Sikkikm Queen of the Hills Tour

Package Overview

Situated between Kingdom of Nepal in the west and Bhutan in east, In north Plateau of Tibet and southern border with state of West Bengal, It is the land of orchids, monasteries, and mountain, inhabited by Nepalis, Lepcha and Bhutia people,Sikkim is an amazing place of hidden valleys, mystical monasteries, snow-fed lakes and a mountain setting with flowers and forests. Mt. Kanchenjunga, the third highest peak in the world (8,586m) dominates the landscape and is revered as Sikkim ’s guardian deity.
Known in the world for its tea gardens and inhabited by Nepalis, Bhutias, and Bengalis. Darjeeling is the Queen of the Hill station, famous for its natural beauty, clean fresh air, year-round pleasant weather and above all, the ever smiling and welcoming local people. The 3rd highest peak in the world Mt. Kanchenjunga which is situated in Darjeeling and provides you with a magnificent view.

Highlights of Sikkikm Queen of the Hills Tour
Duration: 08 Days

Trek Grade: Easy

Best Travel Time: February to Mid June, September – November are the best seasons. Dec & January are Winter and cold can be snow on the trail, July & August are rainy time, tour can be done but visibility can be poor due to rain.

Trip Snippets: 08 days,7 nigth hotels, Daily breakfast.

Departure Dates: We are able to offer this trek on any dates during the months Feb, March, April, May, June, Sept, Oct, November and December for a group of 1 to 12 people.

Transportation:, Private Car/Van, Plane.

Activity: City tourChina Group Visa fees (US$ 58.00 per person)and For USA Nationality(US$142 per person)
Flight Ticket (Kathmandu-Lhasa/Lhasa-Kathmandu)
Departure Tax at Kathmandu airport (Rs. 1600)
lunches & dinners; refreshments, bottled/alcoholic drinks
any tips (hotels, restaurants, guide, driver, etc.)
photography charges at monasteries/palaces/sites
Nepal re-entry Visa (multiple entry visas are available)
extras cost for up-grading rooms at hotels if/when applicable
Any cost arising from political disturbances, strikes, cancellation of flights, deviation in program, delays due to landslides/ road blockage or otherwise
Any services in Kathmandu/Nepal (hotels, transport, etc.).

Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Kathmandu to Darjeeling

  Flight to Bhadrapur/ Biratnagar and drive to Darjeeling (140 km / 04 hrs.). Overnight in hotel
• Day 2 : Darjeeling Early Morning Tour to Tiger Hills

  Early morning tour to Tiger Hills (at around 4 am) to view sunrise over Kanchenjunga Peak (subject to clear weather). On way back visit Ghoom Monastery, Batasia loop. Afternoon visit to Japanese Temple, Peace Pagoda, Ava Art Gallery and Natural History Museum. Overnight in hotel.
• Day 3 : Darjeeling

  Today visit Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park (Closed on Thursday), Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Tenzing, Gumbu Rock site and Tibetan Refugee self-help (Closed on Sunday) Center Tea Estate. Overnight in hotel

  • Hotspots Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park
  • Themes Mountaineering
• Day 4 : Darjeeling to Martam

  Transfer to Martam (115 km / 04 hrs. Overnight in hotel
• Day 5 : Martam to Gangtok

  Early morning sightseeing of Rumtek Monastery and then proceed for sightseeing of Kanchejunga View Point, Drul-Chorten, Sikkim Research Institute of Tibetology and Handicraft centers. Check in hotel at Gangtok and evening free.

  • Hotspots Rumtek Monastery
• Day 6 : Explore Around Gangtok

  Today you will take an excursion trip to Tshangu Lake (departure in the morning)- situated at a height of 3,780 m. with an average depth of 50 ft. The cool water of the lake is perfectly attuned with the scenic beauty around. A small temple is constructed on the lakeside and beautiful flowers & Alpine vegetation grow around the lake
• Day 7 : Gangtok to Kalimpong

  Transfer to Kalimpong (80 kms / 03 hrs). Check in hotel
• Day 8 : Kalimpong

  Go for a sightseeing of Dello hills, Dr. Graham_s Home, Jang-Dong-Palriffo Brang, and Durbin Dara Hills. Afternoon transfer to Gangtok. Overnight in hotel Day 09 Kalimpong-Kathmandu. Drive to Bhadrapur and flight to Kathmandu

Inclusions

• Hotel
• Sightseeing
• Airport Pick up and Drop
• Tibet Travel Permit, entrance fees
• Twin share accommodation in respective hotels
• Tours and transfers with English speaking guide
• All land transport in 4-Wheel Drive jeeps
• Breakfast every day.

Exclusions

• China Group Visa fees (US$ 58.00 per person)and For USA Nationality(US$142 per person)
• Flight Ticket (Kathmandu-Lhasa/Lhasa-Kathmandu)
• Departure Tax at Kathmandu airport (Rs. 1600)
• lunches & dinners; refreshments, bottled/alcoholic drinks
• any tips (hotels, restaurants, guide, driver, etc.)
• photography charges at monasteries/palaces/sites
• Nepal re-entry Visa (multiple entry visas are available)
• extras cost for up-grading rooms at hotels if/when applicable
• Any cost arising from political disturbances, strikes, cancellation of flights, deviation in program, delays due to landslides/ road blockage or otherwise
• Any services in Kathmandu/Nepal (hotels, transport, etc.).

Terms & Conditions

This Tour is Offered by

• Thamel Gpo Box No: 25493, Kathmandu, Nepal - 25493
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