HILLS OF WEST BENGAL AND SIKKIM

  • Destinations: Darjelling-Gangtok-Kalimpong
  • Duration: 05 Nights / 06Days
  • Best Time: Anytime
  • Meals: HILL S OF WEST BENGAL AND SIKKIM
  • Highlights: This is a short-break itinerary looks to cover the areas popularly visited in the East India which are Darjeeling, Gangtok and Kalimpong. With few more days in hand Pelling, Lachung and Dooars can be added to the itinerary. Itinerary

Day By Day Itinerary

DESTINATION COVERED:
Darjelling, Gangtok, Kalimpong
Day – 01
Arrival and Transfer to Darjeeling – 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 be assisting for the transfer - Darjeeling - Nearly 105 kilometers 3 ½ - 4 hours drive – At an height of 2123 meters / 70001 feet lies the land of breathtaking beauty,sloping tea gardens with spectacular views of the Mount Everestis the Queen of the hills – It is also home to the famous World Heritage train – The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR) - Check into hotel – Evening free to roam around Mall or local Shopping center - Over Night stay at Darjeeling
Day – 02
Darjeeling Local Sight Seeing (Half Day) – Early morning at around 3:45 AM drive to 8000 feet / 2440 metersthrough primitive forests of oak, magnolia to Tiger Hillto 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 sight seeing - 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 – 03
Transfer to Kalimpong & Sightseeing at Kalimpong– Early morning Breakfast - After breakfast drive 65 kilometers 1 ½ - 2 hours transfer to the Kalimpong- 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 – Check into hotel – Drive for sight seeing 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 - 04
Transfer to Gangtok & Sight Seeing (Half Day) at Gangtok- After breakfast at hotel - Transfer to Gangtok – 105 kilometers 2 – 2 ½ Hours drive – Check into Hotel at Gangtok - The capital of the 22nd State of India, Sikkim is one of the most beautiful hill station with varied options for tourist - It is known for the monastery, Orchids, High altitude Lake and butterflies – Check into Hotel – Drive for visit to Directorate of Handicrafts & Handloom, Research Institute of Tibetology, Do Drul Chorten (Stupa), Enchey Monastery,WhiteHall, Flower Show, etc – Back to hotel – Evening free - Over Night stay at Gangtok
Day – 05
Excursion to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir (Full Day) - Morning breakfast at hotel – Excursion to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir nearly 40 kilometers and 2 hours drive along the Kyongnosla Alpine Sanctuary, the home to the red panda and the blood pheasant with Rhododendron and other alpine trees along the road- Situated at an elevation of 3753 meters / 12310 feet - The Lake is oval shaped lake nearly 50 feet deep - Generally covered in snow for most of the year the year – This lake is home to the Brahmini ducks & many migratory birds – Nearby is the sacred Baba Mandir known to be a very holy site for all - Nathu La Pass to Republic of China is nearly 20 kilometers and is optional tour - Back to Gangtok - Evening free to roam around M G Road (Mall) or local Shopping center - Over Night stay at Gangtok
Day-06
Departure – Gangtok to Siliguri – Siliguri / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Stand (Junction) - Morning breakfast - After breakfast transfer to Siliguri / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Stand (Junction) - Nearly 135 kilometers 4 ½ - 5 hours drive – Guest are advised to start early and not to rush - Forwarding Journey
PACKAGE COST (PER PERSON):
  No Of Pax   Luxury On  MAP Premium On MAP Super Deluxe On C.P Standard On  C.P
02 28000 24900 17200 12531
04 24900 21900 14200 9500
06 23200 19950 12400 7688
Extra  Adult 10000 8400 4400 2600
Child With Bed 8400 6700  3700 2000
Child  No Bed 5100 4800 1800 1000
HOTELS USED
Destination Luxury Premium Super  Deluxe Standard
DARJEELINGON MAP MayfairResort Hotel  Vice  Roy    Villa  Everest   NorthStar Travellers Inn Mohit
KAIMPONG  ON  MAP Silver Oaks Silver Oaks Hotel  Park Garden Reach/ SoodGarden/ Green Hill
GANGTOK ON MAP RoyalPlaza Denzong  Regency RoyalPlaza/
Denzong  Regency
  Chumbai   Residency Asian Height Namling Delamere /  Deep Regency SikkimRetreat Denzong  Sangrila 
Cost Includes:
  • Accommodation on twin Sharing Basis.
  • Meal Plan (Please refer Cost sheet)
  • Exclusive Non a/c vehicle for transfers & sightseeing. Please brief to guest that vehicle will not be at disposal it will be available to guest as per itinerary only (point to point basis) except for Premium+ category.
  • All permit fees & hotel taxes (as per itinerary).
  • Rates are valid for INDIAN NATIONALS only.
Cost Excludes:
  • Air Fare / Train fare.
  • Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, tips & gratuity, mineral water, soft & hard drinks, rafting, rock climbing, paragliding, joy ride (Toy Train), porterage.
  • Additional sightseeing or extra usage of vehicle, other than mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Entrance Fees & Guide charges.
  • Any cost arising due to natural calamities like, landslides, road blockage, political disturbances (strikes), etc (to be borne by the client, which is directly payable on the spot).
  • Any increase in taxes or fuel price, leading to increase in cost on surface transportation & land arrangements, which may come into effect prior to departure.
  • Service Tax 2.58 %
  • Travel Insurance.