Overview
Darjeeling tour packages under 7000 from kolkata for family
Let’s be brutally honest first, ?7,000 from Kolkata for a family is a tight budget. Anyone promising luxury hotels, private cabs, and buffet meals in this price is lying. What is realistic is a value-focused, no-frills, well-planned family tour using train travel, shared transport, and clean budget hotels. That’s exactly what this package is — practical, doable, and honest.
Package Overview
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Destination: Darjeeling
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Starting Point: Kolkata
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Ideal For: Small families (2 adults + 1 child)
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Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights
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Budget Range: Under ?7,000 per person
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Travel Mode: Train + shared hill transport
Day-wise Family Itinerary
Day 1: Kolkata → New Jalpaiguri → Darjeeling
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Evening or night train journey from Kolkata to NJP (Sleeper / General class)
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Morning arrival at NJP
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Shared cab transfer to Darjeeling (cost-effective & common for budget travelers)
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Hotel check-in & rest
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Evening free walk on Mall Road
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Overnight stay in Darjeeling
Day 2: Darjeeling Sightseeing (Family Friendly)
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Early morning visit to Tiger Hill (weather permitting)
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Stop at Batasia Loop
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Visit Ghoom Monastery
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Explore Himalayan Mountaineering Institute
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Visit Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park
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Tea garden visit & local market shopping
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Overnight stay
Day 3: Darjeeling → NJP → Kolkata
What’s Included (Read Carefully)
? Budget hotel (clean, family-friendly)
? 2 nights accommodation
? Daily breakfast
? Shared sightseeing cab
? NJP–Darjeeling–NJP shared transfers
What’s NOT Included (No Sugarcoating)
? Train tickets (kept flexible to control cost)
? Lunch & dinner
? Personal expenses
? Toy train ride (optional, limited seats)
Estimated Cost Breakdown (Per Person)
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Train (Sleeper / General): ?600–?1,000
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Hotel (2 nights share basis): ?1,800–?2,200
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Shared cab & sightseeing: ?1,800–?2,200
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Miscellaneous: ?500
?? Total: ~?6,000–?6,800
Yes, under ?7,000 is achievable if you travel smart.
Why This Package Works for Families
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1. Is this package really possible under ?7,000?
Yes — only with shared transport and budget hotels. Anyone offering more is cutting corners or lying.
Q2. Is it safe for families with kids?
Absolutely. Darjeeling is family-friendly and shared cabs are standard practice.
Q3. Can senior citizens join this trip?
Yes, but Tiger Hill early morning trip can be skipped if needed.
Q4. Are meals included?
Only breakfast. This keeps the package flexible and affordable.
Q5. Can we customize this package?
Yes, but customization increases cost. Budget and customization don’t go together.
Itinerary
Evening or night train journey from Kolkata to NJP (Sleeper / General class) Morning arrival at NJP Shared cab transfer to Darjeeling (cost-effective & common for budget travelers) Hotel check-in & rest Evening free walk on Mall Road Overnight stay in Darjeeling
Early morning visit to Tiger Hill (weather permitting) Stop at Batasia Loop Visit Ghoom Monastery Explore Himalayan Mountaineering Institute Visit Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park Tea garden visit & local market shopping Overnight stay
Morning breakfast Check-out from hotel Shared cab to NJP Train journey back to Kolkata Tour ends with family memories, not debt