About this 4N / 5D Hidden Darjeeling Package
This 4N / 5D Hidden Darjeeling tour is based at Peshok (4 nights) – a quiet tea-garden village between Darjeeling and Kalimpong – covering the tea estates of Peshok, Lamahatta, Takdah and Tinchuley, Darjeeling sightseeing and Kalimpong.
Pickup and drop are at NJP railway station / Bagdogra airport. You stay 4 nights at Peshok with breakfast and dinner and the same private cab stays with you for the whole trip. You stay at Hari Mang Imm Homestay in Himali Gaon, Peshok tea estate. The price is a fixed rate per person that depends on your group size – see the price table below.
Day-wise plan – Day 1: NJP Pickup → Bengal Safari (optional) → Peshok · Lover’s Meet View Point; Day 2: Peshok Local Sightseeing · Lamahatta · Takdah · Tinchuley · Orange Garden; Day 3: Darjeeling Sightseeing · Ghoom Monastery · Batasia Loop · Zoo & HMI · Peace Pagoda; Day 4: Kalimpong Sightseeing · Durpin Monastery · Deolo Park · Morgan House; Day 5: Peshok → Lepchajagat → Simana → Mirik → NJP Drop.
Travel Himalayas is an HP Govt. approved tour operator since 2002. See also our Himachal packages, Andaman packages and the booking procedure.
🗓️ Last updated: · For families, couples & groups
4N / 5D Hidden Darjeeling – Quick Facts
| 🗓️ Duration | 4 Nights / 5 Days |
|---|---|
| 💰 Price | ₹16,850 per person (2 persons) · ₹13,100 (4 persons) · ₹11,300 (6 persons) – see the price table |
| 📍 Pickup / Drop | NJP railway station / Bagdogra airport |
| 🏨 Night stay | Peshok × 4 |
| ⛰️ Highest point | Darjeeling – 2,042 m |
| 🌤️ Best time | March – June: pleasant weather; July – September: monsoon – Meghalaya waterfalls at their best |
4N / 5D Hidden Darjeeling – Short Itinerary
- DAY 1NJP Pickup → Bengal Safari (optional) → Peshok · Lover’s Meet View Point75 Kms3-4 Hours
- DAY 2Peshok Local Sightseeing · Lamahatta · Takdah · Tinchuley · Orange Garden55 Kms6-7 Hours
- DAY 3Darjeeling Sightseeing · Ghoom Monastery · Batasia Loop · Zoo & HMI · Peace Pagoda75 Kms8-9 Hours
- DAY 4Kalimpong Sightseeing · Durpin Monastery · Deolo Park · Morgan House90 Kms7-8 Hours
- DAY 5Peshok → Lepchajagat → Simana → Mirik → NJP Drop130 Kms6-7 Hours
Route Map – 4N / 5D Hidden Darjeeling
🖱️ Click on the map, then scroll the mouse wheel to zoom in / out · double-click to zoom on a spot · drag to move · ＋ / － / ⟲ buttons · on mobile pinch with two fingers
🧭 Map drawn from real map coordinates (north is up). 📏 km = approx. distance from the nearest night stay. Red dots = night stay. Lines join the stops of each day – mountain roads curve a lot more. Tap a day to highlight its route.
Day-wise Detail Itinerary with Distance & Time
DAY 1NJP Pickup → Bengal Safari (optional) → Peshok · Lover’s Meet View Point (75 Kms / 3-4 Hours)
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Pickup from NJP railway station (or Bagdogra airport). On the way you can visit the Bengal Safari park at Siliguri (optional), then drive up the Teesta valley to Peshok – walk in the Peshok tea estate and see the Lover’s Meet view point where the Teesta and Rangeet rivers meet:
- Bengal Safari Park · Siliguri · optional
Wildlife safari park on the Sevoke road – tigers, rhinos, deer and bears on a bus safari (ticket extra). - Peshok Tea Estate · Peshok
Old tea garden on the slopes above the Teesta valley – walk among the tea bushes. - Lovers Meet View Point · Teesta – Rangeet
Viewpoint over the meeting of the Teesta and Rangeet rivers.
| Route | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| NJP → Bengal Safari (Sevoke road) | approx. 15 km | 30 min |
| Sevoke → Teesta valley → Peshok | approx. 60 km | 2.5 hrs |
🌙 Overnight stay at hotel in Peshok
DAY 2Peshok Local Sightseeing · Lamahatta · Takdah · Tinchuley · Orange Garden (55 Kms / 6-7 Hours)
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A relaxed day in the hidden hill villages around Peshok – the Lamahatta eco park, the orchid garden at Takdah, the Gumbadara view point at Tinchuley and the Nirmal Farms orange garden:
- Lamahatta Eco Park · Lamahatta
Pine-forest eco park with prayer flags and a small lake at the top of the walk. - Takdah Orchid Garden · Takdah
Orchid nursery in the quiet old cantonment village of Takdah. - Tinchuley Gumbadara View Point · Tinchuley
Gumbadara viewpoint over the Teesta – Rangeet valleys and the Kanchenjunga range. - Nirmal Farms Orange Garden · Orange garden
Visit an orange orchard – the fruit season is November to January.
| Route | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Peshok → Takdah → Tinchuley | approx. 15 km | 1 hr |
| Tinchuley → Lamahatta | approx. 15 km | 45 min |
| Lamahatta → Peshok | approx. 20 km | 1 hr |
🌙 Overnight stay at hotel in Peshok
DAY 3Darjeeling Sightseeing · Ghoom Monastery · Batasia Loop · Zoo & HMI · Peace Pagoda (75 Kms / 8-9 Hours)
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Full-day Darjeeling tour from Peshok – Ghoom monastery, the Batasia loop, the zoo & Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Tenzing rock, the Chitrey tea garden, the Japanese temple and the Peace Pagoda:
- Ghoom Monastery · Ghoom
Old Yiga Choeling monastery with a large statue of the Maitreya Buddha. - Batasia Loop · Ghoom
Toy train loop with the war memorial and Kanchenjunga view. - Himalayan Mountaineering Institute · Zoo & HMI
Tenzing Norgay’s institute and the Padmaja Naidu zoo with red pandas. - Tenzing Rock · Darjeeling
Big rock named after Tenzing Norgay, used for rock-climbing practice. - Chitrey Tea Garden · Darjeeling hills
Tea garden stop with views and fresh Darjeeling tea. - Japanese Temple & Peace Pagoda · Jalapahar
Japanese Buddhist temple and the white Peace Pagoda above Darjeeling.
| Route | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Peshok → Ghoom | approx. 22 km | 1 hr |
| Ghoom, Batasia loop & Darjeeling sightseeing | approx. 25 km | 5 hrs |
| Darjeeling → Peshok | approx. 25 km | 1.5 hrs |
🎟️ Monument entry fees today (per person, not included in the package)
| Monument | 🇮🇳 Indian | 🌍 Foreigner |
|---|---|---|
| Batasia Loop | approx. ₹20 | approx. ₹20 |
| Himalayan Mountaineering Institutezoo + HMI | approx. ₹100 | approx. ₹200 |
🌙 Overnight stay at hotel in Peshok
DAY 4Kalimpong Sightseeing · Durpin Monastery · Deolo Park · Morgan House (90 Kms / 7-8 Hours)
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Drive down to the Teesta and up to Kalimpong – the Pine View cactus nursery, Durpin monastery, Hanuman Tok, Deolo park and the old Morgan House:
- Pine View Nursery · Kalimpong
Cactus nursery with a large collection of cacti and succulents. - Durpin Monastery · Durpin hill
Zang Dhok Palri monastery on Durpin hill with views of the Teesta valley. - Hanuman Tok Kalimpong · Kalimpong
Hanuman temple on a hilltop above Kalimpong. - Deolo Park · Deolo hill
Hilltop park at the highest point of Kalimpong with Kanchenjunga views. - Morgan House · Durpin hill
Colonial-era stone mansion – now a heritage lodge.
| Route | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Peshok → Teesta Bazaar → Kalimpong | approx. 35 km | 1.5 hrs |
| Kalimpong sightseeing | approx. 20 km | 4 hrs |
| Kalimpong → Peshok | approx. 35 km | 1.5 hrs |
🌙 Overnight stay at hotel in Peshok
DAY 5Peshok → Lepchajagat → Simana → Mirik → NJP Drop (130 Kms / 6-7 Hours)
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After breakfast, drive back through the hills – Majhidhura, the Lepchajagat forest, the Simana view point and Pashupati Phatak on the Nepal border, the Gopaldhara tea garden and the Timling view point near Mirik – down to NJP station (or Bagdogra airport) for your drop:
- Majhidhura · Hill village
Small hill village on the way to Lepchajagat. - Lepchajagat · Forest hamlet
Quiet hamlet in a pine forest with a Kanchenjunga view point. - Simana View Point · India – Nepal border
Viewpoint over the Nepal hills and the Mirik valley. - Pashupati Phatak · India – Nepal border
Border gate to the Pashupatinagar market in Nepal – shopping (Indians only, carry ID). - Gopaldhara Tea Garden · Mirik road
High tea estate on the Mirik road with tea tasting. - Timling View Point · Mirik road
Viewpoint on the drive down via Mirik.
| Route | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Peshok → Ghoom → Lepchajagat | approx. 35 km | 1.5 hrs |
| Simana, Pashupati Phatak & Gopaldhara (Mirik road) | approx. 40 km | 3 hrs |
| Mirik → Siliguri → NJP drop | approx. 55 km | 2 hrs |
Tour ends with happy memories.
4N / 5D Hidden Darjeeling – Package Price 2026
| Group size | Price per person | Total package |
|---|---|---|
| 👥 2 persons | ₹16,850 | ₹33,700 |
| 👥 4 persons | ₹13,100 | ₹52,400 |
| 👥 6 persons | ₹11,300 | ₹67,800 |
Includes 4 nights at Hari Mang Imm Homestay, Peshok with breakfast & dinner, the private cab for all 5 days and all sightseeing as per the itinerary. For 3, 5 or more than 6 persons, or with children, please ask on WhatsApp.
💡 Fixed price per person by group size – 2 persons ₹16,850, 4 persons ₹13,100, 6 persons ₹11,300 per person. Stay at Hari Mang Imm Homestay (Himali Gaon, Peshok Tea Estate) with breakfast & dinner and a private cab for the whole trip. Entry tickets are extra. 🔒 Fixed rates – no bargaining please 😊. 20% advance confirms booking, balance on arrival.
Hotels in Peshok
| Stay | Peshok (4N) | Meal Plan |
|---|---|---|
| Homestay | Hari Mang Imm Homestay – Himali Gaon, Peshok Tea Estate | MAP |
MAP = Breakfast + Dinner. Hari Mang Imm Homestay – Himali Gaon, Peshok Tea Estate, P.O. Peshok, Dist. Darjeeling 734312. Check-in 12 noon, check-out 10 AM. Early check-in subject to availability. Tap any photo above to see it big.
Inclusions – What the Package Includes
- Pickup and drop at NJP railway station / Bagdogra airport
- 4 nights at Hari Mang Imm Homestay, Peshok (twin / triple sharing)
- Daily breakfast & dinner
- Private cab as per itinerary & vehicle selected
- Fuel, toll, parking, state tax & driver allowance
- All sightseeing as per itinerary
Exclusions – Not Included
- Bengal Safari tickets (optional on Day 1).
- Entry tickets, zoo / HMI tickets and camera fees.
- Darjeeling toy train joy ride.
- Flights / trains to NJP or Bagdogra.
- Lunch, drinks, tips and personal expenses.
- Extra cost due to landslides or road closures.
- Anything not specifically mentioned under the head “Prices included”.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the pickup and drop?
Pickup and drop are at NJP railway station / Bagdogra airport.
Why stay at Peshok?
Peshok is a quiet tea-garden village between Darjeeling and Kalimpong – you stay in one place for 4 nights and do Darjeeling, Kalimpong and the hidden villages as day trips, without changing hotels.
What is the cost of the 4N / 5D Hidden Darjeeling package?
The price is fixed per person and depends on your group size: 2 persons ₹16,850 per person (₹33,700), 4 persons ₹13,100 per person (₹52,400) and 6 persons ₹11,300 per person (₹67,800) – 4 nights at Hari Mang Imm Homestay with breakfast and dinner, the private cab and all sightseeing included. For other group sizes please ask on WhatsApp.
Is any permit needed?
No permit is needed for Peshok, Darjeeling, Kalimpong or Mirik. At Pashupati Phatak (Nepal border market) Indians should carry a photo ID.
Are entry fees included?
No – Bengal Safari, zoo / HMI and other tickets are paid at the gate.
Which vehicles are available?
Sedan up to 4, Ertiga / Xylo and Scorpio up to 6, Innova and Innova Crysta up to 7, and Tempo Traveller for 12.
Do children pay for the hotel?
Children below 5 years stay free. A 3rd person on an extra bed pays 40% of the double-room rate and a single person 80%.
How much advance is needed?
20% advance confirms the booking and the balance is paid on arrival. 5% GST is added only if you need a GST bill.
What is the best time for this trip?
March – June: pleasant weather, rhododendrons in Sikkim, Kaziranga open till April. July – September: monsoon – Meghalaya waterfalls at their best, landslides in Sikkim and Arunachal, Kaziranga closed. October – December: clear Kanchenjunga views, Kaziranga opens in November, snow at Tsomgo and Sela.
How do I reach NJP railway station / Bagdogra airport?
By air – Bagdogra (IXB) for Sikkim & Darjeeling, Guwahati (GAU) for Meghalaya, Assam and Tawang. By train – New Jalpaiguri (NJP) and Guwahati stations. By road – Siliguri – Gangtok 115 km; Guwahati – Shillong 100 km; Guwahati – Tawang 480 km.
What should I carry?
Woollens and rain jacket; Comfortable shoes; Original photo ID and 2 photos for permits; Cash – ATMs are few in North Sikkim and Tawang.