Kurseong

[sehba]

does the steam engine toy train run from kurseong to darjeeling. if yes how much time does the journey take and what's the cost. is it possible to book a ticket for the toy train journey from delhi? if yes how does one do that?
i am planning a 10 day trip with my daughter and the itinary that i have in mind. delhi to n.jalpaiguri. take toy train to kurseong. stay for two days. take toy train to darjeeling. stay for two days. take cab to kalimong stay for two days. go to gangtok stay for three days and back to delhi.
does it sound too hectic or is it doable. if i've to drop one location out of all these which one should it be?

[maddy]

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ITINERARY 09 NIGHTS / 10 DAYS
NJP RAILWAY STATION / (IXB) BAGDOGRA AIRPORT - KALIMPONG (01 NIGHT) - GANGTOK (03 NIGHT) - PELLING (02 NIGHT) - DARJEELING (03 NIGHT) - NJP RAILWAY STATION / (IXB) BAGDOGRA AIRPORT.

DAY 01 ARRIVAL NJP RAILWAY STATION / (IXB) BAGDOGRA AIRPORT - KALIMPONG
On arrival at NJP Railway Station / (IXB) Bagdogra Airport you will be met by our office Executive who will assist you to board your vehicle to Kalimpong (75 Kms / 03 Hrs). Over night at Hotel.
DAY 02 KALIMPONG - GANGTOK
After breakfast visit Dello hills, Dr. Graham’s Home, Flower Nurseries & then transfer to Gangtok (85 Kms / 03 Hrs). Check in overnight at Hotel.
DAY 03 GANGTOK
Go for a half day sightseeing covering Rumtek Monastery, Droul Chorthen, Research Institute of Tibetology, Directorate of Handicraft & Handloom (Closed on Sunday), Flower Show. Overnight at Hotel.
DAY 04 GANGTOK
This is a day excursion to Tsomgo Lake (departure in the morning) - situated at a height of 3,780 meters with an average depth of 50 feet. The cool water of the Lake is perfectly attuned with the scenic beauty around. Return Back to Gangtok. Overnight at Hotel.
DAY 05 GANGTOK - PELLING
Transfer to Pelling (116 Kms / 05 Hrs). Overnight at Hotel
DAY 06 PELLING
After breakfast we drive to Yuksom (35 Kms / 02 Hrs) on way visit Khecheopalri Lake, it is one of the sacred Buddhist mountain lake and it is believed that whatever is wished in front of the lake comes true. Myth is that when a leaf falls on the placid clear water surface is picked by a bird. A further drive takes you to Yuksom (the meeting place of three monks) - the first capital of Sikkim. This was the place where the first Chogyal (a ruling dynasty in Sikkim) was crowned. Evening Return Back to Pelling. Overnight at Hotel
DAY 07 PELLING - DARJEELING
Transfer to Darjeeling (125 Kms / 05 Hrs). Overnight at Hotel.
DAY 08 DARJEELING
Early morning tour to Tiger Hills (at around 4 AM) to view sunrise over Kanchendzonga Peak (subject to clear weather). On way back visit Ghoom Monastery, Batasia Loop. After breakfast go for a half-day sight seeing of Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park & Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (Closed on Thursday), Tenzing & Gombu Rock, Tibetan Refugee Self-Help Center (Closed on Sunday) & Tea Estate. Afternoon visit to Rock Garden & Ganga Maya Lake. Overnight at Hotel.
DAY 09 DARJEELING
After breakfast transfer to Mirik (50 Kms / 2 hrs). Full day excursion of Mirik Lake (Horse riding & Boat is available arround the lake) on direct payment basis. Evening back to Darjeeling .Overnight at Hotel.
DAY 10 LEAVE DARJEELING - NJP RAILWAY STATION / (IXB) BAGDOGRA AIRPORT
Transfer to NJP Railway Station / (IXB) Bagdogra Airport, (100 Kms / 03 Hrs) for onwards connection.

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[Nidhi]

It is perfectly do able and sounds a perfect itinerary. Go ahead and enjoy yourselves... don't forget to visit the Snow Leopard Breeding Center in Darjeeling, wonderful place.
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