Sittong Lepchajagat Tinchuley Kerseong Tour

Introduction:

Tinchuley means three ‘Chullas’ or ovens. Tinchuley is a small village near Darjeeling which has become famous in recent years due to the effort of local people in developing community tourism. The leading effort comes from the Gurung family who has developed the model of homestay to suit their condition.

the improvement of the environment of Darjeeling and its adjoining areas with active participation from the local people. The people of Tinchuley have undertaken several eco-friendly projects including the building of forest nursery, floriculture project, bio-compost manure projects, vermicompost projects, and many other such projects.

Lepchajagat is a small village near Darjeeling which has turned into a tourist village in the recent past. The village is located on the Ghoom – Mirik road just 8 kms from Ghoom and about 14 kms from Darjeeling town.

The primary attraction of Lepchajagat is its view of the Kanchenjunga range along with that of Darjeeling town. The surrounding area is very peaceful and is an ideal place for the tourists interested to visit a less visited destination. Yet due to the proximity of Darjeeling town, you can easily do the local sightseeing of Darjeeling and yet stay away from the crowded tourist town of Darjeeling and enjoy nature in its pure form.

Kurseong is a sub-divisional town in Darjeeling district of West Bengal. The town is located almost midway between Siliguri and Darjeeling. The elevation of the town is about 1500 meter and it is about 43 km or an hours drive from the nearest rail station (NJP) and airport (Bagdogra).

Kurseong is an ideal hill station for people who want to derive the pleasures of being in an alpine surrounding without worrying about higher altitudes and bone-chilling cold weather. Kurseong does not suffer from severe winters; and a healthy, comfortable climate is prevalent throughout the year.

Best Travelling places in Kurseong-Lepchajaget-Tinchuley-Baramanwa:

Tinchuley Monastery,Tinchuley Gumbadara Viewpoint,Takdha,Sittong.
Best time to visit Kurseong-Lepchajaget-Tinchuley-Baramanwa:

Janury to july,September to December.

Tour Programme:

Day 1-Pickup from Njp/Bagdogra & Transfer Kurseong.Night stay at Kurseong.

Day 2-After brakefast Transfer to Darjeeling.Evening own activites & Night stay at Darjeeling.

Day 3-Early morning visit Tiger hill & Batasia loop.After brakefast sightseeing Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park,Japanese Buddhist Temple,Dali Monastery,Rock Garden.Night stay at Darjeeling.

Day 4-Transfer to Lapchajagat.Night stay at Lapchajagat.

Day 5-Early morning visit sunrise poing by trek & After brakefast transfer to Tinchuley.Night stay Tinchuley.

Day 6-Tinchuley local sightseeing Tinchuley Monastery,Tinchuley Gumbadara Viewpoint,Takdha,Sittong.Night stay at Tinchuley.

Day 7-After brakefast Transfer to Baramanwa.Night stay at Baramanwa.

Day 5-After brakefast Transfer Njp/Bagdogra.