Regions of North Bengal

1. Darjeeling

• Tiger Hill (sunrise over Kanchenjunga)
• Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (Toy Train)
• Batasia Loop
• Peace Pagoda
• Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park
• Happy Valley Tea Estate
• Mall Road

2. Kalimpong

• Durpin Monastery
• Deolo Hill
• Cactus Nursery
• Morgan House
• Pine View Nursery
• Teesta River viewpoints

3. Kurseong

• Eagle's Crag
• Dow Hill
• Makaibari Tea Estate
• Deer Park
• Forest Museum

4. Mirik

• Sumendu Lake
• Orange orchards
• Bokar Monastery
• Tea gardens
• Tingling View Point

Offbeat Hill Destinations

• Lepchajagat
• Tinchuley
• Lamahatta
• Chatakpur
• Takdah
• Sittong (Orange Village)
• Ahaldara
• Rongbull
• Dhotrey
• Bijanbari

Dooars Region

Wildlife Parks

• Gorumara National Park
• Jaldapara National Park
• Buxa Tiger Reserve
• Chapramari Wildlife Sanctuary
• Neora Valley National Park

Popular Dooars Destinations

• Lataguri
• Murti
• Samsing
• Suntalekhola
• Rocky Island
• Jhalong
• Bindu
• Jayanti
• Rajabhatkhawa

Wildlife

• One-horned rhinoceros
• Asian elephants
• Indian bison (gaur)
• Leopards
• Peacocks
• Hornbills
• Deer

Adventure Destinations

• Sandakphu Trek (highest point in West Bengal)
• Phalut Trek
• Singalila National Park
• River rafting on the Teesta
• Camping in Dooars
• Mountain biking
• Bird watching

Tea Tourism

• Happy Valley Tea Estate
• Makaibari Tea Estate
• Glenburn Tea Estate
• Goomtee Tea Estate
• Castleton Tea Estate

Best Time to Visit

• March–May: Pleasant weather and blooming flowers.
• October–December: Clear skies and excellent mountain views.
• June–September: Lush greenery, though heavy monsoon rains may affect travel.
• December–February: Cold weather with occasional frost in higher elevations.

Famous Foods

• Darjeeling Momos
• Thukpa
• Wai Wai dishes
• Nepali Thali
• Sel Roti
• Chhurpi
• Bamboo shoot pickle
• Fresh tea from local estates

Suggested Itineraries

5 Days

• Darjeeling
• Lamahatta
• Kalimpong

7 Days

• Darjeeling
• Tinchuley
• Kalimpong
• Lava
• Lolegaon

10 Days

• Darjeeling
• Sandakphu
• Kalimpong
• Dooars (Gorumara & Jaldapara)
• Buxa
• Jayanti

12–14 Days (Complete North Bengal Tour)

• Siliguri
• Mirik
• Darjeeling
• Lepchajagat
• Tinchuley
• Lamahatta
• Takdah
• Kalimpong
• Lava
• Lolegaon
• Rishop
• Pedong
• Samsing
• Suntalekhola
• Rocky Island
• Jhalong
• Bindu
• Gorumara National Park
• Jaldapara National Park
• Buxa Tiger Reserve
• Jayanti
• Cooch Behar (palace and heritage sites)

North Bengal is especially rewarding if you enjoy mountain landscapes, tea gardens, forests, wildlife, waterfalls, and quiet villages. A 10–14 day trip lets you experience both the Himalayan hill region and the lush forests of the Dooars in a single journey.