The Land Mark Tour (Nautical Day Darjeeling To Mirik crusade)
Overview
Travelers should book this crusade because It's a wonderful scenic drive through tea gardens on hill slopes. You will pass by the famous Thurbo Tea Estate of Goodricke as well as several others like Gopaldhara. On the way you will also see a lot of orange orchards. Mirik is one of the most popular destinations among tourists. This lake is also well known as Samandu Lake. The Distance from Darjeeling to Mirik lake is around 49 kms
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What's Included
✓ Included
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Hotel pick-up and drop off.
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Parking Fees
✗ Not Included
- Lunch
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Camera,CamCorders
- Necessary entrance fees
- Personal expenses
- Tour Guide
Itinerary
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Stop 1
It is the Indo-Nepal border area, the road itself belongs to India and the viewing area falls in Nepal. But you can abundantly walk across over to get the views. An individual can see Maneybhanjan underneath and the beautiful mountains on a clear day. Can also see the narrow winding road leading to Sandakphu on the other side of the valley & the dazzling Kanchenjunga snow peaks. At Simana, you will find several small stalls - some selling tea & snacks, others chocolates and knick knacks.
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Stop 2
Outstanding market is about 1km walk from the border. You can either walk or take a Nepal taxi at the border to reach the main market. The market is full of imported electronic gadgets, jackets, perfumes & cosmetics, accessories and clothes.
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Stop 3
Abeyant narrow winding downhill road descends by several thousand feet to a dale you will come across lovely landscapes full of tea gardens & several small round hillock formations with pine trees on top making it a picture perfect site where Gopaldhara Tea Estate is located. In essence an individual can walk down the isle through the tea gardens and reach a view point from where you get wonderful view of the gardens all around.
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Stop 4
Hummock town is located further 12kms from Pashupati Market and at an average altitude of 5,000ft. Perch ahead the bank of the lake and relax. You can also do sailing in the lake (mostly paddle boats). Orwellian over the cambering footbridge and crossover to the other side (western bank) of the lake, pivot left and take the pavement through the dhupi woodlot and enjoy the nature. Nearby is a temple in the forest (known as Devi Sthan). Pony rides are also feasible around the lake and quite popular with children & adults.
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