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Darjeeling Kalimpong Gangtok 7 Days trip from Siliguri

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Duration

7 Days

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

Unlimited

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Itinerary

Itinerary Day 1: IXB airport/ NJP Station  Darjeeling Pick-up from Bagdogra airport/NJP railway station to be taken to Darjeeling (7100 ft), a 88kms drive taking around 3.5hours to reach Darjeeling, the “Queen of the hill stations”, its name derived from “Dorje-Line” which means the place of “Dorje”, the mystic thunderbolt. After a very scenic drive thru the mountains, tea gardens, etc. Reach Darjeeling & check in at hotel. Spend the evening lazing around or walk up to the mall area & overnight stay at Darjeeling. Day 2: Darjeeling (Full day local Sightseeing) Start the day at 4 am with an early morning trip to Tiger Hill (7800 Ft) to catch the sunrise from behind the majestic Kanchenjunga range. On the way return back to visit the Ghoom Monastery & Batasia Loop, back to the hotel for breakfast. (09:00 AM TO 03:00PM) After breakfast, proceed for a half day Darjeeling local sightseeing of the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Ropeway, Zoo, Tenzing Rock, Tibetan Refugees Self Help Centre, Tea Garden (outer view) & Japanese Temple. Back to the hotel by evening; take a walk to “Chowrasta” the centre point of the Mall area.  You can do some window shopping & overnight stay at Darjeeling. Day 3: Darjeeling  Kalimpong After breakfast depart to Kalimpong (4000 Ft), a drive of 50kms, 2.5hrs to Kalimpong. Also called the garden of flowers, this town has almost everything- scenic beauty, flowers, greenery, waters, mists, clouds, etc. Reach Kalimpong & check-in at the hotel. Evening free at leisure with a visit to the market, where you do some curio shopping, buy some Kalimpong Cheese & lollypops of Swiss technology from “Larks” or just take a walk thru the market & overnight stay at Kalimpong. Day 4: Kalimpong After breakfast, proceed for a full day local sightseeing of Durpin Hill (which has the famous Zong Dog Palri Fo- Brang Monastery which belongs to the same Buddhist sect as the present Dalai Lama), Pine View Point, Kalim Temple, Dr Graham's Homes complex with its historic church & well maintained grounds founded in 1900 by Rev. Dr. J A Graham, a Scottish missionary, Delo Hill (5556 ft) appears to be the roof- of- the- world, is the highest point in Kalimpong. Delo also has the town’s picturesque water reservoir. Then on to Mangal Dham Temple constructed in memory of the late Guru Shree (108) Mangal Dasji and dedicated to Lord Krishna. Evening free to go to the market or just take a walk thru the market & overnight stay at Kalimpong. Day 5: Kalimpong  Gangtok After breakfast, depart to a drive 76kms & 2.5hrs to reach, Gangtok (5500ft) - the Land of the Pristine and unspoilt natural beauty – Sikkim, with alpine landscapes and thick luxuriant forests, rivers in torrent and peaceful lakes. Arrive at Gangtok (5500 Ft) by afternoon.  Check-in at Hotel. (1400hrs-1700hrs) After lunch, visit to Cottage Industries, Started during the time of the Chogyals of Sikkim, as a venture to preserve, protect and propagate the authentic Sikkimese arts, handicrafts and skills of local and village artisans, it has become one of the major attractions for people visiting Sikkim where beautiful souvenirs like carpets, hand-carved tables (choktses), traditional handicrafts, furniture, handlooms carpets, and other products are produced & exhibited for sale. Flower Show, at one end and below the Ridge Park is the Flower Exhibition Centre which holds the annual Orchid show. Inside the area is not very large but it has amazing collections of flowers of many different types, if you are a flower lover, then this is the place for you. But the best time is between March to June when the Orchids are in full bloom and put on display, Do-Drul Chorten (Stupa) which is one of the most important stupas of Sikkim, built by the head of the Nyingma order- Trullshi Rimpoche in 1945. It contains rare details of Dorji Phupa, Holy Books, Mantras and is encircled by 108 prayer wheels; The Namgyal Institute of Tibetology built in 1958 in traditional style, a renowned worldwide center for the study of the Mahayana Buddhist philosophy & religion, a treasure house of rare “Thankas”, statues, over 200 Buddhist icons and prized objects of art & finally Ban Jhakhri Waterfalls. Return back to the hotel by evening. Relax & refresh yourself & then walk to the mall which is just 5 minutes away & overnight stay at Gangtok. Day 6: Gangtok  Tsomgo Lake  Gangtok After breakfast, proceed to Tsomgo Lake (12,313 ft), a 40kms drive which takes 2.5 hrs. This lake is located very close to Nathula Pass which is the entry point to China termed as the “Silk Route & remains frozen for most parts of the year. Legend has it that the Lamas use to forecast the future by studying the color of the lakes waters. Enjoy the surroundings, majestic snowy peaks which feed the lake and the clean fresh air, back to Gangtok by 3 pm for a late lunch. Evening free for leisure or go shopping for Sikkimese traditional handicrafts & overnight stay at Gangtok. Day 7: Gangtok  Bagdogra/NJP drop After breakfast, check out from the hotel & proceed to Bagdogra Airport/NJP Railway Station for onwards destination.  

Included/Exclude

  • Hotel Details
  • Place
  • 2 Star
  • 3 Star
  • 4 Star
  • DARJEELING
  • MEGHMA HOTEL/CHAAS SANDERLING (CP)
  • PINK MOUNTAIN / THE RETREAT-dlx / Zambala (veg)/Omega Residency (veg)
  • (CP)
  • CRESCENT RESORT/ RJ RESORT/ JAI HOTELS- first flush   (MAP)
  • GANGTOK
  • COMFORT INN (CP)
  • SIKKIM DELIGHT /HIMALAYAN HEIGHTS – sup dlx /DEWACHEN RETREAT -lux/ GREENDALE-Veg (dlx)/ TEMI HOUSE (CP)
  • LEMON TREE- superior (MAP)
  • KALIMPONG
  • GARDEN REACH –std/BREATHING STIONE-std(CP)
  • KALIMPONG PARK (CP)
  • SILVEROAKS  (MAP)
  • PELLING
  • SNOW VIEW PELLING (CP)
  • PACHHU VILLAGE/SUMMIT NEWA/TASHIGHANG RESORT/ YANGTHANG DZIMKHA (CP)
  • NORBUGHANG RETREAT N SPA – sup dlx (MAP)
  • LACHUNG
  • COMFORT INN/ KATAO ROAD HOUSE (AP)
  • FORTUNA (pure veg)- (AP)
  • YARLAM RESORT- dlx (AP)
  • LACHEN
  • SNOW VALLEY (AP)
  • THE GRAND LACHEN (AP)
  • APPLE ORCHARD RESORT- (AP)

  • Inclusions
  • Meals as per plan and all hotel taxes.
  • CP – Breakfast only.... MAP – Breakfast & Lunch OR Dinner.... AP- All meals.
  • All transfers & sightseeing by 01 NAC Wagon R/NAC Sumo Ex Bagdogra/NJP which is not on disposal, but point-to-point basis.
  • Gangtok local sightseeing would be by 01 NAC Wagon R for (02 Pax) & 02 NAC Wagon R for (04 Pax & above).
  • Exclusions
  • Entrance/Guide/Camera fees/ Parking etc.
  • GST EXTRA
  • Visit to Katao Lachung @ Rs. 3300 +5% /- per vehicle extra on the total cost.
  • Visit to Zero Point in Lachung @ Rs. 3300 +5% /- per vehicle extra on the total cost.
  • Visit to Nathula Pass (India -China border) @ Rs. 6800+5%/- per vehicle extra on the total cost.
  • Joy ride on the toy train in Darjeeling @ Rs. 650/- per person ticket + Rs. 600+5% per vehicle extra on the total cost.
  • En-route visit to Chardham (Namchi) @ Rs. 2800+5%/- per vehicle extra on the total cost....
  • En-route visit to Mirik @ Rs. 1200+5%/- per vehicle extra on the total cost.
  • En-route visit to Buddha Park (Ravangla) @ Rs. 1200+5%/- per vehicle extra on the total cost.
  • Any difference arising due to increase in fuel price or change in taxes levied by the government.
  • Difference in cost arising due to mishaps, bandhs/strikes, natural calamities like landslides, road blockages etc. In such a case, the extra
  • cost would have to be paid on the spot by the guest directly.

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