Tour Package : Explore Kalimpong Tour 3N 4D
Itinerary Code : M2A-KMP-34
Places Covered : Kalimpong- Kalimpong Local Sightseeing – Excursion to Lava
Duration : 3 Nights / 4 Days
Itinerary Gist : Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus (Junction) / Siliguri – (Kalimpong 03 Nights) – Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus (Junction) / Siliguri
Day 1 Arrival at Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus (Junction) / Siliguri and Transfer to Kalimpong - Guest will be received by our official at Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) - He will assist you for the forwarding journey to Kalimpong - It is approximately 80 kilometers and 2½ - 3 hours drive by road - The road is picturesque and runs along the River Teesta - Kalimpong is quieter destination - Situated in the Himalayas at an elevation of 1250 meters / 4100 feet - It is a Hill Station buzzing with fun, frolic and offers spectacular views - Check in at hotel - One is free in the evening to stroll around in the local market for relics and handicrafts or visit any nursery - Over night stay at Kalimpong
Day 2 Kalimpong Local Sightseeing – Early morning breakfast and start the day for sightseeing - Kalimpong weather is milder and pleasant for most part of the year - Kalimpong offers monasteries, temples, tourist complexes, heritage buildings, parks, flower nurseries, heritage schools, charitable institutes - Start with Zang Dhok Palri Phodang Monastery or Durpin Monastery – Army Golf Course – Flower Nurseries - Deolo - Hanuman Tok - Dr Grahams Home (school with high standard of education) - Heritage buildings like Gouripur House and Morgan House etc - One can spend 03 - 04 hours in Kalimpong doing sightseeing and then enjoy your lunch at any of the restaurants in town - back to hotel – Evening free to stroll around Kalimpong bazaar for shopping of handicrafts and relics - Over night stay at Kalimpong
Day 3 Lava Excursion - Lava is roughly 32 kilometers from Kalimpong - Lava and Loleygaon are two quaint mountain hamlets and surrounded by Neora Valley National Park - Altitude of Lava is 7700 feet while Loleygaon (Kaffer) is at 5500 feet – Lava and Loleygaon are 22 kilometers apart - Birds like Blue Robins, Fulvetta, Finch, Wren Babblers can be spotted - Lava Monastery (the original name is Jamgon Kongtrul Labrang Monastery) ambience with typical Tibetan architecture is serene and wonderful - Nature Interpretation Center of Neora Valley National Park can also be visited – Back to Kalimpong – Evening free to stroll around Kalimpong bazaar for shopping of handicrafts and relics - Over night stay at Hotel in Kalimpong
Day 4 Departure from Kalimpong to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus (Junction) / Siliguri - Drive to Siliguri, on the way to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) - Morning breakfast - After breakfast transfer to It’s a drive of 80 kilometers, 2½ - 3 hours - The drive will be along the River Teesta after 16 kilometers drive from Kalimpong - The way has pleasant climate and scenic beauty – Halt at Sevoke Coronation bridge for photography and a refreshment break before entering the town of Siliguri near Sevoke railway crossing – Drive to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) /Siliguri - Guest are advised to start early and not to rush - Forwarding Journey