Darjeeling & Kalimpong Itinerary: The Hills Combo (5 Days)
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Itineraries · 7 min read · Jul 2026

Darjeeling & Kalimpong Itinerary: The Hills Combo (5 Days)

This darjeeling & kalimpong itinerary is designed to be well-paced and realistic, with sensible drive times built in. No special permit is needed for Darjeeling itself; nearby Sikkim areas may require inner-line permits, which we arrange.

Day-by-day plan

Day 1: Arrive Darjeeling.

Day 2: Tiger Hill sunrise, toy train and tea estates.

Day 3: Transfer to Kalimpong via the Teesta valley.

Day 4: Kalimpong — Deolo Hill, Durpin Monastery and the nurseries.

Day 5: Depart via Bagdogra/NJP.

Good to know

  • Gateway: Bagdogra Airport (about 3 hours by road to Darjeeling)
  • Best time: October to December and March to May for clear mountain views; the monsoon (June–September) is lush but drives are slower.
  • Itinerary is flexible — we adjust the pace and stays to suit your clients

TripTrix Voyages arranges the full Darjeeling hills experience for the travel trade — net rates on request for any itinerary.

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