Ballia to New Jalpaiguri
Supervised group journey by train with designated student groups and reporting points.
Ballia Jaipuria School
Educational Expedition
DESHATAN
2026A Himalayan Journey of Learning, Heritage and Discovery.
Students travel from the Gangetic plains of Ballia to the Himalayan landscape of Darjeeling—exploring heritage railways, tea gardens, biodiversity, mountain culture and living history.
Journey Dates
26 September – 1 October 2026
Tour Fee
₹8,450 per child
BalliaDeparture
New JalpaiguriRail Junction
DarjeelingHimalayan Destination
Train Journey
Mountain Transfer
3 Nights Stay
Planned Educational Visits
₹8,450Inclusive Tour Fee
3 NightsStay in Darjeeling
10+Planned Attractions
SupervisedStudent Group Travel
Travel · Stay · MealsPlanned Package
The Journey
A structured travel plan from Ballia to Darjeeling.
The final sequence may change according to railway operations, weather, traffic, local conditions and availability.
New Jalpaiguri to Darjeeling
Reserved bus transfer for the hill journey, luggage movement and hotel arrival.
Three Nights in Darjeeling
Supervised accommodation, fixed meals, planned reporting and group movement.
Return via New Jalpaiguri
Return transfer and onward train or bus movement, subject to operational availability.
Package Includes
Travel•
Stay•
Meals•
Local Sightseeing•
Planned Visits
Learning Beyond the Classroom
Planned attraction points.
Each visit is intended to build observation, cultural awareness and real-world understanding.
Tiger Hill Sunrise
Himalayan landscape and sunrise observation.
Batasia Loop
Heritage railway engineering and mountain geography.
Ghum Railway Station
Historic high-altitude railway experience.
Darjeeling Toy Train
UNESCO-associated railway heritage experience.
Ghoom Monastery
Cultural, architectural and spiritual understanding.
Darjeeling Zoo
Himalayan biodiversity and conservation learning.
HMI
Mountaineering history, equipment and adventure education.
Happy Valley Tea Garden
Tea cultivation, processing and regional economy.
Japanese Peace Pagoda
Architecture, peace and cultural values.
Rock Garden
Landscape, water systems and natural recreation.
Chowrasta & Mall Road
Supervised heritage walk and local observation.
Supervised Local Shopping
Designated shopping time at approved locations.
Student Readiness
Packing list and travel guidelines.
Clothing & Warm Wear
- 1 warm jacket or fleece
- 1 light sweater
- 3–4 pairs of comfortable clothes
- 2 full-length trousers or track pants
- Innerwear and socks
- Night dress
- Raincoat or compact umbrella
- Cap or woollen cap
- Comfortable non-slip shoes
- 1 extra pair of slippers or sandals
Toiletries & Daily Use
- Small day backpack
- Reusable water bottle
- Small towel
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Soap or shampoo
- Comb
- Handkerchief or tissues
- Wet wipes and sanitiser
- Plastic bags for wet or dirty clothes
- Small torch, notebook and pen
Health & Essentials
- Personal medicines with prescription
- Motion-sickness medicine only if advised
- Motion-sickness or vomit bags
- Sunscreen and lip balm
- Mosquito repellent
- School identity card
- Emergency contact card
- Parent consent form
- Medical declaration and blood-group details
Mobile Phone Rules
- Only one mobile phone per student.
- Use is limited to parent communication, photography and emergency purposes.
- No phone use during instructions, meals, group movement or educational visits.
- The school is not responsible for loss, theft or damage.
Food & Luggage
- 26 September dinner should be brought from home.
- Students may carry only light dry snacks.
- Avoid oily, open or easily perishable food.
- Recommended luggage: 1 medium bag and 1 small day backpack.
- Every bag must carry student name, class and contact number.
Not Allowed
- Sharp objects
- Expensive jewellery
- Excess cash
- Tobacco or energy drinks
- Unauthorised medicines
- Heavy luggage
- Glass bottles
- Risky items or unnecessary valuables
Important:
All belongings should be packed neatly and labelled properly. Students must carry only essential items.
Official Deshatan Material
Deshatan tour poster and student packing guide.
Open the artwork at full size for parent communication, display or printing.
Secure Payment
Pay the tour fee using the QR code.
Scan the QR through any supported UPI application. Verify the amount and registered recipient details shown by your UPI application before confirming payment.
Payable Amount
₹8,450/-
Per participating student
- 1Scan the QR using a UPI application.
- 2Enter exactly ₹8,450 and verify details.
- 3Complete payment and save the transaction reference.
- 4Enter the UTR/reference number in the consent form.
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