Experience in - Yule Tea Retreat
To make your village experience attractive, enjoyable and participatory, we, along with the village communities have improvised various activities which can keep you engaged, and at the same time, it will unfold many unknown sides of the different traditional customs and beliefs.
Be it a timeless village in a remote Himalayan Mountain or a vast open alpine meadow on a full moon night, we present some unique romantic vacation ideas to newlywed couples. The Eastern Himalayan region is emerging as a thriving Honeymoon destination and we make it possible for you to preserve the memories of the golden moments with your love partner. Stay in an exclusive suite at a cosy bungalow in the Yule Tea Retreat inside a sprawling tea garden and discover your romance in various ways as we take care of your needs.
We can guide you in making exclusive romantic holidays in Darjeeling. We ensure your privacy and safety while selecting the special Honeymoon Destinations for you. We help you to get in-depth exposure to the Himalayan landscape and its life form, arrange your daily tours and excursions, present pleasant surprises throughout the tour and give every possible effort to make your honeymoon tour a never-to-forget experience.
There is one more colourful chapter in our programme – the toy train ride. The winding narrow gauge rail track (about 86km long) takes you on a fairy tale trip – from the foothill forests through the alpine woods – past small hill villages to a glittering Darjeeling. The toy train introduced in the year 1879, is also a world heritage site. A ride is yet another patch of colour on your palette of dreams.
There are several ride options for tourists on Darjeeling Railway. The nostalgic ride in the old steam engine built 150 years ago takes you to Ghoom from Darjeeling chugging its way along the spirals and loops through the tea garden valleys, mystic silver pine woods and small colourful villages. The ride takes you to Batasia Loop – a picturesque garden with the backdrop of Kanchenjunga and then to the Ghoom station and railway museum – the only of its kind in Eastern India before taking you back to Darjeeling in 2hrs.
It's again a feeling of history with our most used old-fashioned Landrover Jeeps for the safari in the rugged hilly terrains of the Darjeeling - Singalila ranges. And that, of course, includes Sandakphu and Phalut! You just hit the road. And the road widens ahead of you, for greater heights.
Our journey to Sandakphu will start from here. The journey through rough gravel road by age-old Landrover Jeep to Sandakphu is uncomfortable but the scenic landscape of the surrounding will ease out the pains of the travel as you leave Maneybhanjang and continue through the green pasture and pine forests towards Tonglu at 3070M (10235ft).
We take a break at Tonglu for lunch and stretch our limbs. The mesmerizing beauty of the Himalayan snow ranges appears on the horizon. Spend your time in the serene landscape looking at the mighty Himalayas, while we prepare your lunch.
We continue our journey after lunch, and another 14 km drive through the uphill gravel road along the short rhododendron forests takes you to Kalepokhri at 3081M (10270ft). Stop for a while near a tiny crystal lake and enjoy the landscape with a cup of tea.
Another 6 km steep ride from Kalepokhri through the magnolia and rhododendron takes you to Sandakphu – the highest point in Singalila in West Bengal. Nestled at an altitude of 3636M (12100ft), Sandakphu offers an unparallel view of some highest peaks in the world, like Kunchenjungha, Everest and Makalu.
Spend some spellbound moments as nature plays with colours on the horizon. We will now drive back to Mim for the warmth of the Yule's Comfort.
The hills of Darjeeling are widely known for its signature aromatic Darjeeling teas. However, Darjeeling is one of the best places to embark on a birding experience that includes some of the best species of Asia and migrating birds. Surrounded by lush green biodiversity, the place is home to numerous species of Himalayan birds including Himalaya monals, Hornbills, laughing thrush, sunbirds and many more.
We comprise a team of expert bird guides who with the help of their extensive knowledge and experiences will help you find some of the best bird-watching destinations. They also offer you a range of birding equipment that will allow you to see the rare species of birds through the lush green surroundings of Darjeeling.
Singalila National Park and Senchal Wildlife Sanctuary are some of the most popular places when it comes to exploring Darjeeling in cycles. There are numerous offbeat cycling trails that will take you through the lush green forest while enjoying the scenic views of the surrounding valleys.
There are numerous clubs in Darjeeling that offer cycle rental services allowing you to embark on an adventurous journey while being under the guidance of expert guides who will help you explore less hidden paths of this region. You can take on these adventures based on the difficulty level and altitude range. While coming back after a tiring day you can relax amidst the bespoke comfort of Yule Tea Retreat.
Singalila Range Trek. This is a high altitude trek that would be best undertaken between mid-March to the end of April for stunning views and the rhododendrons. Take an early morning bus/jeep to Sukiapokhari (in about one hour) and then walk the five or so kms to Manebhanjang at 2134 metres, the "official start" of the trek. 11 kms to Tonglu at 3070 metres. 19 kms to Sandakphu at 3636 metres. 21 kms to Phalut at 3600 metres. This walk can be extended by making Bijanbari (762 metres) your departure or destination point. If you decide to leave from Bijanbari you will have to ascend to Phalut, the last two of the three days is tough going!
On the first day walk uphill to Kaijaley, descend to Jhepi, Lodhma at 1089 metres (have a quick swim in the river) before ascending to Rimbik at 2286 metres, a distance of about 26 kms. The next day walk via Sirikhola to Raman at 2560 metres. This is a hard days walk of 25 kms. The next day walk via Samanden and Gorkhey to Phalut at 3600 metres, a distance of about 24 kms.