Sikkim & Darjeeling Exploration

2N Gangtok , 2N Pelling , 1N Kalimpong and 2N Darjeeling
8 days

From

US$ 369

per person

About the tour

Darjeeling district lies in the north of the state of West Bengal, in the foothills of the eastern Himalayas. The district touches three international boundaries- with Nepal, Bhutan and Bangladesh.

Accommodation

The New Castle Hotel or Similar

2 night(s) in Gangtok

Room Type: Standard Room
Meals Included: None

Jain Group Hotel Sonamchen or Similar

2 night(s) in Pelling

Room Type: Standard Room
Meals Included: None

Kalimpong Park Hotel or Similar

1 night(s) in Kalimpong

Room Type: Standard Room
Meals Included: None

Golden Heights Enclave or Similar

2 night(s) in Darjeeling

Room Type: Standard Room

Included in the price

Gangtok

  • All applicable Transfers & Sightseeing by NON AC vehicle which will not be at disposal and will be exclusively used for the guest as per the itinerary only (on point to point basis). This vehicle will also change sector wise.
  • Meet & Greet upon arrival at Bagdogra Airport / New Jalpaguri Station

Day-wise Itinerary

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Day 01: Arrival At Bagdogra – Gagtok

On arrival at Bagdogra Airport, (500Ft / 150Mts) you will be met by our office Executive who will assist you to board your vehicle to Gangtok (5500 Ft /1677 Mts, 130 Kms / 04 to 05 Hrs). Overnight at Hotel.

Day 02: Gagtok

After breakfast, in the morning, start for excursion to Tshangu Lake – situated at a height of 12400Ft / 3780 Mts / 43Kms in 3Hrs one way, with an average depth of 50 ft. The cool water of the Lake is perfectly attuned with the scenic beauty around. Back to Gangtok and Overnight at Hotel. (In case of Land slide or any reason Tshangu Lake is closed we will provided alternate sightseeing).

Day 03: Gangtok – Pelling

Morning Go for a half day sightseeing covering Jhakri Water Falls (04 hrs) along with Droul Chorthen, Research Institute of Tibetology, Directorate of Handicraft & Handloom (Closed on Sunday), Flower Show. Afternoon transfer to Pelling (6100 Ft / 1860 Mts, 116 Kms / 05 to 06 Hrs). Check in and Overnight at Hotel.

Day 04: Pelling

After breakfast we drive to Yuksom (5840 Ft / 1780 Mts, 35 Kms / 02 Hrs) on way panoramic sightseeing of Darap Village, Rimbi Water fall & Hydro Project, Khecheopalri Lake (6000 Ft / 1829 Mts), it is one of the sacred Buddhist mountain lake and it is believed that whatever is wished in front of the lake comes true. Myth is that when a leaf falls on the placid clear water surface, it is picked by a bird & Kanchanjunga Water fall. A further drive takes you to Yuksom (the meeting place of three monks) – the first capital of Sikkim. This was the place where the first Chogyal (a ruling dynasty in Sikkim) was crowned. Evening Back to Pelling and Overnight at Hotel.

Day 05: Pelling – Kalimpong

Transfer for Kalimpong (3937 Ft / 1200 Mts, 115 Kms / 05 to 06 Hrs). Overnight at Hotel.

Day 06: Kalimpong – Darjeeling

Today after Breakfast visit Dello hills, Dr. Graham’s Home, Flower Nurseries, Jang-Dong-Palriffo Brang and Durbin Dara Hills. Transfer to Darjeeling (7380 Ft / 2250 Mts, 70 Kms / 03 to 04 Hrs), Overnight at Hotel.

Day 07: Darjeeling

Early morning tour to Tiger Hills (8364 Ft / 2550 Mts at around 4 AM) to view sunrise over Kanchendzonga Peak (subject to clear weather). On way back visit Ghoom Monastery, Batasia Loop. After breakfast go for a half-day sight seeing of Japanese Temple, Peace pagoda, Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park & Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (Closed on Thursday), Tenzing & Gombu Rock, Tibetan Refugee Self-Help Center (Closed on Sunday) & Tea Estate. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 08: Darjeeling – Bagdogra Airport

After breakfast proceed to (IXB) Bagdogra Airport (100 Kms / 03 to 04 Hrs), for your onward connection / Journey

Exclusions

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  • Cost for supplementary service, optional Tours, Up-gradation Charges, Guide, Sightseeing entrance fees. Cost for Airfare, Train fare, Insurance Premiums, Rafting Charges. Cost for service provided on a personal request. Cost for personal expenses such as laundry, bottled water, soft drinks, incidentals, porter charges, tips etc. Cost for any other service not mentioned under the “Cost Includes” head. Difference in cost arising due to change in Taxes by the Government which will have to be collected directly ON ARRIVAL. Difference in cost arising due to change in Fuel price (Calculation based on Petrol INR 78 per liter & Diesel INR 58 per liter) Difference in cost arising due to extra usage of vehicle, other than scheduled & mentioned in the itinerary. Difference in cost arising due to mishaps, political unrest, natural calamities like - landslides, road blockage, etc. In such case extra will have to be paid on the spot by the guest directly.

Terms and Conditions

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  • The Package is valid for Indian Nationals Only.
  • Per person rates (in Rs.) - applicable on 2 persons staying together sharing the same room
  • Service Tax extra (as applicable)
  • Transportation as per itinerary only (not available at disposal)
  • The distance mentioned in the itinerary is correct however travel time depends on traffic and road condition.
  • Itinerary is subject to change / swap without any prior notice
  • Package rates are subject to change without prior notice
  • The package cannot be combined with any other offer
  • Refund on cancellation depends upon concerned hotel's cancellation policy
  • The above package is valid only on specific departure dates as mentioned

Starting from

US$ 369

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