Darjeeling Christmas Trip – Women Only

About this trip

A women-only Christmas in the Queen of the Hills – tea gardens, a Tiger Hill sunrise, Mirik Lake and the India–Nepal border landscape, with a group that travels together.

We pick you up at NJP Railway Station or Bagdogra Airport and drive up to Darjeeling for a festive Christmas evening on Chowrasta and Mall Road. Catch the sunrise over Kanchenjunga from Tiger Hill, see the toy train loop at Batasia, the old Ghoom Monastery and the Peace Pagoda, then spend a day among tea gardens, pine forests and the calm waters of Mirik Lake, with a stop at Simana Viewpoint overlooking Nepal.

Clean, comfortable stays in Darjeeling, breakfast and dinner every day, organised transport and a Sakhi Escapes trip coordinator throughout – with a group of like-minded women to share it all with.

Who is this trip for?

• Solo women who want a peaceful, scenic Christmas in the mountains
• Friends and girl gangs looking for a well-planned hill holiday
• First-time travellers who want a trusted women-only group

Limited to 20 travellers – Christmas week is peak season in Darjeeling.

Highlights

• Christmas welcome evening on Chowrasta & Mall Road
• Tiger Hill sunrise over Kanchenjunga (weather permitting)
• Batasia Loop – the toy-train loop & war memorial
• Historic Ghoom Monastery
• Japanese Peace Pagoda and Himalayan Mountaineering Institute
• Tea-garden viewpoints and rolling green slopes
• Mirik’s Sumendu Lake, footbridge and pine forests
• Simana Viewpoint – India–Nepal border landscape
• Optional visit to Pashupati Market, Nepal (with valid ID)
• Breakfast & dinner daily, women-only group of max 20

Day-wise plan

1. Day 1Arrival & Darjeeling Christmas Evening – Fri, 25 Dec

   • Pickup from NJP Railway Station / Bagdogra Airport (as per arrival)
   • Meet your Trip Coordinator and group
   • Drive to Darjeeling with refreshment stops (about 3–4 hours)
   • Hotel check-in, rest and freshen up
   • Chowrasta & Mall Road (time & weather permitting)
   • Christmas atmosphere, shopping & cafés
   • Christmas welcome evening & group fun
   • Dinner and overnight stay in Darjeeling
2. Day 2Tiger Hill Sunrise & Darjeeling Sightseeing – Sat, 26 Dec

   • Early-morning drive to Tiger Hill for sunrise (weather & access permitting)
   • Batasia Loop
   • Ghoom Monastery
   • Back to the hotel for breakfast
   • Himalayan Mountaineering Institute & Zoo (if open)
   • Japanese Peace Pagoda
   • Chowrasta, Mall Road & local markets
   • Group photos & café time
   • Dinner and overnight stay in Darjeeling
   • If Tiger Hill is closed or cloudy, the group visits Batasia Loop at sunrise instead
3. Day 3Mirik Lake, Tea Gardens & Nepal Border View – Sun, 27 Dec

   • 7:00 am breakfast & departure
   • Tea-garden viewpoint stop
   • Jorpokhri Twin Lakes (if road & time permit)
   • Simana Viewpoint – India–Nepal border landscape
   • Pashupati Market, Nepal (optional – eligible travellers with valid ID only)
   • Mirik – Sumendu Lake & arched footbridge
   • Lakeside walk & pine forests
   • Boating (optional, self-paid)
   • Return to Darjeeling before dark
   • Dinner and final-night stay
   • Mirik Lake and Simana are the priority stops; Jorpokhri and Pashupati Market are skipped if time or roads don’t allow
4. Day 4Breakfast & Departure – Mon, 28 Dec

   • Breakfast at the hotel
   • Check-out and group photo
   • Transfer to NJP / Bagdogra
   • Please book trains / flights for the afternoon or later

What’s included and what’s not

Policies

Payment policy

• Token amount: ₹1,000 per person at the time of booking to confirm your seat. The registration / booking amount is strictly non-refundable.
• Land package payment: 50% of the remaining amount is due 20 days before departure.
• Final amount: the remaining balance is payable on arrival.
• Prices are per person, based on room sharing, plus 5% GST.

Reporting information

• Pickup: NJP Railway Station / Bagdogra Airport – 25 December 2026
• Drop: NJP / Bagdogra – 28 December 2026 (after breakfast)
• Darjeeling is about 3–4 hours from NJP / Bagdogra. Pickup and drop timings will be shared after we receive your train / flight details.
• Travel from Delhi NCR or other cities is not included.

Things to carry

• Original photo ID – carry Voter ID or Passport if you want to enter Nepal (Aadhaar is not accepted at the border)
• Heavy warm jacket – nights are near freezing
• Thermals and sweaters
• Woollen gloves, cap and scarf
• Several pairs of warm socks
• Comfortable waterproof shoes with good grip
• Personal medicines, including motion-sickness tablets
• Moisturiser and lip balm
• Power bank – batteries drain fast in the cold
• Some cash for markets & small shops

Good to know

• December in Darjeeling is cold (often 2–10°C) with possible fog. Snowfall and clear Kanchenjunga views are not guaranteed.
• Christmas week brings heavy traffic on the NJP / Bagdogra – Darjeeling road; timings are approximate and sightseeing may be adjusted.
• Tiger Hill access, attraction timings and the Mirik route depend on weather, permits and local rules on the day.
• Crossing into Pashupati Market (Nepal) is optional and only for eligible Indian travellers with valid ID (Voter ID or Passport), subject to current border rules. It is not guaranteed.
• Book return trains / flights on 28 December for the afternoon or later, keeping a buffer for mountain-road delays.
• Late arrivals or missed pickups may need separate transport at your own cost.
• Room allocation depends on the final group count and bed configuration.
• Please share dietary requirements and any medical condition at the time of booking.
• Travel insurance is recommended.
• Cancellations follow the Sakhi Escapes Payment & Cancellation Policy.