Beautified Hills of Northeast! 5 Nights & 6 Days Tour

Package Overview

Kalimpong is an east Indian hill town in the Himalayan foothills of West Bengal. Perched on a ridge above the Teesta River. Darjeeling is a town in India's West Bengal state, in the Himalayan foothills. Once a summer resort for the British Raj elite. Gangtok is the capital of the mountainous northern Indian state of Sikkim. Established as a Buddhist pilgrimage site in the 1840s.

Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Bagdogra/NJP – Darjeeling 93 kms 3 hours approx.

  Assistance at the airport/railway station on arrival and drive to Darjeeling.
  
  DARJEELING:
  
  Standing high in the Himalayas at an altitude of 2134m, ‘Dorje Ling’, or place of the Thunderbolt, offers breathtaking views of snow-capped mountain peaks, with the Kanchendzonga rising higher than all the others. Often referred to as the “Queen of the Hills”, it remains just as alluring with its tiny waterfalls, little villages and a narrow gauge railway track. Surrounded by World Famous Tea Gardens and snow capped mountains, Darjeeling remains one of the most exotic destinations. Graeme Westlake in his book ‘An introduction to hill stations on India’ refers to Darjeeling as having “A view Scarcely Unrivalled on Earth”. Overnight at hotel.
• Day 2 : Darjeeling Sightseeing

  Early morning visit Tiger Hill to see a beautiful sunrise and Himalayan Range like Kanchandzonga, Mount Everest etc. One can see the horizon changing colors just before sunrise and then the entire Himalayan range turn golden. It is truly a majestic sight and Ghoom Monastery which is oldest Monastery in the area which was built in 1875 and one can see the image of Mythey Buddha 15ft. height on the way back from Tiger Hill.
  
  Breakfast at the hotel and proceed for city tour visiting Himalayan Mountaineering Institute(closed on Thursday) which was started by Tenzing Norgay after he climbed Mt. Everest, Zoological Park(closed on Thursday), Tibetan Refugee Centre(closed on Sunday), Tenzing Rock, Gombu Rock, Tea Estate(from outside), Japanese Temple and Peace Pagoda.
  
  Overnight at hotel.
• Day 3 : Darjeeling – Gangtok 98 kms 4 hours approx.

  Breakfast at the hotel and drive to Gangtok
  
  GANGTOK:
  
  At an altitude of 1750m, Gangtok became the state capital in the mid 19th century and has undergone rapid development since then.The downtown area is dominated by huge government buildings decorated with traditional Buddhist symbols. Gangtok is also a resting ground for people traveling to North Sikkim. Surrounded by Monasteries and Orchids, Gangtok is truly a traveller’s delight.
  
  Later proceed for half day sightseeing in Gangtok visiting Flower Show, Do Drul Chorten, Institute of Tibet ology (closed on Sunday), Cottage Industry (closed on Sunday) and Bakthang Falls. Overnight at hotel.
• Day 4 : Gangtok Sightseeing

  Breakfast at the hotel and full day excursion to Changu Lake which is 35 Kms from Gangtok at an altitude of 12,400 feet. The lake derives its waters from melting snows off the surrounding mountains Legends say that lamas could forecast the future by studying the color of the lake’s waters.Also visit New Baba Mandir.Overnight at hotel.

  • Themes Sightseeing
• Day 5 : Gangtok - Kalimpong 83 kms / 3 hours approx.

  Breakfast at the hotel and drive to Kalimpong
  
  KALIMPONG
  
  At an altitude of 1250m, Kalimpong’s location is ideal for a pleasant, relaxed getaway. Its clement weather has made Kalimpong’s orchids and gladiole well renowned. Up to the early 1700s, the Kalimpong area was part of the Sikkim raja’s domain. In the early 18th century, the Bhutan king also took it over. In 1865, after the Anglo-Bhutan War, it was annexed to Darjeeling. Scottish Missionaries came here in the late 1800s. The town thrived as a wool trading center with Tibet till 1950s. Today it’s a quiet hill resort and a haven for retired people.Afternoon proceed for city tour visiting Zang Dog Palri Fo Brang Monastery, Mangal Dham and flower nurseries.Overnight at hotel.
• Day 6 : Kalimpong – Bagdogra/NJP 80 kms 3 hours approx.

  Breakfast at the hotel and drive to Bagdogra/NJP in time for flight/train to onward destination.

Inclusions

• CP (Room + Breakfast)
• Hotel
• Sightseeing
• Transfers
• Pickup-Drop
• Private Cab
• *Accommodation on twin sharing basis
• *Daily Breakfast
• *Intercity transfers and sightseeing by an Non AC Sumo vehicle

Exclusions

• Extras Of Personal Nature Such As Personal Tips, Laundry Charges, Additional Tour Charges.
• Does Not Include Any Lunch, Evening Tea/Snacks & Dinner
• Insurance, Medical & Emergency Rescue Costs.
• Does Not Include Hard Drinks Or Liquor Or Mineral Water Or Soft Drinks/Juices.
• Does Not Include Entrance Fees At Monasteries / Monuments / Museums Etc.
• Does Not Include Specialized Guide
• Air Fare / Train Fare
• Any Other Items Not Mentioned In Cost Includes

Package Start From

• Bagdogra, West Bengal, India, Asia

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