Kalimpong Lava & Darjeeling Package 04 Nights 05 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

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Excursion to Lava (Optional Pedong) - Morning breakfast - Next there is a drive of approximately 35 kilometers its nearly 02 - 2½ hours drive  by road -  Lava is situated at an altitude of 7200 feet is this tourist spot - Lava one of the entry points to the Neora Valley National Park with a lovely view of the Jelep La and Reche La pass - Lava Monastery, Tiffin Dara, Neora Interpretation Centre are worth visiting - Road conditions generally is bad hence Lolaygaon is omitted and the option of Pedong is added - Pedong is 20 kilometers east of Kalimpong on the way to Lava at an altitude of 1240 meters i.e. 4071 feet - It commands a panoramic view of the Kanchenjunga and the Himalayan mountains on the historic Silk Route that connects India to Lhasa via the Jelepla Pass - Back to Kalimpong Hotel - Evening free to roam around the any of the hundred nurseries or the Local market area - Momo or local dumplings are worth tasting - Shopping is one more option as mostly Tibetian products are available - Overnight stay at Kalimpong

Day- 03

Transfer to Darjeeling via Peshok & Lamahata  - Early Morning breakfast - Next the driver will assist you for the forwarding journey to  Darjeeling  - It is approximately 55 kilometers and is nearly  02½ - 03 hours drive crossing National Highway 10 and the River Teesta - The drive is via Peshok Viewpoint and Lamahata - Darjeeling - Situated at an elevation of 2123 meters i.e. 70001 feet is the land of breathtaking beauty - Ideally located amidst rolling tea gardens, crowned by the majestic Himalayas and 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 - Evening either stroll to Mall/shrubbery Park or the Mall - Visit age-old Bakery, Market or Local Pubs are also a good option - Overnight stay at hotel in Darjeeling

Day- 04

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, Ava Art Gallery, Lal Kothi are 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 the Mall or visit the age-old Bakery, Or One can visit the Local market or Historic Glenary's or Pub - Das Studio is one such shop that operates from before independence - Back to Hotel, resort or Home Stay - Overnight stay at Darjeeling

Day- 05

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