Plan 6 days in Darjeeling via Darjeeling Town, Kalimpong. Compare the day-wise route, stay bases and transfer questions, then request a Glider quote.
DURATION6 days / 5 nights
STAY BASESDarjeeling Town · Kalimpong
PRICE₹23,000 estimated / adult
This is a suggested route to discuss with Glider. Transfer methods, attraction access and daily timing should be confirmed for your dates.
YOUR DAYS, AT YOUR PACE
Day-wise itinerary
DAY 1
Arrival and settle into Darjeeling Town
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Keep arrival day flexible. Arrange your airport or station connection, check in, and explore the immediate neighbourhood if your arrival time allows. Reserve ticketed sights for a full day rather than risking them against an uncertain arrival.
Suggested overnight base: Darjeeling Town
DAY 2
Chowrasta & Darjeeling Town neighbourhoods
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Use Darjeeling Town as your base and make Chowrasta the main focus. Pair it with Tea estates only if opening times, weather and local travel make the combination practical. Keep a break between visits, and confirm guide, ticket and pickup arrangements in the quote.
Suggested overnight base: Darjeeling Town
DAY 3
Tea estates & Darjeeling Town neighbourhoods
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Use Darjeeling Town as your base and make Tea estates the main focus. Pair it with Himalayan Railway planning only if opening times, weather and local travel make the combination practical. Keep a break between visits, and confirm guide, ticket and pickup arrangements in the quote.
Suggested overnight base: Darjeeling Town
DAY 4
Travel to Kalimpong
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Move to Kalimpong and allow the transfer to be the main commitment of the day. The route may require rail, road, boat or an internal flight; ask Glider to confirm the method and departure timings before fixing sightseeing. After check-in, choose a short local walk or Flower nurseries if time allows.
Suggested overnight base: Kalimpong
DAY 5
Deolo hill & Kalimpong neighbourhoods
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Use Kalimpong as your base and make Deolo hill the main focus. Pair it with Durpin Monastery only if opening times, weather and local travel make the combination practical. Keep a break between visits, and confirm guide, ticket and pickup arrangements in the quote.
Suggested overnight base: Kalimpong
DAY 6
Departure from Kalimpong
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Check out and allow a comfortable connection to your onward airport or station. Keep this day free from non-refundable sightseeing unless departure timing leaves sufficient room. Request baggage, transfer and checkout arrangements in the final travel brief.
Onward travel
Where to stay & how the route connects
Darjeeling Town
Use this base to plan time around Chowrasta, Tea estates, Himalayan Railway planning. Choose a property location that fits your pickup arrangements and the sights you want to prioritise.
Confirm room category, sharing basis, breakfast and checkout time with your quote.
Kalimpong
Use this base to plan time around Deolo hill, Durpin Monastery, Flower nurseries. Choose a property location that fits your pickup arrangements and the sights you want to prioritise.
Confirm room category, sharing basis, breakfast and checkout time with your quote.
Confirm before you book
Arrival and departure points, with a practical connection between each stay base.
Named hotels, room categories and the number of nights at each property.
Transport type, baggage arrangements, attraction tickets and guide services.
Seasonal access, local permissions and the plan for weather-related changes.
Flights, meals, taxes and optional experiences, with included and extra costs separated.
Transport or sightseeing shown in a route idea is a planning suggestion. Your confirmed booking document is the source for included services.
Darjeeling trip planning questions
What does this 6-day Darjeeling route cover?
This suggested route uses Darjeeling Town, Kalimpong as stay bases. The day plan highlights Chowrasta, Deolo hill and allows arrival, transfer and departure time.
Is the Darjeeling itinerary a fixed-price package?
The displayed price is an estimated land budget based on researched comparable packages, adjusted for route length. It is not a confirmed booking price. Glider prepares a written quote using your dates, travel party, hotel choice and requested services. Flights, meals and tickets are included only when listed in that quote.
How many hotel bases are in this route?
The plan has 2 suggested stay bases: Darjeeling Town, Kalimpong. A different arrival airport, flight connection or preferred pace may change where you stay.
Can I adapt this Darjeeling route for children or parents?
Yes. Tell Glider about room sharing, walking preferences, rest breaks and your preferred daily pace. The proposed stops can be reduced or rearranged before a quote is confirmed.
Use this 6-day Darjeeling route through Darjeeling Town & Kalimpong to shortlist your stay bases before choosing flights.
Your starting point
Share your starting city and whether you prefer air, rail or road travel. Confirm the arrival point, local transfers and return connection alongside the day-wise plan.
A clear budget in rupees
The Darjeeling route shows an estimated land price per adult in INR, based on twin sharing. Flights, visas and taxes are extra; request an itemised written quote.
Family and meal preferences
Tell us about children’s ages, senior travellers, room sharing, walking comfort and vegetarian or Jain meal preferences. Availability of suitable meals and accessible arrangements must be confirmed for each stop.
Dates and local arrangements
Share your exact dates and preferred daily pace. Confirm attraction opening days, local travel time and any weather-dependent activities before finalising the route.