Tour Package : Kalimpong Gangtok in India Tour 4N 5D
Itinerary Code : M2A-KALGTK-45
Places Covered : Kalimpong - Dr. Graham’s Home - Orchid Nurseries - Durpin Dara Monastery - Gangtok - Tsomgo Lake - Baba Mandir Memorial - Enchey Monastery
Duration : 4 Nights / 5 Days
Itinerary Gist : Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) - Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus (Junction) / Siliguri - Kalimpong (02 Nights) - Gangtok (02 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 & Transfer to Kalimpong - Guest will be received by our official at Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) and Transfer to Kalimpong – He will assist you for the forwarding journey to Kalimpong – It is approximately 90 Kilometers i.e. 02 ½ - 03 hours’ drive - Check in Hotel at Kalimpong – Kalimpong is a quieter destination - Situated on the foothills of the Himalayas at an elevation of 1243 meters / 4078 feet –The town centre is on a ridge connecting two hills, Deolo Hill and Durpin Hill and the River Teesta flows in the valley below and separates Kalimpong from the state of Sikkim - It is a Hill Station buzzing with fun, frolic and offers spectacular views – Check into Hotel – Evening free to stroll around Kalimpong bazaar for shopping of handicrafts and relics - Overnight stay at Hotel in 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 or Durpin Monastery – Army Golf Course - Nursery - Dr Grahams Home (school with high standard of education) etc - One can spend 02 - 03 hours in Kalimpong and enjoy the lunch at any of the restaurant like Orchid, etc and back to hotel – Heritage buildings are Gouripur House and Morgan House, etc - Evening free to stroll around Kalimpong bazaar for shopping of handicrafts and relics - Overnight stay at Kalimpong
Day 3 Transfer to Gangtok via Deollo - Early morning have breakfast and drive to Gangtok – It is approximately 95 kilometers i.e. 03 - 03 ½ hours’ drive by road – On the way sightseeing at Deollo – Hanuman Mandir - Forwarding journey to Gangtok – Gangtok is a perfect destination for tourist in search of enchantment, tranquillity, trekking or any other adventure - Land of monastery, mystic rituals / festivals at an elevation of 1,437 meters / 4,715 feet is the most often visited spot of India for its rare orchids and Butterflies - Check into Hotel - Evening free to stroll to M.G. Marg and Local Market – Our representative will visit each hotel and collect individual documents for permit to North Sikkim & Tsomgo lake (Hence guests are requested to keep in touch with us and hotels) - It is advisable to have food in any of the restaurant in M G Road or vicinity - Overnight stay at hotel in Gangtok
Day 4 Excursion to Changu / Tsomgo Lake - Nathu La (Supplement Cost i.e. Optional) - Early morning breakfast – Permits are made one day prior to visit - This is nearly 48 kilometers drive and takes nearly 2 hours - Visit to Tsomgo / Changu Lake and Baba Mandir, cool, serene water and the picturesque beauty – Tsomgo lake is one of the holy lake of the region - A temple of Lord Shiva is built on the lakeside - Primula flowers and other alpine plantation provide an immaculate beauty to this place - Till April it is full of snow and lay frozen – (Nathu La Pass visit has to be arranged the previous Night when Voters ID card will be asked for – Nathu La Pass once booked the amount is not refunded even if the trip get cancelled - Nathula Pass supplement of INR 2500 - INR 4000 /- has to be paid on the spot as it is not included in the final costing) - Back to hotel for lunch or lunch on the way – The rest of the day is free - Evening one is free to stroll around M G Road or the Local Market - Overnight stay at Gangtok
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Day 4 Gangtok Local Sight Seeing – Morning breakfast - After breakfast drive for the city tour of Gangtok – Sightseeing will be for half day hence the drive will be easy and comfortable – It is not possible to cover all the spot in single day hence we make the program with points covering minimum distance travelled - Visit to Directorate of Handicrafts & Handloom, Research Institute of Tibetology, Do DrulChorten (Stupa), Enchey Monastery, White Hall, Flower Show, Ganesh Tok, Hanuman Tok, Tashi View Point, Banjhakri Falls, one of the finest falls close to Gangtok, etc – Back to hotel – Evening free to roam around M G Road (Mall) or local Shopping centre – There are few discotheques in Gangtok to spend time - Over Night stay at Gangtok
Day 5 Departure to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) - Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus (Junction) / Siliguri - Early morning breakfast - Drive to Siliguri, on the way to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) - It is approximately 130 kilometers and 4 ½ to 5 hours’ drive - The road will be bit busy and traffic will be heavy from 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM - The drive will be along the River Teesta and is scenic - Stoppage at Rangpo / Chitrey or Melli for a cup of Tea and some refreshment – One can stop at Coronation bridge if time permits – One will travel through the area of natural beauty - Rafting on the way is an optional (Most operators are not Registered with any Government organisation hence try to avoid the same) – Drive to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) - Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus (Junction) / Siliguri - Guest are advised to start early and not to rush - Forwarding Journey