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Gangtok Kalimpong 5 Days trip From Siliguri

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Duration

5 days

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

Unlimited

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Itinerary

Itinerary Day 1: IXB Airport/NJP Station  Gangtok Pick-up from Bagdogra airport/NJP railway station to be taken to Gangtok (5500 ft) -the Land of the Pristine and unspoilt natural beauty of Sikkim, with alpine landscapes and thick luxuriant forests, rivers in torrent and peaceful lakes, a journey 130kms & takes 5hrs to reach Gangtok, arrive at the hotel & check-in. Relax & refresh yourself & then walk to the mall which is just 5 minutes away & overnight stay at Gangtok. Day 2: 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 colour 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 3: Gangtok  Kalimpong After breakfast, visit to Tashi View Point to view Mt. Khangchendzonga. Situated 8kms from the town, this point offers a breathtaking view of the majestic peak & surrounding hills. Also can be seen are the monasteries at Phodong & Labrang. On the return visit Hanuman Tok (7200 Ft), temple devoted to Hanuman. From the temple you can also get a bird’s eye view of the Selep waterworks which supplies drinking water to the Gangtok town. Near this temple which is maintained by the Army, is Lukshyama- the royal cremation grounds of the erstwhile royal family of Sikkim. Then go to Ganesh Tok (6500Ft), a temple dedicated to Lord Ganesha which is so small in size that it can hardly accommodate one person & one has to crawl to get inside, The Handicraft & Handloom Showroom, which promotes traditional arts & crafts, a veritable storehouse of exquisite carpets, blankets, shawls in “Lepcha” weaves; The Flower Show, which contains over 200 species of orchids set amidst a beautiful landscape; 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 centre 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, back to the hotel by afternoon. After lunch, depart to Kalimpong (4000 Ft), a drive of 50kms &, 2.5hrs to reach. Also called the garden of flowers, this town has almost everything- scenic beauty, flowers, greenery, waters, mists, clouds etc. Check-in at hotel & overnight stay at Kalimpong. Day 4: Kalimpong (Full day local Sightseeing) After breakfast, proceed for a full day 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 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 5: Kalimpong  IXB Apt/ NJP rly station After breakfast, checkout 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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