Itinerary - Tour packages - 06 Nights / 07 Days – Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) - Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus (Junction) / Siliguri - Kalimpong (02 Nights) - Gangtok (02 Nights) - Darjeeling (02 Nights) - Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus (Junction) / Siliguri
Day - 01 - Arrival & Transfer to Kalimpong - Our representative will be there to receive the Guest at New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Stand (Junction) - He will assist guest to proceed to Kalimpong - It is approximately 85 Kilometres and is nearly 02½ - 03 hours drive through scenic road - Kalimpong is a historical destination on the old silk route - It is situated on the foothills of the Himalayas at an elevation of 1243 meters / 4078 feet - Kalimpong is a hill station buzzing with colorful people with lovely orchids, Gladiolus, rarest cacti and nurseries and offers spectacular views of the Mount Kanchendzonga and its range - It is ideal setting with milder climate for walks - Check into Hotel / resort – Evening free to roam around the local market or nursery - Over night stay at Kalimpong
Day – 02 - Sight Seeing in Kalimpong - Morning breakfast in hotel – Drive for sightseeing - Kalimpong situated on the foothills of the Himalayas is a green destination at an altitude of 1243 meters / 4078 feet - It is a historical destinations with bustling market, colorful people and offers spectacular views of the Himalayan range - The scenic beauty on the way are beautiful and there are lot of shops selling antics and local handicraft worth buying – Drive for sightseeing tour through scenic road to Forest Museum (Closed On Thursday), Deolo Hill, Hanuman Mandir, Dr Graham Homes, Durbin Monastery, Mangaldham, Pine View Nurseries (Cactus Only) - Back to Kalimpong Hotel– Evening free to roam around the any of the hundred nurseries or the Local market area - Overnight stay at Kalimpong
Day - 03 – Transfer to Gangtok via Deollo - Early morning have breakfast and drive to Gangtok - (100 kilometres 3 ½ - 4 hours) – 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 restaurant in M G Road or vicinity - Over night stay at hotel in Gangtok (Rumtek Monastery - Can be Covered but if time permits by Maruti Van)
Day - 04 - Excursion to Changu / Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir - Nathu La (Optional) - Early morning breakfast – Permits are made one day prior to visit - This is nearly 48 kilometres drive and takes nearly 2 hours - Visit to Tsomgo / Changu Lake and Baba Mandir, cool, serene water and the picturesque beauty – Tsomgo lake is one of the holy lake 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 – (Nathu La Pass visit has to be arranged the previous Night when Voters ID card will be asked for – Nathu La Pass once booked the amount is not refunded even if the trip get cancelled - Nathula Pass supplement of INR 2500 - INR 4500 per vehicle has to be paid on the spot as it is not included in the final costing) - 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 - Over night stay at Gangtok
Day – 05 – Transfer to Darjeeling - After breakfast drive 65 kilometres 1 ½ - 2 hours – Darjeeling – This was the Summer capital of the East India Company – Situated at an height of 2123 meters / 70001 feet lies the land of breathtaking beauty, sloping tea gardens with spectacular views of the Mount Everest is the Queen of the hills – It is also home to the famous World Heritage train – The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR), Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI), etc - Beautiful tea garden with the view of The Himalayan range along with the snow peaks of mount Kanchenjunga is one of the tourist hot spot of this region - Check into hotel – Evening free to roam around Mall or local Shopping center - Over Night stay at Darjeeling
Day - 06 -Darjeeling Local Sight Seeing – 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 Kanchendzonga Peak (subject to clear weather) – On the way back visit Ghoom Monastery, Peace memorial & Batasia Loop – On the way back visit Ghoom Monastery, Peace memorial & Batasia Loop – Back to hotel for breakfast - After breakfast rest for half an hour After breakfast next round of sightseeing - Half Day city tour includes Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (Closed on Thursday), Ropeway, Tensing Gumpo Rock, Tibetan Refugee Self Help Center (Closed on Sunday), Tea Estate, Natural History Museum (Sunday Closed), Peace Pagoda – Back to hotel – Evening free to stroll around the area - Overnight stay at Darjeeling
Day - 07 – Departure to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) - Drive to Siliguri, on the way to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) - The drive is approximately 90 kilometres and is a drive of 02½ - 03 hours by road - Early Morning breakfast - After breakfast transfer to Kurseong - After half the drive one can stop at Kurseong Tourist Lodge for Refreshment - The drive continues through the Tea Estate and reaches Siliguri after 01½ - 02 hours by road - One will travel through the best Tea estate of the world - One can also Visit Makaibari or any other Tea Estate on the way - Tea Estate visit is to observe Tea Processing (Add On Cost) – One will travel through the best Tea estate of the world – Drive to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) /Siliguri - Guest are advised to start early and not to rush - Forwarding Journey
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