5N 6D Chatakpur Darjeeling Bijanbari Offbeat Tour Plan

Day 1: NJP Railway Station / Bagdogra Airport to Chatakpur Arrival

Arrive at NJP Railway Station or Bagdogra Airport and drive towards Chatakpur, a peaceful eco village located inside the Senchal Forest area. Surrounded by dense forests and panoramic Himalayan landscapes, Chatakpur offers a perfect nature retreat.

Experiences:

• Scenic forest and mountain drive
• Peaceful eco village ambience
• Evening leisure with Kanchenjunga views

Day 2: Chatakpur Sightseeing

Explore the scenic surroundings of Chatakpur, known for forest biodiversity, trekking routes and breathtaking Himalayan viewpoints.

Experiences:

• Senchal Wildlife Sanctuary – forest biodiversity & wildlife
• Senchal Lake – peaceful forest lake surroundings
• Sonada – scenic hill town surroundings

Day 3: Chatakpur to Darjeeling Transfer & Sightseeing

Travel towards Darjeeling, the Queen of Hills, famous for colonial charm, tea gardens and panoramic Himalayan landscapes.

Experiences:

• Darjeeling Mall Road – lively hill town atmosphere
• Jore Bunglow – panoramic Himalayan landscapes
• Ghum Railway Station – the highest railway station in India
• Ghum Monastery – historic Buddhist monastery
• Batasia Loop – scenic toy train loop views
• Himalayan Tea Gardens – scenic tea estate landscapes
• Local cafés & colonial surroundings – heritage Darjeeling charm

Day 4: Darjeeling Full Day Sightseeing

Early Morning Excursion:

• Tiger Hill – sunrise over Kanchenjunga Peak

After Breakfast Half-Day Sightseeing:

• Japanese Temple – peaceful spiritual surroundings
• Peace Pagoda – panoramic Himalayan viewpoints
• Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park – Himalayan wildlife & red panda
• Himalayan Mountaineering Institute – mountaineering museum & Everest history (Closed on Thursday)
• Tenzing & Gombu Rock – popular rock climbing training spot
• Tibetan Refugee Self-Help Center – Tibetan handicrafts & culture (Closed on Sunday)
• Tea Estate – scenic tea garden landscapes

Overnight at Hotel

Day 5: Darjeeling to Bijanbari Transfer & Sightseeing

Proceed towards Bijanbari, a peaceful Himalayan valley destination surrounded by rivers, forests and scenic mountain landscapes.

Experiences:

• Chota Rangeet River – scenic riverside landscapes
• Singalila National Park – forest & trekking landscapes
• Maneybhanjang – gateway to Sandakphu
• Jorpokhri – scenic twin lake landscapes

Day 6: Bijanbari to NJP Railway Station / Bagdogra Airport Departure

After your stay amidst the peaceful Himalayan valleys and forests of Bijanbari, begin your return journey towards NJP Railway Station or Bagdogra Airport.

Experiences:

• Scenic mountain and valley drive
• Riverside and tea garden landscapes
• Peaceful end to the journey