Tour Package : Kalimpong Gangtok Darjeeling Tour in India 5N 6D
Itinerary Code : M2A-KALGTKDARJ-56
Places Covered : Kalimpong - Deolo - Gangtok -Tsomgo Lake - Baba Mandir Memorial - Nathu La Pass -Darjeeling - Himalayan Mountaineering Institute - Tea Garden Views - Himalayan Mountaineering Institute
Duration : 5 Nights / 6 Days
Itinerary Gist : Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) - Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus (Junction) / Siliguri - Kalimpong (01 Night) - Gangtok (02 Nights) - Darjeeling (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 Transfer to Gangtok via Deollo - Early morning have breakfast and drive to Gangtok –It is approximately 95 kilometers i.e. 03 - 03 ½hours’ 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 3 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
Day 4 Transfer to Darjeeling - Early Morning breakfast - Next the driver will assist you for the forwarding journey to Darjeeling Approximately 120 kilometers 03½ - 04 hours’ drive – On the way stop at Peshok View Point & Lamahatta – Scenic beauty is worth enjoying – Recommended food is Tea & Veg Momo (Dumpling) – Time schedule to be maintained as per driver - Next Darjeeling - At an elevation of 2123 meters / 70001 feet, the land of breath-taking beauty, amidst rolling tea gardens, crowned by the majestic Himalayas popularly known as the Queen of the hills - Jewel in the crown of the Eastern Himalayas with mesmerizing beauty offers spectacular views of the Mount Everest, Mount Kanchendzonga and the rest of spectacular Himalayan range - Check in to hotel – Stroll to Mall / shrubbery Park - Overnight stay at hotel in Darjeeling
Day 5 Darjeeling Local Sight Seeing – Early morning at around 3:45 AM drive to 8000 feet / 2440 meters through primitive forests of oak, magnolia to Tiger Hill to view sunrise over Kanchenjunga Peak (subject to clear weather) – On the way back visit Ghoom Monastery, Peace memorial & Batasia Loop – Back to hotel – Time for breakfast - After breakfast next round of sightseeing - Half Day city tour includes Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (Closed on Thursday), Ropeway, Tensing Gumpo Rock, Tibetan Refugee Self Help Centre (Closed on Sunday), Tea Estate (view only), Natural History Museum (Closed on Thursday), Peace Pagoda – Back to hotel – Evening free to stroll around the area - Overnight stay at Darjeeling
Day 6 Departure to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus (Junction) / Siligurivia Kurseong / Via Mirik (Supplement Cost i.e. Add On service) - Early morning breakfast - The distance via Mirik is 110 kilometers i.e. nearly 04 – 05 hours / via Kurseong is 98 kilometers i.e. 02 ½ - 03 hours’ drive by road - After breakfast transfer for forwarding journey - It’s a two hours’ drive vis Kurseong is a small town on the way to Darjeeling and Siliguri – It is known for its scenic locations & views – It is the hub of Tea Manufacturing / Mirik is a quiet town between Siliguri and Darjeeling noted for its secluded charm, Beautiful Tea Gardens, Samendu Lake, Orange Orchards, Cardamom Plantation and its pleasant Climate – Halt at Kurseong Tourist Lodge / Seemana for view – One will travel through the best Tea estate of the world in both the route– Drive to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) /Siliguri - Guest are advised to start early and not to rush - Forwarding Journey