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Call Us : +91 94749 93005 / 94749 93004 Your Heritage Ride Email : [email protected] in the foothills of the himalayas Website : www.series1.in MORNING 09:00 am -09:30 am: After breakfast, our guide will pick you up from your hotel and take you out for the city tour in one of our City-Tour vintage land rovers. We have all the popular destinations enlisted for you on this city tour. Your tour will start from the nearby heritage building, Capitol Hill. Capitol Hall aka Town Hall is one of the few colonial buildings that show Darjeeling's old-world charm. Then we will cover other famous landmarks like St. Andrew's Church, St. Paul's School, Japanese Peace Pagoda, India's highest railway station Ghoom, Batasia Loop. AFTERNOON 02:00pm -03:00 pm: Stopover at the famous Darjeeling landmark eatery GLENARY'S which is over 100 years old and established during the British Colonial days. Just dive into the delicious delicacies while enjoying the glorious view from the large French windows and the ambiance of the place is so perfect that brings back old memories of British Raj. Once when you're done with the lunch, we will take you through Chawk bazaar, the biggest market in Darjeeling. Also, it's the local people's favorite place to shop to soak up the local environment. Later, we will be headed towards the only heritage club in Darjeeling i.e. Darjeeling Gymkhana Club, located in the heart of the city, a 100 years old legacy. From there, we will be taking you to India's largest high-altitude Zoo and Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, which are located in the same complex. Unlike any other Indian zoo, Darjeeling zoo is a huge center of attraction for animal lovers and nature enthusiasts. From that point, we end our tour going to our last place “Tibetan Refugee self-help center”, where you will observe another diverse culture of Tibetan refugee people and learn a lot about carpet makings, woolen, and other hand-crafted items. EVENING 05:00pm-06:00pm: We will drop you at your hotel. DAY 1: ARRIVAL AT Our guide will pick you up from and take you to Sukna. From Sukna, we plan your ride on the UNESCO announced World Heritage Site Toy Train. Simply sit back, unwind and enjoy the staggering beauty of the Himalayas until station, a small town whose name significances “Three ridges”. From Tindharia, we will get you on your next ride in Innova and travel approx. 26 km and stop for tea break by the Experience the Margaret's Deck- an ideal spot for tea-enthusiast. The tea lounge is famous for the structure that looks like a ship deck offering you a 270-degree view of the hills of Margaret's Hope Tea Garden. Be prepared for your ride on the vintage land rover from Margaret's deck and drive to your heritage hotel. Check-in on Colonial Era arrival and stay overnight. DAY 2: CITY TOUR On the second day in Darjeeling, after breakfast, we will take you out for the city tour on the land rover. We will be showing around the main heritage buildings of the town like Capitol Hall and other famous landmarks St. Andrew's Church, an old Anglican Church built back in 1843. Today, we will proceed for full day sightseeing of Darjeeling. The first half of the day, we will be covering Batasia loop, the famous Dali and Ghoom monasteries, and stop by to have Lunch at the heritage restaurant of Darjeeling, Glenary's which was established during the British era with an elegant and charming ambiance offering an amazing view of Mt. Kanchenjunga and the valley. And during the second half, we will take you to famous tourist places like the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Darjeeling Zoo, and Japanese Peace Pagoda, and then we will drop you back at your hotel. DAY 3: TEA GARDEN TOUR On the third day of the tour, after breakfast, we will take you on a tour around a tea estate of Darjeeling. As you may know, Darjeeling is worldly renowned for its tea industry. So on this tour, you get to explore tea estate and get to learn all about tea- from its origin, how it is grown and take a tea factory tour along with tea tasting. Thereafter, you can take a nature walk in the cool and peaceful vast expanse of the tea garden and enjoy the outdoor lunch amidst the tea garden organized by us. After that, our guide will drop you back at your hotel. DAY 4: BACK TO BAGDOGRA It's the end of the tour; we will take you back to Bagdogra Airport in two different vehicles just how it was at the starting of the tour. We will take you back halfway on the vintage land rover and another half in Innova. 09:00am – 10:00am: After breakfast at the hotel, our guide will pick you up in one of our vintage land-rover and take you to one of the oldest tea plantations in and around the hills of Darjeeling i.e. Ging Tea Garden. 10:45 am – 12:15pm: Tea Garden Tour After the scenic land rover drive, we will arrive at Ging Tea Garden which is located high up on the Lebong Valley. There, we will tour you around this captivating tea garden that beautifully radiates the old charm of the Colonial era. Also, the place offers stunning views of Mt. Kanchenjunga on a beautiful sunny day. Darjeeling- the place where the finest teas of the world are 12:15am – 01:00pm: manufactured Experience the heritage tea garden tour with After exploring the Ging tea garden, have lunch at Ging Tea House where a unique experience awaits you. The SERIES1 where you can see for yourself the tea processing cuisines here are the best as it is deliciously cooked with expertise. It's the perfect location to unwind yourself after from plucking tea leaves to making tea leaves ready to serve taking a brisk walk in the garden. 01:00pm – 01:15pm: Leave the Ging Tea Garden and move towards the next destination Happy Valley Tea Estate. 01:45pm – 02:00pm: Arrival at Happy Valley Tea Estate is the second oldest tea estate in town. Exploring this heritage tea garden is on everyone's list. Start from a walking tour or drive (based on your preferences) through the tea estate while our guide enlightens you with the history of Happy Valley Tea Estate and the basics of the production of tea. You may also witness the sights of workers plucking tea leaves from the garden and putting it in their TOKRI (Nepali term for basket) carried on the back like in the movies. 02:00-03:15 PM: After exploring Happy Valley Tea Estate, we have arranged a guided tea factory tour for you where you will learn and witness how the tea leaves are processed, dried, and sorted. Wrap the tour with tasting a wide variety of teas and you can also buy and take home back premium teas or souvenirs for your loved ones. 03:15-04:00 PM: Before ending the tea garden tour, you can enjoy the beautiful sunset from the Happy Valley itself and have a remarkable experience. After touring the happy valley tea garden we will drop you back at your respective hotel. DAY 1: LANDROVER RIDE FROM DARJEELING TO TONGLU Land Safari to the Mountains TONGLU NIGHT CAMP HIGHLIGHTS: 3:00 pm: Our guide will pick you up from your hotel and leave for Tonglu, covering 36 km via Maneybhanjang. Our land rover safari to Tonglu is one of the best tours for people who Ÿ Embark on wildlife drive through Singalila wildlife have limited time and want to escape the hustle and bustle of the town and make national park on vintage land rover 4:15pm- 4:30pm: an unforgettable night with friends and family. This safari is the perfect retreat to Ÿ Get a chance to encounter with wild animals like explore for nature lovers, adventure seekers, and outdoor enthusiasts. Camping Chitrey- a small village and the first place you will find along the way to Tonglu. There, we will stop by under the breathtaking starry sky, enjoying local food and beverages, and Himalayan black bear, red panda and clouded mingling with local people are also the best part of this safari. leopard enroute. for a tea break and take time to admire the beautiful lush greenery and peaceful environment. Ÿ Get an enchanting view of Mt. Kanchenjunga Settled slightly at the height of 10,000 ft. above the sea-level, Tonglu is and other peaks. 05:00pm: known for the panoramic view of snow-covered peaks including the majestic Ÿ Kanchenjunga, and is pretty much known for its spectacular view of sunrise. Meet friendly local people and learn about their Leave Chitrey and move to our destination. lives in mountains. 06:00pm - 6:15pm: Ÿ Get struck by the beauty of the picturesque Tonglu lake. Arrive at Tonglu. Ÿ Enjoy camping with comfy tents. 6:15pm-6:40 pm: Ÿ A private Bonfire or campfire for individual or group nearby the campsite to remember the Check in to your respective tents. adventure near the Himalayas. 8:00pm – 09:00pm: Ÿ Enjoy a set of games like corn hole, dart and other team based games that are perfect for We will have dinner and indulge in various activities. family or friends. DAY 2: CHECK OUT FROM THE CAMPSITE Ÿ Stargazing here will leave you spellbound. Ÿ Enjoy authentic Nepali food. Have breakfast at 8 am or 8:30 am in the morning and you can take a walk around the area and click Ÿ You will get a chance to taste local alcohols. pictures or just relax in a hammock. Ÿ Waking up in the morning to witness the majestic sunrise from Tonglu. We have mountain biking activity too for you if you like to bike around Tonglu. Around 10 am, we will leave Tonglu and head back to Darjeeling. When you're in Darjeeling there is so much to explore and discover rather than just visiting tourist places and doing touristy things. When it comes to adventure, our beautiful town Darjeeling just does not lack behind. It provides some of the most exciting adrenaline-pumping Adventure with Series 1 adventure sports that challenge both the mind and the soul. And SERIES-1 is all set to take you into the wilds of nature ensuring the best and the most exciting travel experience of your life. We provide excellent and top-quality services when it comes to making our clients happy and satisfied. There are a plethora of adventure sports to choose from, that will keep you on your toes and leave you feeling ecstatically happy and choosing us for your adventure in Darjeeling will create wonderful memories that you'll take home as an added bonus. Here's the list of adventure activities we provide for you to undertake at least once in your life to quench the thirst for adventure. PARAGLIDING MOUNTAIN BIKING: ROCK CLIMBING ROPEWAY TOY TRAIN