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Offbeat Darjeeling Trip 2N 3D

Offbeat Darjeeling Trip – 2 Nights / 3 Days of Mountain, Nature & Culture

Most people think Darjeeling means busy markets, honking traffic, and crowded viewpoints. But there’s another side to it—a calmer, more beautiful, and surprisingly affordable side that few travelers get to see. This Offbeat Darjeeling Trip takes you there.

Your stay will be in a quiet hillside village surrounded by pine forests, orange orchards, and fresh mountain air. Wake up to the sound of birds, sip a warm cup of tea on your balcony, and watch the morning mist dance over the mountains. Even better—you can still visit all the famous Darjeeling attractions like Ghoom Monastery, Batasia Loop, Dali Monastery, Lamahatta Park, and the vibrant Darjeeling market, without having to stay in the crowded city.

On this trip, you’ll also discover hidden gems along the way—scenic viewpoints like Lover’s Point, Peshok Viewpoint, and Gumba Dara; peaceful spots like Dawaipani Viewpoint and Namthing Pokhri Lake; and charming mountain villages like Mongpu, Ahaldara, and Sittong. Everywhere you go, the views are breathtaking, and the pace is slow enough to truly enjoy them.

The experience is about more than sightseeing—it’s about connecting with nature and understanding mountain life. You’ll meet friendly locals, walk through peaceful villages, and taste delicious homemade Nepali, Bengali, and Tibetan meals—think fluffy puris, steaming momos, flavorful chicken curry, and endless cups of fresh tea.

What You Get in This Trip:

✅ 2 Nights in a cozy, clean homestay with stunning views
✅ Breakfast, lunch, evening snacks, and dinner (except lunch in Darjeeling city)
✅ All sightseeing and transfers from NJP/Siliguri
✅ Price: ₹3,999/person (Group booking – minimum 8 people)

Why This Trip is Perfect for You:

✔️ Budget-friendly without compromising comfort
✔️ Visit Darjeeling’s top sights while staying away from the crowds
✔️ Peaceful, nature-filled stay in an offbeat village
✔️ Safe and enjoyable for couples, families, and groups

This Offbeat Darjeeling Trip gives you the best mix—famous sightseens, hidden gems, peaceful nights, and a price that’s easy on your pocket. You’ll return home not just with photos, but with a calmer mind, a happier heart, and memories you’ll want to relive again and again.

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Amenities

Accept Online Payments
Attached Bath
Balcony
BBQ(Paid)
Bed & Blankets
Bike Parking
Breakfast
Campfire
Charging Facility
Common Toilet
Couple Friendly
Cultural Heritage
Doctor on Call(Paid)
Drinking Water(Normal)
Electricity
Evening Snacks
Explore Tribal Culture
Extra Lunch(Paid)
Family Friendly
First-Aid-Kit
Hangout Area
Hike
Homestay
Hot Water
Local Cuisines
Lunch
Monastery
Mountain Sunrise
Mountain View
Offroad
Parking(Free)
Pet Friendly
Power Backup
Secured
Sightseeing
View Point
Village Hiking
Welcome Drinks
Western Toilet

Detailed Itinerary

Your days at a glance

After pickup from NJP Explore on the way sightseeing(as per train or bus timing) like Teesta river view, lover's viewpoint, Peshok viewpoint, gumba Dara(Tinchuley) viewpoint. Check-in
to Alafiia Lamahatta homestay & have your lunch. In the afternoon explore Lamahatta Village by walking. Dinner and overnight stay at Alafiia homestay.

After breakfast, depart for Darjeeling Sightseeing like Lamahatta Park, Dawaipani Viewpoint, Ghoom monastery, Batasia loop, Dali Monastery. After lunch(excluded) explore darjeeling market. After sightseen, get back to Lamahatta Stay. Dinner and overnight stay at Alafiia Lamahatta Homestay. Dinner and overnight stay at Alafiia Lamahatta Homestay.

After breakfast, depart for NJP & explore on the way Sightseeing as per your train or bus timings like Mongpu, Jogighat, Namthing Pokhri lake, Ahaldara, Sittong. Then drop to NJP.

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Offbeat Darjeeling Trip

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Dates are fully flexible — you can customize your trip at any time in Sherpagaon(Lamahatta) any day, any time — we're open 365 days a year!

Things to Pack for Your Offbeat Darjeeling Trip

Clothing:

  • Light woolens or a warm jacket (mornings & evenings can be chilly)

  • Comfortable T-shirts/shirts for daytime

  • Jeans or trousers for sightseeing

  • Extra pair of socks

  • Raincoat or umbrella (for unexpected showers)

  • Comfortable walking shoes (for village walks & sightseeing)

  • Flip-flops or sandals (for relaxing at the homestay)

Essentials:

  • Valid Photo ID (Aadhar, Voter ID, or Passport)

  • Booking confirmation details(Invoice)

  • Sunglasses & sunscreen

  • Water bottle (stay hydrated during sightseeing)

  • Small backpack for daily use

Personal Care & Health:

  • Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, towel, etc.)

  • Lip balm & moisturizer (mountain air can be dry)

  • Personal medications

  • Basic first-aid (band-aids, antiseptic cream, ORS, digestion medicines)

Money & Connectivity:

  • Sufficient cash (ATMs may not be available in remote areas)

  • Debit/Credit cards & UPI apps (PhonePe, Google Pay, Paytm)

  • Power bank for charging devices

Optional but Useful:

  • Camera or smartphone with good storage for photos

  • Snacks for travel days

  • Small torch/flashlight for night walks

  • Notebook & pen (for travel journaling or noting local stories)

Food Details:

CUSTOMIZE TRIP FOOD MENU

  • Day 1: Welcome Drink, Lunch (Egg Meal), Evening Snacks, Dinner (Chicken Meal).
  • Day 2: Breakfast, Evening Snacks , Dinner (Chicken Meal).
  • Day 3: Breakfast.

 

  • Welcome Drinks: Nibu Pani/Tea
  • Lunch: Rice, Dal, Bhaja, Sabji, Egg Curry, Chutney, Papad, Salad
  • Evening Tea: Veg Pakoda &Tea/Veg Momo & Tea
  • Dinner: Rice & Chicken Kosha/Chienese Fried Rice & Chili Chicken/Roti & Chili Chicken or Chicken Kosha
  • Morning: Tea with Biscuit
  • Breakfast: Luchi, Sabji, Boiled Egg/Wai Wai or Maggi With Boiled Egg/Alu Paratha & Boiled Egg

Important Things

Know Before You Travel

What's included

  • Inclusions
    • Accommodation in Twin/ Triple/ Four Sharing Basis
    • 2 Nights accommodation in Alafiia Stay.
    • 1 Lunch, 2 Evening Snacks, 2 Dinner, 2 Breakfast
    • All sightseeing mentioned in the trip itineraray
    • NJP to NJP Pickup & Drop (Non-AC Car)
    • 4 Yrs. Children are Complimentary.

What's not included

  • Exclusions
    • Anything not mentioned shall be excluded.
    • Room Heater charges
    • Any air or train fare.
    • Any personal expenses.
    • Any special request.
    • Any meals and services not specifically mentioned in the inclusions.
    • Parking fees, Any Pass or Entry fees.

What to carry

  • Things to Carry

    Things to Carry for Your Offbeat Darjeeling Trip

    Clothing:

    • Light woolens or a warm jacket (mornings & evenings can be chilly)

    • Comfortable T-shirts/shirts for daytime

    • Jeans or trousers for sightseeing

    • Extra pair of socks

    • Raincoat or umbrella (for unexpected showers)

    • Comfortable walking shoes (for village walks & sightseeing)

    • Flip-flops or sandals (for relaxing at the homestay)

    Essentials:

    • Valid Photo ID (Aadhar, Voter ID, or Passport)

    • Booking confirmation details(Invoice)

    • Sunglasses & sunscreen

    • Water bottle (stay hydrated during sightseeing)

    • Small backpack for daily use

    Personal Care & Health:

    • Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, towel, etc.)

    • Lip balm & moisturizer (mountain air can be dry)

    • Personal medications

    • Basic first-aid (band-aids, antiseptic cream, ORS, digestion medicines)

    Money & Connectivity:

    • Sufficient cash (ATMs may not be available in remote areas)

    • Debit/Credit cards & UPI apps (PhonePe, Google Pay, Paytm)

    • Power bank for charging devices

    Optional but Useful:

    • Camera or smartphone with good storage for photos

    • Snacks for travel days

    • Small torch/flashlight for night walks

    • Notebook & pen (for travel journaling or noting local stories)

Book your stay

Darjeeling Trip 2N/3D

  • x Occupancy:- Min- 2 Persons, Max- 20 Persons or more

Attached Bath, Breakfast, Canyon Trekking, Dinner, Electricity, Evening Snacks, Homestay, Hot Water, Lunch, Secured, Welcome Drinks,

Payment Policy

Payment Policy for Customize Trips are like: -

  • ✓ Booking Confirmation: Pay an advance token amount (25% or ₹500, ₹1000, ₹1500, ₹2000 per head, It depends on Trip) to secure your spot — applicable 30 days or more before the trip.
  • ✓ Total Advance Amount 50% Payment: To be cleared 20–15 days before the trip.
  • ✓ 75% Payment: To be cleared 5–3 days before the trip.
  • ✓ 100% Payment: The remaining amount is to be paid once the trip has officially started.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation charges for Customized Trips are like: -

The following fees apply to Customized Trip cancellations. The cancellation charges will be calculated based on the total billing amount of the trip.

  • ✓ Free Cancellation: Up to 30 days or more before the trip.
  • ✓ 25% Cancellation Fee: If cancelled 20–15 days before the trip.
  • ✓ 50% Cancellation Fee: If cancelled 5–3 days before the trip.
  • ✓ No Refund: If cancelled 2–0 days before the trip.

Rescheduling Policy

If the booking permits rescheduling, it will be processed following the specified terms:

  • ✓ 0 days before the trip: 100% of the booking amount will be charged (no adjustment or refund).
  • ✓ 1 – 15 days before the trip: 25% of the total billing amount will be charged as a rescheduling fee.
  • ✓ 16 days or more before the trip: 15% of the total billing amount will be charged as a rescheduling fee.

For example:
If your total billing amount is ₹10,000 and your rescheduling request is made 15 days before the trip, a rescheduling fee of ₹2,500 (25%) will apply. The remaining ₹7,500 will be adjusted toward the billing amount of your rescheduled trip.

Please note: Rescheduling requests cannot be made via phone or email. All such requests must be initiated through the designated booking platform(WhatsApp / Website).

Refund Policy

Refund Policy for Fixed Departure Trip are like: -

  • ✓ No Refund for any event-based or discounted bookings.
  • ✓ No Refund if less than 50% of the trip amount was paid.
  • ✓ No Refund for cancellations made 14–0 days before the trip.
  • ✓ Partial Refund (after deduction): For cancellations 15 - 29 days before the trip.
  • ✓ Full Refund of Booking Amount: For cancellations made 30 days or more before the trip.

Refund Policy for Customized Trip are like: -

  • ✓ No Refund for any event-based or discounted bookings.
  • ✓ No Refund if less than 50% of the trip amount was paid.
  • ✓ No Refund for cancellations made 2–0 days before the trip.
  • ✓ Partial Refund (after deduction): For cancellations 5 - 29 days before the trip.
  • ✓ Full Refund of Booking Amount: For cancellations made 30 days or more before the trip.

To view all our detailed policies? Click here > Guest, Payment, Cancellation, Reschedule, Refund, and Other Policy
For cancellations, date changes, or any questions, please WhatsApp us at 07407700920.

Terms & Conditions

✓ All guests must carry valid photo ID's (Passport/Driving License/Voter ID Card/Aadhar Card). PAN Card is not accepted at many places as a valid photo ID.

✓ Check-in and check-out times at hotels would be as per hotel policies. These are generally pre-decided as per operation schedules.

✓ Standard check-in time is 12 PM, and the standard check-out time is 10 AM. Early check-in and late check-out requests are subject to availability and may also attract an additional fee at the property's discretion.

✓ If group behaviour is deemed unfit at the property, the Alafiia Property Manager, upon subjective evaluation, retains the full right to take required action, which may also result in an on-spot cancellation without refunds.

✓ Do not smoke inside the tent.

✓ Guests are responsible for their own safety and the safety of their belongings during their stay or trip.

 

Property Rules

✓ We follow a self-help policy and do not provide luggage assistance or room services.

✓ Alcohol consumption is permitted on the premises as per the property's discretion and local laws. Outside alcohol consumption is not allowed in dorm rooms and common areas. However, it can be consumed in private rooms.

✓ Children below 18 are only permitted with guardians.

✓ We only accept a government ID as valid identification

✓ You will be charged for any damage or harm to the property caused by you or by your guests.

✓ Not allowed loud music

✓ Not allowed openly or loudly consume alcohol

✓ USE DUSTBIN

✓ ALWAYS TAKE A GUIDE

✓ RETURN BETWEEN 6 PM AND CONSULT WITH CAMP MANAGER: All are requested to return to camp by 6 pm and If there is no activity (Like a night walk) from us, please do not go outside the camp premises and consult with the camp manager to avoid any uncertainty.

✓ Eco-sensitive zone. STRICTLY NO LITTERING AT THE CAMPSITE

✓ Nearest super specialty hospital in Purulia city.

1. Which is the best offbeat place to visit in Darjeeling?

Ans. Lamahatta’s Sherpagaon village is one of the best offbeat spots, offering stunning Himalayan views, peaceful surroundings, and authentic mountain village life.

2. Is Darjeeling good for couples?

Ans. Yes! This offbeat Darjeeling trip is perfect for couples who want privacy, scenic walks, cozy stays, and peaceful moments away from the city’s hustle.

3. How many days are enough for Darjeeling?

Ans. A 2N/3D trip is ideal for covering both offbeat villages and major city attractions at a relaxed pace.

4. How much does this Darjeeling trip cost?

Ans. The starting price is ₹3,999 per person, valid only for groups of 8, 12, 16 people. For smaller or larger groups, the price will be adjusted according to requirements.

5. Which month is best for visiting Darjeeling?

Ans. October to May is the best time for clear skies, pleasant weather, and stunning mountain views.

6. Can I explore Darjeeling city while staying in a village?

Ans. Absolutely! You can visit famous spots like Batasia Loop, Ghoom Monastery, and Darjeeling Market during the day, then return to your quiet hillside stay at night.

7. Is Darjeeling safe for solo travelers?

Ans. Yes, it’s safe—especially when you book with trusted local operators like Alafiia Tourism, who ensure guidance and support throughout the trip.

8. What sightseeing spots are covered in this trip?

Ans. You’ll explore Teesta River View, Lovers’ Viewpoint, Peshok Viewpoint, Tinchuley Gumba Dara, Lamahatta Park, Dawaipani Viewpoint, Ghoom Monastery, Batasia Loop, Mongpu, Jogighat, Namthing Pokhri Lake, Ahaldara, and Sittong.

9. What type of accommodation will I get?

Ans. You’ll stay in a cozy hillside homestay with clean rooms, attached bathrooms, comfortable bedding, and home-cooked meals.

10. What meals are included?

Ans. Breakfast, dinner, and evening snacks are included. Meals feature homely Nepali, Bengali, and Tibetan dishes such as rice, dal, egg curry, chicken kosha, momos or thukpa.

11. How do I reach the starting point?

Ans. You need to reach NJP Railway Station or Siliguri Bus Stand on your own. From there, we provide pickup and drop services in comfortable vehicles.

12. Do I need to carry cash?

Ans. Yes, as ATMs might not be available in remote areas. Carry enough cash for small expenses.

13. Will I get mobile network during the trip?

Ans. Most places have network coverage, but it might be weak in certain hilly areas.

14. Is this trip suitable for kids and elderly travelers?

Ans. Yes, it’s a family-friendly trip with easy sightseeing and short walks, suitable for all age groups.

15. How many people are in the group?

Ans. For the ₹3,999 price, groups are usually 8, 12, or 16 people. Smaller private groups can be arranged with a revised cost.

16. What should I pack for the trip?

Ans. Light woolens, comfortable walking shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen, raincoat, personal toiletries, and medicines you may need.

17. Can I customize the trip?

Ans. Yes, this is a fully customizable trip. You can adjust the itinerary also as per your choice (in that case you have to call & custom, then the price will be change), group size-you can fully customize(min 2 persons), and activities based on your preferences, but the price will change accordingly.

18. Is this trip pet-friendly?

Ans. yes!

19. Are there any hidden charges?

Ans. No, the package is transparent. Only personal expenses, entry fees, porter services, and room heater charges are extra.

20. Will there be campfires during the trip?

Ans. Yes, if weather permits, evening bonfires can be arranged at the homestay, excluded from the package.

21. Who should book this trip?

Ans. Couples, families, small groups, and nature lovers who want a peaceful yet budget-friendly Darjeeling experience.

22. How do I book this trip?

Ans. You can directly book from this website, or you can contact us via call or whatsapp - 07407700920

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