Darjeeling - Kalimpong Tour (5N/6D)

Reception at NJP railhead / Bagdogra airport. Drive to Mongpong (35 kms.), a quiet place on the bank of river Tista. The forest rest house at Mongpong offers a panoramic view of Mahananda Wild Life Sanctuary. Enjoy your break at Mongpong watching colourful birds. A refreshing drive through tea gardens and forests takes you to Samsing. Overnight at Samsing / Sonthalekhola forest resort.

Morning optional trek to Mouchaki beat of for a maNeora valley national parkgnificent bird eye view of the vast plains of Dooars and Bhutan. Alternately you can simply take a quite stroll in the local Faribasti - a picturesque small hill village and also to Suntalekhola. Evening Drive to Bindu. Halt at Bindu.

Morning drive to Jaldhaka, Jhalong on Bhutan border. All the places are lesser-known-lower-hill-stations and offer an unimaginable landscape and peace - the true essence of Dooars. A drive to these areas in the monsoon in particular can be a lifetime experience; as the rivers, streams, fountains greet you with full enthusiasm. Drive to Lataguri. Overnight halt: Lataguri.

Visit Gorumara forests in the morning. As you pass through the dense forests you may come across of a leopard licking its paw on a tree or a herd of elephants crossing your way. Watch out! After reaching the main center of the park you will be taken to the much-awaited watchtower. From the top of tower you will get a panoramic view of almost the entire park and the vast grassland. The rhinos leisurely coming to taste the salted soil below the tower, the gaurs or the Indian bison grazing at the distant meadow, a spotted deer suddenly jumps over a small stream and vanishes in the jungle, a flock of hornbill flies away, the monkeys become very active all of a sudden, an elephant trumpets nearby-the mood of the forest changes. Wait and be silent, you are going to experience a priceless sight of a majestic Royal Bengal Tiger, creeping out from a bush to drink water. Overnight at - Lataguri.

Drive to Jaldapara via Chapramari forests. Jaldapara is famous for its diverse collection of flora and fauna. Vast grassland of Jaldapara holds the second largest population of Indian One-horned Rhino in the world. Transfer to forest bungalow and move around the adjoining forests in the evening. Overnight: Jaldapara.

Morning starts with elephant safari inside the sanctuary (optional). During the safari you will have ample time to watch wild elephant, rhino, bison, deer and innumerable species of birds in their natural habitat. After lunch drive to Siliguri / Bagdogra / NJP.