Kalimpong (Lava) & Gangtok Tour 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 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 - 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]

Day- 05

Departure transfer to Siliguri -Early morning breakfast - Next get ready for the transfer - The distance is approximately 125 kilometers and is nearly 03½ - 04 hours drive along the scenic road via Rangpo Checkpost & Sevoke - The drive is through hills and with scenic beauty - Stoppage at Rangpo / Chitrey or Melli for a cup of Tea is advisable if time permits - One stop at Coronation bridge for photography and Sevoke Kaliandir if time permits - The drive will be along National Highway 10 and River Teesta -  Drop to  Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus (Junction) / Siliguri / Pakyong Airport (PYG) - Guest are advised to start early and not to rush - Forwarding Journey