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Darjeeling Gangtok with Kalimpong. Tour Duration: 06 Nights & 07 Days
Destination Covered: Bagdogra/New Jalpaiguri - Gangtok - Darjeeling - Depart
Darjeeling, Gangtok, and Kalimpong are three of the most popular destinations in the northeastern region of India. These places are known for their natural beauty, rich cultural heritage, and diverse flora and fauna.
Darjeeling is a beautiful hill station located in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is renowned for its scenic beauty, tea gardens, and panoramic views of the Himalayas. The town is also famous for the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Other attractions in Darjeeling include the Tiger Hill, the Batasia Loop, the Happy Valley Tea Estate, and the Japanese Peace Pagoda.
Gangtok, on the other hand, is the capital city of the Indian state of Sikkim. It is situated at an altitude of 1,650 meters above sea level and is surrounded by the Himalayas. Gangtok is famous for its scenic beauty, monasteries, and adventure activities such as trekking, paragliding, and river rafting. Popular tourist attractions in Gangtok include the Enchey Monastery, Rumtek Monastery, Tsomgo Lake, and Nathula Pass.
Darjeeling Gangtok with Kalimpong. Kalimpong is a small hill station located in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is situated at an altitude of 1,250 meters above sea level and is known for its beautiful orchids, colonial architecture, and stunning views of the Himalayas. Kalimpong is also famous for its monasteries, churches, and temples. Popular tourist attractions in Kalimpong include the Deolo Hill, the Zang Dhok Palri Phodang Monastery, the Kalimpong Science Centre, and the Cactus Nursery.
Visitors can enjoy the scenic beauty of these three places and take part in various activities such as trekking, sightseeing, and exploring the local culture. The best time to visit Darjeeling, Gangtok, and Kalimpong is between March and May or between October and November when the weather is pleasant and the skies are clear.
Destination Covered: Delhi - Bagdogra - Darjeeling - Gangtok - Kalimpong - Bagdogra-Delhi - Bagdogra.
Tour Itinerary:
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Day-1 NJP Rly Station / IXB Airport – Darjeeling (75 kilometre / 3 hours)
Upon arrival at New Jalpaiguri Junction Railway Station (Siliguri)/Bagdogra Airport (Siliguri), you will meet your guide for the trip. From your railway station/airport in Siliguri, you will drive for 75 kilometer to reach Darjeeling, a famous colonial hill station of West Bengal. Upon arrival at Darjeeling, you will be transferred to hotel for overnight stay and dinner. Also, don't forget to load your camera batteries as you will need them for the next day.
Day 2 Darjeeling Sightseeing
Get up at around 4:00 AM and embark on a tour to Tiger Hill to chase the down over the Mt. Khangchendzongha, the third highest peak in the world. After that, you will return to the hotel for breakfast. During your journey from Tiger Hill to the hotel, you will be visiting Ghum Monastery and Batasia Loop. Post breakfast; go for a sightseeing tour to places like Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, P.N. Zoological Park, Tenzing Rock, Tibetan Refugee self-help Centre, Tea Garden, Ropeway and Japanese Temple. In the evening, you can go to Darjeeling Mall road to pick some tea and souvenirs. Stay and dinner at the Darjeeling hotel.
Day 3 Darjeeling – Kalimpong (57 kilometre / 2 ½ hours) Sightseeing
Drive for 57 kilometer to reach Kalimpong (3,950 ft.), yet another picturesque hill station of West Bengal. Upon arrival at Kalimpong, you will be transferred to hotel for overnight stay and dinner. Today, you will be visiting Mangal Dham, Deolo Hill, Dr. Graham's Home, Golf Garden, Durpin Dara Hills & Pine View Nursery. Dinner and Overnight stay at Kalimpong.
Day 4 Kalimpong – Gangtok (75 kilometre / 3 hours)
This morning, after breakfast, you will drive to Gangtok, which will take approximately three hours. On arrival at Gangtok, you will be transferred to the comfortable pre-booked hotel. Stay and dinner at the Gangtok hotel.
Day 5 Gangtok Local Sightseeing
Today is going to be a fun day as you will be going for a sightseeing tour to Gangtok. Covering regions like Tashi view point, Ganesh Tok, Hanuman Tok, Flower show, Cottage Industry and Handicraft Centre, Institute of Tibetology, Dro-dul Chorten, Enchey Monastery & Banjakhri Falls, today, you will explore the most famed regions of Gangtok. Overnight stay and dinner at Gangtok hotel.
Day 6 Excursion to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir
Kick start your day with a hearty meal as today is going to be a fun day. According to your pre-decided schedule, you will be visiting Tsomgo Lake (12,400 Feet), a high-altitude lake that is sacred to both Hindus and Buddhist. After spending few minutes at the lake, you will visit the Baba Mandir (13,200 Feet). Dinner and Overnight stay at Gangtok.
P.S: In the case of the landslide, you won't be able to reach Tsomgo Lake (12,400 Feet), thus, an alternative will be arranged for you.
Day 7 Gangtok – NJP Rly Station / IXB Airport (120 kilometres / 5 hours)
After breakfast drive to Bagdogra Airport or NJP railway station for reaching your onward destination.
Tour and Services ends
➤ Accommodation as per the itinerary.
➤ An English-speaking driver cum guide.
➤ Private vehicle as per the flow of itinerary.
➤ Meal plan as per package chosen.
➤ Sightseeing tours and transfers on private vehicle, as per the itinerary.
➤ All applicable hotel and toll taxes during the excursions.
- 5% GST (Goods and Service Tax) for Indian Nationals only, as applicable from 01/07/2017, which will be on and above, the Invoice amount.
- Cost for Air-ticket (which is always given separately, unless mentioned).
- Cost for supplementary service, All optional Tours, Up-gradation Charges, Sightseeing entrance fees.
- Cost for Airfare, Train fare, Travel / Any kind of Insurance & Premiums, Rafting Charges.
- Cost for service provided on a personal request.
- Cost for personal expenses such as laundry, 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 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.
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