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Beautiful Himalaya

Places to Visit: Gangtok-Darjeeling

Validity:Oct 13 2023

Duration:5 Nights / 6 Days

BEAUTIFUL HIMALAYA(Gangtok 2 nights - Darjeeling 03 nights)

A misty dawn on the mountains. A bronze sunset across the expanse of the Brahmaputra. The clang of prayer bells at a monastery. Life moves at a serene pace in the North East. The North East is composed of seven states whose natural beauty has earned them the sobriquet of 'seven sisters'. The entire North East India is a land of great natural beauty and variety. Framing these fertile valleys of the rivers Ganga and Brahmaputra is the Himalayan chain in the north, Arakans in the east and the Khasi and Garo hills of Meghalaya, in the south, the region is rich in flora and fauna. The region is also home of the famed Royal Bengal tiger, one horned rhino and troy antlered deer. North East is the home of great cultural traditions. A large number of very colorful tribes with interesting customs and traditions live here. Shillong, known as the Queen of the East is really a perfect getaway. Sikkim is a snow clad mountainous region which is a botanists dream. The mighty Kanchenjunga is the presiding deity of the region. Kaziranga the homeland of the one horned Rhinos, Elephants and many other endangered species is internationally famous. Darjeeling is the tea center of the world. The highlights if expressed in short are: Natural Scenic Beauty, Cool Climates, Water Bodies like Rivers and Lakes, Buddhist Monasteries, Ethnic Cultures, Tea Tourism, Historic Places, Archaeological Remains, Water Sports, Golf, Polo, Martial Arts, Indigenous Games, Fairs and Festivals, Flora and Fauna, Wildlife, Eco- Tourism, Mountain & Adventure Activities, Nostalgia Tours, Handloom Textiles & Handicrafts, Shopping, Distinctive Cuisine, Angling, Mountain Flights. These states together have indeed so much to offer to travellers with different kinds of interests.


Tour Cost: Per Pax in INR
Note: Surcharge applicable for travel between --
Per Person Rate 2 Pax. basis 4 Pax. basis
Grade A1 + (MAPAI) On Request On Request
Grade A (MAPAI) On Request On Request
Grade B (CPAI) On Request On Request
Grade C (CPAI) On Request On Request
Grade D (CPAI) On Request On Request
Grade LTC (MAPAI) On Request On Request

Tour Cost Includes:-

  • Meet & Greet upon arrival at Airport / NJP Station
  • Hotel Accommodation as per the name mentioned in the Category for duration as mentioned in the itinerary.
  • All applicable Transfers & Sightseeing by NON AC vehicle which will not be at disposal and will be exclusively used for the guest as per the itinerary only (on point to point basis). This vehicle will also change sector wise.
  • Meal plan as per your choice.
  • CP breakfast only / MAPAI breakfast + dinner basis
  • Government Service Tax

Tour Cost Excludes:-

  • Cost for supplementary service, optional Tours, Up-gradation Charges, Guide, Sightseeing entrance fees.
  • Cost for Airfare, Train fare, Insurance Premiums, Rafting Charges.
  • Cost for service provided on a personal request.
  • Cost for personal expenses such as laundry, bottled water, soft drinks, incidentals, porter charges, tips etc.
  • Cost for any other service not mentioned under the "Cost Includes" head.
  • Difference in cost arising due to change in Taxes by the Government which will have to be collected directly on arrival.
  • Difference in cost arising due to change in Fuel price (Calculation based on Petrol INR 69 per liter & Diesel INR 42 per liter)
  • Difference in cost arising due to extra usage of vehicle, other than scheduled & mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Difference in cost arising due to mishaps, political unrest, natural calamities like - landslides, road blockage, etc. In such case extra will have to be paid on the spot by the guest directly.
ITINERARY

Day 01: Arrival Njp Railway Station / (Ixb) Bagdogra Airport - Gangtok
On arrival at NJP Railway Station / (IXB) Bagdogra Airport, (500Ft / 150Mts) you will be met by our office Executive who will assist you to board your vehicle to Gangtok (5500 Ft /1677 Mts, 130 Kms / 04 to 05 Hrs). Over night at Hotel.

Day 02: Gangtok
After breakfast, in the morning, start for excursion to Tshangu Lake - situated at a height of 12400Ft / 3780 Mts / 43Kms in 3Hrs one way, with an average depth of 50 ft. The cool water of the Lake is perfectly attuned with the scenic beauty around. Back to Gangtok and Overnight at Hotel. (Incase of Land slide or any reason Tshangu Lake is closed we will provided alternate sightseeing).

Day 03: Gangtok - Darjeeling
Morning Go for a half day sightseeing covering Jhakri Water Falls (04 hrs), along with Droul Chorthen, Research Institute of Tibetology, Directorate of Handicraft & Handloom (Closed on Sunday), Flower Show. Afternoon transfer to Darjeeling (7380 Ft / 2250 Mts, 115 Kms / 05 to 06 Hrs). Check in and Overnight at Hotel.

Day 04: Darjeeling
Early morning tour to Tiger Hills (8364 Ft / 2550 Mts at around 4 AM) to view sunrise over Kanchendzonga Peak (subject to clear weather). On way back visit Ghoom Monastery, Batasia Loop. After breakfast go for a half-day sight seeing of Japanese Temple, Peace pagoda, Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park & Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (Closed on Thursday), Tenzing & Gombu Rock, Tibetan Refugee Self-Help Center (Closed on Sunday) & Tea Estate. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 05: Darjeeling
After breakfast transfer to Mirik (5800 Ft / 1768 Mts / 50 Kms / 02 Hrs one way). Full day excursion of Pashupati Nagar (Indo-Nepal border) for shopping & Mirik Lake (Horse riding & Boat is available around the lake on direct payment basis). Evening back to Darjeeling and Overnight at Hotel.

Day 06: Darjeeling - Njp Railway Station/ (Ixb) Bagdogra Airport
After breakfast proceed to NJP Railway Station / (IXB) Bagdogra Airport (100 Kms / 03 to 04 Hrs), for your onward connection

PLACES GANGTOK DARJEELING
Grade A1+ (MAPAI) Royal Plaza (Tower) / Saramsa Hotel Cedar Inn
Grade A (MAPAI) Orange Village / Suhim Portico Hotel Viceroy
Grade B (CPAI) Chumbi / New Castle Hotel Sinclairs
Grade C (CPAI) Rendezvous / Denzong Sangrilla Anand Palace / Retreat
Grade D (CPAI) Samrat Residency / Juniper Tree 7 Seventeen / Traveller Inn
Grade LTC (MAPAI) Tashi Thendup / Similar Shanti Palace / Similar