optional | Optional |
| Day 2 · Darjeeling → Kalimpong | ✓ | Optional | Optional |
| Day 3 · Kalimpong → Lava | ✓ | Optional | Optional |
| Day 4 · Departure | ✓ | Optional | Optional |
✓ Included · Optional add-on · — not included. Meal plan (CP / MAP / AP) is configurable per booking.
Inclusions
What's in the price
- ✓3 nights' accommodation on twin-sharing (hotel category confirmed at quotation)
- ✓Daily breakfast at the hotel
- ✓Private air-conditioned car for all transfers & sightseeing across Darjeeling, Kalimpong & Lava
- ✓Sightseeing in Darjeeling, Kalimpong & Lava as per the day-by-day itinerary
- ✓Toll, parking & driver allowance
- ✓Applicable taxes (GST)
Exclusions
Not included
- ✕Flights & train fares to Darjeeling and from Lava (can be added on request)
- ✕Entry fees at monuments & attractions (e.g. Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, Tiger Hill & Batasia Loop & War Memorial)
- ✕Guide, pony/palki, activity & ticketed-experience charges
- ✕Lunch & dinner unless specified
- ✕Personal expenses, tips & shopping
- ✕Travel insurance
- ✕Anything not listed under inclusions
Good to know
Important information
- •This is a multi-destination circuit linking Darjeeling → Kalimpong → Lava; the exact routing, hotels and inter-city transfer distances/times are confirmed at quotation.
- •Best time varies along the route — first stop: March to May & October to November. We advise per destination for your dates.
- •Monument and attraction timings and weekly closures change; we confirm current details close to travel.
- •Carry a government photo ID (Aadhaar / passport) — hotels and some monuments require it.
Who is this for
Ideal travellers
👨👩👧Family
💑Honeymoon
👴Seniors
👥Friends
🏢Corporate
🧳Solo
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| Occupancy | Price / person |
|---|---|
| Single occupancy | — |
| Double / twin sharing (per person) | — |
| Triple sharing (per person) | — |
| Child with bed | — |
| Child without bed | — |
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Questions
Package FAQs
Which places does this 3-night itinerary cover?
Darjeeling, Kalimpong & Lava — covered over 3 nights / 4 days as a single route; see the day-by-day plan.
What will I see in Darjeeling?
In Darjeeling the itinerary includes Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, Tiger Hill & Batasia Loop & War Memorial. Timings and any entry fees are advised for your dates.
What will I see in Kalimpong?
In Kalimpong the itinerary includes Durpin & Zang Dhok Palri Monastery, Flower nurseries & Deolo Hill. Timings and any entry fees are advised for your dates.
What will I see in Lava?
In Lava the itinerary includes Lava Monastery, Neora Valley National Park & Changey Falls. Timings and any entry fees are advised for your dates.
When is the best time to travel this Darjeeling, Kalimpong & Lava route?
Broadly March to May & October to November for the first leg; seasons can differ between stops, which we advise on for your dates.
Can the itinerary be customised?
Yes — it is a flexible framework linking Darjeeling, Kalimpong & Lava. Add nights, stops or activities, or adjust the pace; the exact plan, hotels and transfers are tailored at the quotation stage.
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