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Darjeeling & Kalimpong 5N/6D – Offbeat & Onbeat Trip

Darjeeling & Kalimpong Trip 5N/6D – Offbeat & Onbeat Experience

Darjeeling is known for its tea gardens, iconic viewpoints, and vibrant streets, but beyond the city lies a quieter world—villages tucked into the hills, serene monasteries, pine forests, and peaceful trails. This 5N/6D Darjeeling & Kalimpong Trip blends the best of both: the energy of Darjeeling town and the calm of hidden Himalayan hamlets.

Your journey begins in Mamring (Sittong region) with its orange orchards, forest walks, and misty lakes. From there, you’ll explore the spiritual and scenic side of Darjeeling city, with visits to monasteries, Batasia Loop, Japanese Temple, and the lively Mall Road. At Lamahatta’s Sherpa Gaon, you’ll find peace among pine forests and mountain views, while Kalimpong Daragaon offers heritage monasteries, nurseries, and the charm of hill-town life. Finally, your trip takes you deeper into Kalimpong, where you’ll explore its stunning viewpoints, tea gardens, and cultural gems.

This trip is carefully designed for those who want to experience both offbeat calm and onbeat vibrance, creating a journey that feels complete, soulful, and unforgettable.

Trip Highlights

Stay in charming homestays at Mamring, Sherpagaon, Darjeeling & Kalimpong
Visit scenic spots like Ahaldara Viewpoint, Namthing Pokhri, Lamahatta Park, Gumbadara & Delo Park
Explore Darjeeling’s landmarks – Batasia Loop, Ghoom Monastery, Peace Pagoda, Rock Garden & Mall Road
Discover Kalimpong’s gems – Durpin Monastery, Pine View Nursery, Lepcha Museum & Ramdhura View Point
Enjoy untouched Himalayan beauty with nearby spots like Rishop, Lava, Neora Valley & Tiffindara Viewpoint

What You Get in This Trip

✅ 5 Nights’ accommodation in cozy homestays (Mamring, Sherpagaon, Darjeeling & Kalimpong)
✅ Breakfast, lunch, dinner & evening snacks (except Darjeeling city lunch & snacks)
✅ All sightseeing and transfers from NJP/Siliguri (Non-AC car)
✅ Authentic local hospitality & cultural experiences

Why This Trip is Perfect for You

✔️ A well-rounded experience covering Darjeeling & Kalimpong
✔️ Stay in peaceful villages while exploring vibrant city attractions
✔️ Great for couples, families, and groups seeking culture, nature & relaxation
✔️ Perfect mix of monasteries, viewpoints, village life & tea-scented town charm

This Darjeeling & Kalimpong 5N/6D Trip is more than just a holiday—it’s a journey into the Himalayas where city charm meets village peace. You’ll return home with soulful experiences, mountain memories, and stories that last a lifetime.

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Amenities

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Attached Bath
Balcony
BBQ(Paid)
Bed & Blankets
Bike Parking
Breakfast
Campfire
Charging Facility
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

Pickup from NJP & on the Way explore some sightseeing as per your train or bus timing, like Ahaldara Viewpoint, Namthing Pokhri Lake, Sittong. Check in to Alafiia Mamring stay & have your lunch. In the afternoon, explore the village by walking. Dinner & overnight stay at Jogighat.

After breakfast, check out from the Mamring/Sittong stay & depart for Lamahatta by exploring some sightseeing like Jogighat, Mongpu, Ghoom Monastery, Ghoom Station, Dali Monastery, Batasia Loop. Darjeeling Zoo, HMI. After Lunch(Excluded) visit a Japanese temple, Peace Pagoda. Check in to Alafiia Darjeeling stay & have your lunch. In the evening, explore Darjeeling Mall on your own(Mall drop by car excluded). Dinner & overnight stay at Darjeeling.

After breakfast, depart for Lamahatta Sherpa Gaon, stay by exploring some sightseeing like Lamahatta Park, Gumbadara Viewpoint. Check in to Alafiia Lamahatta Sherpa Gaon, Lunch, Dinner & overnight stay at Alafiia Stay.

After breakfast, depart for Kalimpong Daragaon Gaon, exploring some sightseeing like Durpin Monastery, Pine View Nursery, Lepcha Museum, and Kalimpong market, Delo Park, Hanuman Mandir, Kalimpong Science City, Delo monastery, and Ramdhura View Point. After checking in to Alafiia Daragaon Stay, have your lunch & take a rest. In the evening, you can visit Daragaon village on walk. Dinner & overnight stay at Daragaon.

After breakfast, depart from Kolakham for sightseeing like, Rishop, Tifindara View Point, Lava View Point, Lava, Lava Monastery, and Neouravelly National Park. After checking in to Alafiia Kolakham Stay, have your lunch & take a rest. In the evening, you can visit Kolakham village on a walk. Dinner & overnight stay at Kolakhma.

After breakfast, depart for NJP but visit Changy waterfalls and then via Gourubathang on the way sightseeing(as per train or bus timings) chel khola, mandir, off at NJP. Ends the happy Journey. 

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Offbeat Darjeeling Trip

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You can customise your trip on any day, at any time — we're open 365 days a year!

Things to Pack for Your 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, Dinner (Chicken Meal).
  • Day 3: Breakfast, Lunch (Egg Meal), Evening Snacks, Dinner (Chicken Meal).
  • Day 4: Breakfast, Lunch (Egg Meal), Evening Snacks, Dinner (Chicken Meal).
  • Day 5: Breakfast, Lunch (Egg Meal), Evening Snacks, Dinner (Chicken Meal).
  • Day 6: 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 on a Twin/ Triple/ Four Sharing Basis
    • 5 Nights accommodation in Alafiia Stay.
    • 4 Lunch, 4 Evening Snacks, 5 Dinner, 5 Breakfast
    • All sightseeing mentioned in the trip itinerary
    • 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 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)

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 are the best offbeat places covered in this trip?

Ans. You’ll explore Mamring (Sittong), Lamahatta’s Sherpagaon, and Lepchajagat, along with scenic viewpoints like Ahaldara, Namthing Pokhri, and Gumbadara.

2. Does this trip also include Darjeeling city attractions?

Ans. Yes! You’ll visit Darjeeling highlights such as Batasia Loop, Ghoom Monastery, Rock Garden, Peace Pagoda, Japanese Temple, Observatory Hill, and Mall Road.

3. How many days are enough for Darjeeling & Kalimpong?

Ans. A 4N/5D trip is ideal to comfortably cover both offbeat villages and city highlights without rushing.

4. Which month is best for visiting Darjeeling & Kalimpong?

Ans. October to May is the best season for clear skies, pleasant weather, and breathtaking Himalayan views.

5. Is this trip good for couples?

Ans. Absolutely! Couples enjoy cozy homestays, peaceful walks, scenic viewpoints, and the romantic vibe of Darjeeling town and Kalimpong.

6. Is this trip suitable for families and kids?

Ans. Yes, it’s family-friendly with easy sightseeing, comfortable homestays, and short village walks suitable for all ages.

7. What type of accommodation will I get?

Ans. You’ll stay in cozy homestays at Mamring, Lamahatta, Lepchajagat, and Darjeeling city, with clean rooms, attached bathrooms, and home-cooked meals.

8. What meals are included in the package?

Ans. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and evening snacks are included (except Darjeeling city lunch & snacks). Meals are homely with Nepali, Bengali, and Tibetan flavors.

9. How do I reach the starting point of the trip?

Ans. Pickup and drop are provided from NJP Railway Station or Siliguri Bus Stand in comfortable vehicles.

10. Will I get mobile network during the trip?

Ans. Most areas have mobile coverage, but some remote villages like Lepchajagat may have weaker signals.

11. Do I need to carry cash?

Ans. Yes, it’s advisable to carry cash for small expenses, as ATMs may not be available in offbeat villages.

12. Can I customize this trip?

Ans. Yes, this itinerary is customizable. You can adjust the number of days, group size, and activities as per your preferences.

13. Is this trip safe for solo travelers?

Ans. Yes, Darjeeling and Kalimpong are safe. Booking with a trusted operator ensures added guidance and support.

14. Can I bring my pet on this trip?

Ans. Yes, the trip is pet-friendly. Please confirm in advance while booking.

15. Are campfires included in the trip?

Ans. Evening bonfires can be arranged at homestays if weather permits.

16. Who should book this trip?

Ans. It’s perfect for couples, families, small groups, and nature lovers seeking a balanced mix of offbeat calm and onbeat city charm.

17. How do I book this trip?

Ans. You can book directly through our website or contact us via call/WhatsApp at 07407700920.

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