Admirable Northeast

3N Darjeeling , 1N Kalimpong and 2N Gangtok
7 days

From

US$ 221

per person

About the tour

Shrouded by mighty Himalayan hills, the Northeast India is the home to almost 166 tribal groups, each having their own distinct culture. The dense forests lying in foothills of Himalayas are stunning in their natural beauty and are home to many of the wildlife parks including Kaziranga National Park - World Heritage Site.

Accommodation

Hotel Meghma or Similar

3 night(s) in Darjeeling

Room Type: Standard Room
Meals Included: None

Hotel Garden Reach or Similar

1 night(s) in Kalimpong

Room Type: Standard Room
Meals Included: None

Hotel Juniper Tree or Similar

2 night(s) in Gangtok

Room Type: Standard Room
Meals Included: None

Included in the price

Darjeeling

  • Sightseeing as per the itinerary
  • Airport or railway station transfers
  • Taxes

Day-wise Itinerary

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Day 1: Arrival And Transfer To Darjeeling

On arrival at New Jalpaiguri Railway Station or Bagdogra Airport you will be received by our office executive who will assist you to board your vehicle to Darjeeling. Upon arrival proceed for check in at hotel. Evening is free for leisure. Overnight stay at Darjeeling.

Day 2: Darjeeling Sightseeing

Early morning excursion to Tiger Hill at around 3:45 am for viewing sunrise over Kanchendzonga Peak (if the weather is favorable), also visit Ghum Monastery, Peace Memorial and Batasia Loop. After breakfast at the hotel you will depart for a half day city tour of Darjeeling. This includes sightseeing at Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (closed on Thursday), Ropeway, Tenzing and Gombu Rock, Tibetan Refugee Self-Help Center (closed on Sunday), Tea Estate, Natural History Museum (closed on Sunday) and Peace Pagoda. Overnight stay in Darjeeling.

Day 3: Mirik Excursion

After breakfast at hotel, you head towards Mirik via Pashupati Nagar, Indo-Nepal Border (Extra vehicle charges will be applicable for Nepal Border to Pasupati Market) for shopping and recreation. Mirik a small sleepy town built around the 1.25 kilometer long man made Sumendu Lake. The pristine lake is surrounded by high forested hills, tea gardens, orange orchards and cardamom plantations. Horse riding and boat is available around the lake on direct payment basis. Return to Darjeeling in the evening and overnight stay at hotel.

Day 4: Darjeeling Or Kalimpong

After breakfast at hotel you will depart to Kalimpong. On arrival you will proceed for check in at hotel. After that you will be taken for sightseeing of the town which includes, tour of Forest Museum (closed on Thursday), Deolo Hill, Dr. Grahams Homes School, Hanuman Mandir, Durpin Monastery, Pine View Nursery (cactus only). Overnight stay in Kalimpong.

Day 5: Kalimpong To Gangtok

After breakfast at hotel you will be transferred to Gangtok. After checking in at hotel, proceed for half day local sightseeing of Gangtok. This includes Directorate of Handicrafts and Handlooms, Research Institute of Tibetology, Dro-drul Chorten, Flower Show, Enchey Monastery, White Hall and Rumtek Monastery. Overnight stay in Gangtok.

Day 6: Excursion To Tshangu Lake And Baba Mandir

After breakfast start for excursion to Tsongmo Lake and through Kyongnosla Alpine Sanctuary and Baba Mandir. No entry for foreigner national, they are allowed to visit tillTsongmo Lake, with a valid permit. They also have to be 02 and above in number to visit Tsongmo Lake. The cool water of the Lake is perfectly attuned with the scenic beauty around. Back to Gangtok and Overnight at hotel. (Incase of Landslide or due to any other reasons if Tshangu Lake is closed then an alternate sightseeing will be provided). Optional tour to Nathula and Baba Mandir. One can opt for Nathula excursion by paying a supplement cost which varies from month to month. Nathula permit gets confirmed 24 hrs prior to the journey date and it is subjected to permit availability as it is allotted as per lottery. Nathula is closed on Monday and Tuesday for tourist. Organizing the permit at the last moment is not possible and a clear window of 72 Hrs with proper documents is required to process the permit.

Day 7: Departure

After breakfast at hotel transfer to New Jalpaiguri Railway Station or Bagdogra Airport for your onward journey.

Exclusions

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  • • Air fare / train fare. • Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, tips & gratuity, mineral water, soft & hard drinks, rafting, rock climbing, paragliding, joy ride (toy train), porterage. All entry tickets/tickets ( zoo, ropeway, boating, horse riding etc.). • Additional sightseeing or extra usage of vehicle, other than mentioned in the itinerary. • Entrance fees & Guide charges. • Any cost arising due to natural calamities like, landslides, road blockage, political disturbances (strikes), etc (to be borne by the client, which is directly payable on the spot). • Any increase in taxes or fuel price, leading to increase in cost on surface transportation & land arrangements, which may come into effect prior to departure. • Travel Insurance. • All parking charges and road taxes, toll taxes and permit fees. • Anything which is not included in the inclusion. • Service Tax 3.09%

Terms and Conditions

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  • Child below 5 yrs is complimentary
  • Hotel & Room provided will be either the one mentioned in the itinerary or similar category.
  • Keeping in mind the closing day for sightseeing schedule/room availability itinerary can be changed without prior notice.
  • Please carry the identity proof along with 4 passport size photos per person so that it can be produced if asked by hotel.
  • Permit require for Tsomgo Lake. It is mandatory that guest should carry 04 copies of pass – port size photograph, original photo ID proof with photo copy (identity card – Voter ID card/Pass-port/Driving License etc) for processing the permit. (All traveller including child)
  • Permit also require for travelling to North Sikkim (Lachung & Lachen). Requires 02 more copies of passport size photographs along with original photo ID proof. (All traveller including child-School Id or Birth Certificates)
  • The price is for a group of 8 pax only

Starting from

US$ 221

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