Kalimpong, Gangtok, Darjeeling Tour package 06 Nights & 07 Days

Day- 01

On Arrival transfer to Kalimpong - On arrival Guest will be received by our representative and he will assist to get transfer to Kalimpong - It is approximately 95 Kilometres i.e. 02½ - 03 hours drive - The drive will be along the River Teesta and National Highway 10 - This bustling bazaar town sprawls along a saddle-shaped mountain ridge overlooking the roaring Teesta River and is lorded over by the summit of Khangchendzonga - Lava, Lolaygaon, Pedong, Sillery Gaon, Ramdhura, Rikissum, Charkole, Kagey, etc are nearby places of interest - It is a quieter destination - Situated on the foothills of the Himalayas at an elevation of 1243 meters / 4078 feet - Check in Hotel at Kalimpong - It is a Hill Station buzzing with fun, frolic and offers spectacular views - Check into Hotel - Evening free to stroll around Kalimpong bazaar for shopping of handicrafts and relics - Overnight stay at Hotel in Kalimpong

Day- 02

Kalimpong Local Sightseeing - Early morning breakfast and start the day for sightseeing - Kalimpong weather is milder and pleasant for the most part of the year - Kalimpong boasts Himalayan views, Buddhist monasteries, colonial-era architecture, and fascinating nursery industry, all linked by some fine hikes - Kalimpong is known for  nurseries, heritage schools & charitable institutes - Start with Zang Dhok Palri or Durpin Monastery - Army Golf Course - Nursery - Deollo - Hanuman Tok - Dr. Grahams Home (school with a high standard of education), etc - One can spend 02 - 03 hours in Kalimpong and enjoy the lunch at any of the restaurants like Orchid, etc and back to the hotel – Heritage buildings are Gouripur House and Morgan House, etc are worth visiting - Evening free to stroll around Kalimpong bazaar for shopping of handicrafts and relics - Overnight stay at  Kalimpong

Day- 03

Transfer to Gangtok via Deollo - Early morning have breakfast and drive to Gangtok - It is approximately 100 kilometers and is nearly 03½  - 04 hours drive along the scenic road - 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 restaurants in M G Road or vicinity or in hotel - Overnight stay at hotel in Gangtok 

Day- 04

Excursion to Changu / Tsomgo Lake [Nathu La  is Optional] - Early morning breakfast - After the arrival of permits the vehicle will report at hotel or Taxi Stand - After breakfast excursion start - This is nearly 52 kilometers drive and takes nearly 02 hours - Visit Tsomgo / Changu Lake and Baba Mandir, cool, serene water and the picturesque beauty - Tsomgo lake is one of the holy lakes 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 - 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 - Overnight stay at Gangtok

[Note: Nathu La Pass visit is an option and depends heavily on the permit issued -  Papers are collected the previous night [EPIC i.e. Voters ID & Passport] - Nathu La Pass once booked the amount is not refunded even if the trip get canceled - Nathula Pass supplement of INR 2500 - INR 4000  has to be paid on the spot as it is not included in the final costing] Foreign Nationals are not allowed to Nathula or Baba Mandir but with a guide, they are allowed only toll Tsomgo Lake]

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Gangtok Local Sight Seeing - Early Morning breakfast - After breakfast drive for the City tour of Gangtok – Sightseeing will be the day covering part of the day hence the drive will be easy and comfortable - Visit Directorate of Handicrafts & Handloom, Research Institute of Tibetology, Do Drul Chorten (Stupa), Enchey Monastery, White Hall, Flower Show, Rumtek Monastery, one of the finest monastery where His holy Dalai Lama stayed for some time,  Ganesh Tok, Hanuman Tok, and other view Point, etc - Gangtok sightseeing is for 03½ to 04 hours - There are few optional sightseeing like Ban Jhakri Fall / Ranka Monastery with additional cost payable to the Vehicle owner on spot - Back to hotel - Evening free to roam around M G Road (Mall) or local Shopping center - Over Night stay at Gangtok

Day- 05

Transfer to Darjeeling - Early Morning breakfast - Next the driver will assist you for the forwarding journey to  Darjeeling - It is approximately 105 kilometers and is nearly 02½ - 03 hours drive - The drive is along River Teesta - Stoppage at Peshok & Lamahatta is for viewpoint visit and refreshment - Next drive further to Darjeeling - The Town is situated 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 the Mall / Mall/shrubbery Park Or visit the local market or Pub - Overnight stay at hotel in Darjeeling

Day- 06

Darjeeling Local Sightseeing -  At about 4:00 AM drive to Tiger Hills [Subjected to availability of Permit], Ghoom Monastery, Batasia Loop, War Memorial - Back to hotel for breakfast and next - Tenzing Rock, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park, Tibetans Refugee center, Tea garden - Lunch at the hotel or on the way - Japanese Peace Pagoda, Natural History Museum, Lal Kothi, etc bare sightseeing spot and can be visited as per the day's program - Sightseeing places are dynamically set depending upon the road condition and time factors - it is not possible to visit all the places but the important ones are covered for the satisfaction of guest - Evening free to roam around Mall or Pubs or the Local market area - Overnight stay at Darjeeling
 

Day- 07

Departure transfer to Siliguri [Optional Via Mirik]  -  It is approximately 110 kilometers and is nearly 02½ - 03 hours drive via Mirik Or Via Kurseong - It is 90 kilometers and is nearly 02 - 02½ hours drive along the scenic road via Kurseong and is 110 kilometers via Mirik  02½  - 03 hours drive along equally scenic road -  Morning breakfast - Hotel check-out time is 09 AM - 10 AM - After breakfast departure transfer - 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 Kuseong - One will travel through the best Tea estate of the world - One stop at Kurseong Tourist Lodge for Tea is recommended to guests - Drop to  Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) /Siliguri - Guest are advised to start early and not to rush - Forwarding Journey