KALIMPONG, DARJEELING AND SIKKIM
Darjeeling, the land of thunderbolt, is located in West Bengal. This place is the epitome of natural beauty making it popularly known as the ‘Queen of the hills’. Darjeeling, the natural destination with woods, tea gardens and natural flora and fauna.Extremely alluring, pleasantly boisterous and wreathed in clouds - Gangtok, the capital city of the Sikkim can also give you a spectacular view of Mt. Kanchenjunga, at a distant skyline. The pristine hill station nestled in mountains and clouds is also a base for a whole lot of trekkers to the Himalayan mountain ranges. The mesmerising prismatic beauty and the beautiful winding hill roads are even more breathtaking if seen from a bird’s eye view in a cable car.
Itinerary
Day 1
DAY 1- Guest will be received by our official at Bagdogra...
DAY 1- Guest will be received by our official at Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) and Transfer to Kalimpong – He will assist you for the forwarding journey to Kalimpong - (100 Kilometers, 2 ½ - 3 hours) - Check in Hotel at Kalimpong – It is a quieter destination - Situated on the foothills of the Himalayas at an elevation of 1243 meters / 4078 feet, it is a Hill Station buzzing with fun, frolic and offers spectacular views – Check into Hotel - Over night stay at Kalimpong – Evening free to stroll around Kalimpong bazaar for shopping of handicrafts and relics - Over night stay at Hotel in Kalimpong.
Day 2
DAY 2- Kalimpong Local Sight Seeing - Situated on the...
DAY 2- Kalimpong Local Sight Seeing - Situated on the foothills of the Himalayas at an elevation of 1243 meters / 4078 feet Kalimpong has many options and the best part is the visit has many options Local sightseeing to Mangal Dham, Zong Dog Palri Fo - Brang Gompa, five kilometers south of the town centre at the end of the ridge at Durpin Dara Hill and was consecrated by the Dalai Lama - Visit to local Nurseries, Army golf course and Dr. Grahams Home, Dello and many more places depending upon the special interest of guest – Greenery of the region is appealing - Evening free to stroll around the local market / Bazaar - Over night stay at Kalimpong.
Day 3
DAY 3- Transfer to Gangtok via Dello - Early morning ...
DAY 3- Transfer to Gangtok via Dello - Early morning have breakfast and drive to Gangtok - (100 kilometers 3 ½ - 4 hours) – On the way sightseeing at Dello – Forwarding journey to Gangtok – Gangtok is a perfect destination for tourist in search of enchantment, tranquility, trekking or any other adventure - Land of monastery, mystic rituals / festivals at an elevation of 1,437 meters / 4,715 feet is the most often visited spot of India for its rare Orchids and Butterflies - Check into Hotel - Sight Seeing to Rumtek Monastery (Optional)- Evening free to stroll to M.G. Marg or Local Market - It is advisable to have food in any of the restaurant in M G Road or vicinity - Over night stay at hotel in Gangtok (Rumtek Monastery - Can be Covered but if time permits by Maruti Van).
Day 4
DAY 4- Excursion to Changu / Tsomgo Lake - Nathu L...
DAY 4- Excursion to Changu / Tsomgo Lake - Nathu La (Optional) - Early morning breakfast – Permits are made one day prior to visit - This is nearly 48 kilometers drive and takes nearly 2 hours - Visit to Tsomgo / Changu Lake and Baba Mandir, cool, serene water and the picturesque beauty – Tsomgo lake is one of the holy lake of the region - A temple of Lord Shiva is built on the lakeside - Primula flowers and other alpine plantation provide an immaculate beauty to this place - Till April it is full of snow and lay frozen – (Nathu La Pass visit has to be arranged the previous Night when Voters ID card will be asked for – Nathu La Pass once booked the amount is not refunded even if the trip get cancelled - Nathula Pass supplement of INR 2500 - INR 4000 /- has to be paid on the spot as it is not included in the final costing) - Back to hotel for lunch or lunch on the way – The rest of the day is free - Evening one is free to stroll around M G Road or the Local Market - Over night stay at Gangtok.
Day 5
DAY 5- Transfer to Darjeeling - Early Morning breakf...
DAY 5- Transfer to Darjeeling - Early Morning breakfast - Next the driver will assist you for the forwarding journey to Darjeeling (!25 kilometers 2 ½ - 3 hours) – Darjeeling - At an elevation of 2123 meters / 70001 feet, the land of breathtaking beauty, amidst rolling tea gardens, crowned by the majestic Himalayas popularly known as the Queen of the hills - Jewel in the crown of the Eastern Himalayas with mesmerizing beauty offers spectacular views of the Mount Everest, Mount Kanchendzonga and the rest of spectacular Himalayan range - Check in to hotel – Stroll to Mall / shrubbery Park - Over night stay at hotel in Darjeeling.
Day 6
DAY 6 - Darjeeling Local Sight Seeing – Early mo...
DAY 6 - Darjeeling Local Sight Seeing – Early morning at around 3:45 AM drive to 8000 feet / 2440 meters through primitive forests of oak, magnolia to Tiger Hill to view sunrise over Kanchendzonga Peak (subject to clear weather) – On the way back visit Ghoom Monastery, Peace memorial & Batasia Loop – Back to hotel for breakfast - After breakfast next round of sightseeing - Half Day city tour includes Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (Closed on Thursday), Ropeway, Tensing Gumpo Rock, Tibetan Refugee Self Help Center (Closed on Sunday), Tea Estate, Natural History Museum (Sunday Closed), Peace Pagoda – Back to hotel – Evening free to stroll around the area - Overnight stay at Darjeeling.
Day 7
DAY 7- Departure to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Ja...
DAY 7- Departure to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) via Mirik (Optional) - Drive to Siliguri, on the way to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) via Mirik is 120 kilometers, 2 ½ - 3 hours or Via Kurseong is 95 kilometers 2 - 2 1/2 hours)- Morning breakfast - After breakfast transfer to It’s a two hours drive - Mirik is a quiet town between Siliguri and Darjeeling noted for its secluded charm, Beautiful Tea Gardens, Samendu Lake, Orange Orchards, Cardamom Plantation and its pleasant Climate – Halt at Seemana for view - Or via Kurseong & Makaibari Tea Estate – One will travel through the best Tea estate of the world – Drive to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) /Siliguri - Guest are advised to start early and not to rush - Forwarding Journey
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