Darjeeling - Sikkim - Kalimpong : Majestic Himalayas
Duration : 10 Days / 9 Nights
Destination Covered : Darjeeling - Gangtok - Lachung - Kalimpong
Day 1 - Bagdogra / New Jalpaiguri - Darjeeling
Welcome on arrival at Bagdogra Airport / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station and transfer to Darjeeling (95kms/3hrs). Once the summer capital of India, Darjeeling is a land of infinite variety and charm. It will cater you a mix-experience of lively nature & charming Himalayan people. It is the place of Dorje, the mystic thunderbolt of the Lama-Religion. Surrounded by Tea gardens; this little town faces some of the highest peaks of the Himalayas. Take rest and then walk around town to appreciate the new culture you are in. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 2 - Darjeeling local Sightseeing Tree Points (4 AM TO 7AM) & BEST POINTS (9.30 AM TO 1.30 PM OR 2.00 PM TO 6.00 PM)
At dawn, drive to Tiger Hill to see an awe-inspiring view of the Himalayas. Watch the world’s third highest peak, the Kanchandzonga, turn from pink to gold as the sun rises over the mountain range. On your way back, stop by the 135-year-old Ghoom Monastery and the Batasia Loop War Memorial, built in the memory of martyred Gorkha soldiers. After breakfast at the hotel, visit the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (closed on Thursday). Here you will find original equipment used by Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary on their first expedition up the Mount Everest. Also, visit the Tibetan Refugee Centre (closed on Sunday) and the Padmaja N. Zoological Garden (closed on Thursday). Browse through souvenirs at the local market and Mall Road. Enjoy the evening at your leisure. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 3 - Darjeeling to Gangtok
After breakfast, drive from Darjeeling to Gangtok. Stop by the river Teesta on your way. Check in at the hotel on your arrival in Gangtok. Spend the evening at your leisure. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 4 - Gangtok Local Sightseeing (9.30 AM TO 1.30 PM OR 2.00 PM TO 6.00 PM)
Early next morning, go on a full-day sightseeing tour of Gangtok. Visit Tashi View Point, Ganesh Tok and Hanuman Tok to see spellbinding views of the Himalayas. See Do Drul Chorten, the biggest stupa in Sikkim. The Namgyal Institute of Tibetology (closed on Sunday) has an impressive collection of Tibetan artefacts and ancient manuscripts. The beautifully structured Rumtek Monastery is located on the outskirts of Gangtok. You can also shop for souvenirs at the Institute of Handicrafts and Handlooms (closed on Sunday). Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 5 - Excursion Trip to Tsomgo Lake and Baba Mandir
AM start for a half day trip to Tsomgo lake (12400ft), which is only 32kms from Gangtok City, the lake is almost about 1Km long, oval in shape and 15 mtrs deep. The lake is considered sacred by the local people; further 12Kms visit the Baba Mandir, dedicated to the soldier Harbhajan Singh. Evening free at Gangtok for shopping and individual activity.
Day 6 - Gangtok to Lachung
In the morning, drive to Lachung. On your way, see the Phodong Monastery, Singhik View Point, Chumthang Valley, Twin Falls and Vima Falls. Explore the beautiful Himalayan village of Lachung in the evening. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 7 - Day Trip to Yumthang Valley
After breakfast, drive to the Yumthang Valley. Yumthang is a picturesque region surrounded by the rugged Himalayas. In spring, the ice in the valley thaws out to allow vast grazing pastures to grow all around. Many a yak can be seen grazing in the pastures. Visit the Singba Rhododendron Sanctuary and the hot sulphur spring. Drive back to Lachung for lunch. Then, visit the Lachung Monastery. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 8 - Lachung to Gangtok
After breakfast, return to Gangtok and check in at the hotel. Stay overnight in Gangtok.
Day 9 - Transfer to Kalimpong and Local sightseeing
Morning after breakfast transfer to Kalimpong (80Kms / 02 Hours) and later the Local Sight Seeing In and Around Kalimpong City, covering Durpin Dara (view point), Zong Dog Palri Fo- Brong monastery , flower & orchid nurseries, Dello hill. Evening free for individual activity. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 10 - Kalimpong - New Jalpaiguri / Bagdogra
Morning after breakfast departure transfer to New Jalpaiguri Railway Station / Bagdogra Airport (75 Kms / 03 Hours).
Price : Rs. 52700 (USD 775 ) for TWO persons – For travel dates between (01 April-30 Sept 2016)
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Member Price : Rs. 48700 (USD 716 ) for TWO persons – For travel dates between (01 April-30 Sept 2016)
Package Includes :
Accommodation Standard Room with Breakfast,Sightseeing in all destination covered in the tour,Conveyance in chauffeur driven Ac Indica and All Hotel Taxes included.
Pick up and Drop will be at Airport in Bagdogra / Raiway Station in Jalpaiguri.
Package Excludes :
Entrance Fees,Parking,Toll,GST and Personal Expenses.
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