About the trip
Spread in ribbons over a steep mountain ridge, surrounded by emerald-green tea plantations and towered over by the majestic Khangchendzonga (8598m), Darjeeling is the definitive Indian hill station.On the steep and bustling streets winding through town, you can lose yourself amid an array of Himalayan faces from Sikkim, Bhutan, Nepal and Tibet. And finally, when energies start to flag, a good, steaming Darjeeling brew is never far away.
Accommodation
Hotel Villa Everest
4 nights in Darjeeling
Included in the price
Darjeeling
- All transfer By 01 Non Ac Indica / Wagon R / Tata Sumo / Similar
- All permit fees and hotel taxes
- Rates are valid for Indian Nationals only
- Sightseeing as per the itinerary - vehicle will not be at disposal it will be available to guest as per itinerary only (point to point basis)
Darjeeling
- All transfer By 01 Non Ac Indica / Wagon R / Tata Sumo / Similar
- All permit fees and hotel taxes
- Rates are valid for Indian Nationals only
- Sightseeing as per the itinerary - vehicle will not be at disposal it will be available to guest as per itinerary only (point to point basis)
Day-wise Itinerary
ExpandDay 1: Arrive At Darjeeling
Meet and greet at airport / New Jalpaiguri railway station and transfer to Darjeeling Known as the 'Queen of the Hills'. Darjeeling is one of the most famous hill stations in the world. Check in at the hotel. Overnight halt.
Day 2: Darjeeling Local Sightseeing
Early Morning breakfast. Full day tour includes visit to the following places of interest namely Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (Closed on Thursday), Ropeway, Tenzing - Gombu Rock, Tibetan Refugee Self Help Centre (Closed on Sunday), Beautiful Tea Estate, Lebong Race Course, Japanese Temple. Other places of visit are Peace Pagoda, Lalkothi, Dhirdham Temple, Ava Art Gallery, Natural History Museum (Sunday Closed). Back to hotel. Evening free to stroll around the around Mall or the Local market area. Overnight stay at Darjeeling
Day 3: Darjeeling Local Sight Seeing (Day 2)
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 Khancendzonga Peak (subject to clear weather). On the way back visit Ghoom Monastery, Peace memorial and Batasia Loop. Back to hotel for breakfast. After breakfast rest for half an hour. Next visit to Rock Garden, Ganga Maiya Park. Back to hotel. Evening free to stroll around Mall or the Local market area. Overnight stay at Darjeeling
Day 4: Mirik Excursion With Pashupati
After breakfast excursion to Mirik. 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. On the way visit Pashupati (India-Nepal border), Tea Gardens, Manybhanjyan view point can see Nepal from this point, visit Mirik Lake enjoy boating and horse riding. Evening come back to Darjeeling and overnight stay at hotel
Day 5: Departure To New Jalpaiguri Railway Station
After breakfast leave Darjeeling and proceed towards New Jalpaiguri railway station / Bagdogra airport (110 kms / 03 hrs) for your onward journey. Tour ends and memories begin.
Exclusions
Expand- 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. 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. Room heater charges. Service tax. Insurance. (the cat holidays recommend to get the travel insurance done through us at a nominal cost when you are going for a vacation to the north east region of india always) Anything which is not included in the inclusion. Difference in cost arising due to change in fuel price (calculation based on petrol inr 70 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 change in taxes by the government which will have to be collected directly on arrival.The luxury vehicle (scorpio / xylo) will be provided to the guest for the complete tour. The vehicle changes every day/sector wise and will be on contract as per the itinerary. This vehicle is not on disposal. Also while opting for luxury vehicle please informs the guest to travel light with minimum baggage of one piece per person. In case of excess baggage the guest will have to opt for an extra vehicle for carrying the excess baggage. The cost for this will be collected directly from the guest. Maximum 06 heads (including adult & children) will be allowed in a scorpio / xylo. Maximum 08 heads (including adult & children) are allowed in non ac Tata sumo / similar. Ac of this luxury vehicle will only operate in plain and not in hills. Children above 10+ years will be charged 100% as per Adult Rate (EPSR) Children of 5+ to 10 sharing parent’s room will be charged as per CWB or CNB Children below 5 years Complimentary
Terms and Conditions
Expand- The luxury vehicle (scorpio / xylo) will be provided to the guest for the complete tour.
- The vehicle changes every day/sector wise and will be on contract as per the itinerary.
- This vehicle is not on disposal. Also while opting for luxury vehicle please informs the guest to travel light with minimum baggage of one piece per person.
- In case of excess baggage the guest will have to opt for an extra vehicle for carrying the excess baggage.
- The cost for this will be collected directly from the guest. Maximum 06 heads (including adult & children) will be allowed in a scorpio / xylo. Maximum 08 heads (including adult & children) are allowed in non ac Tata sumo / similar.
- Ac of this luxury vehicle will only operate in plain and not in hills.
- Children above 10+ years will be charged 100% as per Adult Rate (EPSR)
- Children of 5+ to 10 sharing parent’s room will be charged as per CWB or CNB
- Children below 5 years Complimentary
