Darjeeling Nestle in the splendor and beauty of immense snow-capped mountains with the mighty Kanchenjunga (King of the Mountains) dominating the somber, snowy sentinels, lies a jewel of a town -- elegant, complicated and extremely beautiful; the name of Tibetan origin means where Indra's thunderbolt or scepter rested, (Dodi-thunder bolt, Ling-place).
Sikkim, tucked away in India`s Northest corner, betwen Tibet, Bhutan and Nepal is, without question a very special part of India, beautiful, unspoilt, green, full of orchids, mountain, butterflies and monasteries, and home to some of the gentlest people you could wish to meet.
Gangtok means, aptly enough,"hill top" and the little capital of Sikkim is perched at 5500 feet high on the ridges of a valley. From Gangtok, you lookover the hillside, down and across to terraced fields, with tall, white Buddhist prayer flags fluttering in the wind, and endless stunning backdrop of towering snow capped peaks.
Kalimpong, Nestled in the lush mid ranges of the Himalayas, this hill station of "the Raj", has an incredible stunning backdrop of towering snow capped peaks.
Day 01 Bagdogra (IXB)/ New Jalpaiguri (NJP) to Gangtok :
Welcome on arrival at IXB/NJP meet our representative and transfer to Gangtok (117kms/4hrs), at an altitude of 5500ft Gangtok is the Capital of Sikkim is a beautiful and clean town promising of the best monasteries and landscapes. Evening free for individual activity and leisure, overnight at hotel.
Day 02 Gangtok Local Sightseeing :
Early morning visit Hanuman Tak,Ganesh Tak,Tashi view Point(These three points are famous for watching beautiful early morning view on Mt Kanchenjunga).After breakfast best point sightseeing tour in and around the capital city of Sikkim, covering Chortan, Stupa, Institute of Tibetology Institute of Handicrafts and handlooms along with Rumtek Monastery & Dharma Chakra Center (24Kms/45Mins), the sect of the Kargyupa Sect – one of the 4 major Tibetan Buddhist Sect. Evening free at Gangtok for shopping and individual activity. Overnight at hotel.
Day 03 Excursion Trip to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir :
After breakfast half-day trip to Tsomgo lake (12400ft), which is only 32 kms from Gangtok City, the oval shaped lake is almost about 1Km long, and 15 mtrs deep. The lake is considered sacred by the local people,After that visit 18 kms from the lake Baba Mandir, (temple of disappeared army personal) and back to Gangtok. Evening free at Gangtok for shopping and individual activity. Overnight at hotel. (Optional tour is, Nathula the Indo-Chaina border is 20 kms. from Tsomgo lake (subject to availability of special permit for Indian tourist only)
Day 04 Gangtok to North Sikkim :
After breakfast pickup from your hotel at Gangtok and Transfer to Lachung (117Kms/6Hrs), en-route sightseeing at Tashi View point, Sighik View point, Chumthang Valley, Twin Falls and Vima Falls. Evening free to explore the beautiful Himalayan village by your own. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 05 Day trip to Yumthang Valley :
Early morning after breakfast start for half-day excursion trip to Yumtahng Valley, en-rote visit Hot Spring and Singba Rhododendron Sanctuary.Some photographs of the natural scenes of Switzerland and Yumthang valley are very hard to distinguish. Yumthang, which is at an altitude of 12,000 ft., is situated about 135 km from Gangtok. April and may promises colorful flowers & Orchids, where as November end to March usually sees snows, Transfer back to Lachung for Lunch followed by visit to Lachung Monastery and Cottege Industry, Evening free, overnight at Hotel.
Day 06 Lachung to Gangtok :
Morning after breakfast transfer to Gangtok (117kms/5hrs). Overnight at hotel.
Day 07 Gangtok to Bagdogra (IXB) New Jalpaiguri (NJP) :
Morning Transfer to Bagdogra Airport or NJP Railway Station (117kms/4hrs),
Destination |
Standard Hotels |
Deluxe Hotels |
Luxury Hotels |
| Lachung | Lecoxy Resort / Snow Lion Resort / Similar |
Lecoxy Resort / Snow Lion Resort / Similar |
Lecoxy Resort / Snow Lion Resort / Similar |
| Gangtok | Hotel Tashi Thendup / Hotel Juniper Tree / Hotel Snow Lion / Similar |
Chumbi Residency/ Sidlon Residency / Hotel Rendezvous/ Sikkim Retreat / Similar |
Royal Plaza/ Temarind Hotel / Hotel Norkhil / Orange Village Resort / Similar |
COST INCLUDES:
Ø ** All transfer from Siliguri (NJP Rly. Station/ Bagdogra Airport) to different places and Sight Seeing in all places by suitable hired Non Ac Vehicle. Vehicle will be at per itinerary. Luxury vehicles can be provided with the appropriate cost on demand of guests.
Ø ** Hotel accommodation (3 nights in Darjeeling) with Breakfast (ON CP) / With Breakfast & Lunch or Dinner (ON MAP) / With Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner (ON AP)
Rates or price quoted in the itinerary have been calculated at the rate prevailing at the time of sending you the quot and subject to change without any prior notice in case of currency fluctuation increase in the cost of fuel charges, change in any related tax structure, sudden change in any related hotel tariff, or transport cost increase due to change of route.
COST DOES NOT INCLUDE:
Ø ** 2.51% Government Service Tax (Mandatory – to be collected from Guests)
Ø ** Airfare, Train Fare, Insurance Premium etc.
Ø ** Payment for service provided on personal basis
Ø ** Expenses incurred due to mishap, landslide, strikes, political unrest etc. In such cases extra will be Charged as per actual
Ø ** Cost for services which is not mentioned in “Inclusions”
Ø ** Personal expenses on items such as Laundry, Soft & Hard Drinks, Bottle Water, Incidentals, Porterage, Bell-Boy charges, Tips etc.
Cancellation:
30 days or before prior to the starting of the tour - 10% of Package Cost
30 – 15 days prior to the starting of the tour - 25% of Package Cost
15 – 1 days prior to the starting of the tour - 50% of Package Cost
In Case of No Show - 100% of Package Cost
Amendments:
30 Days or before prior to the starting of the tour - No Cost
30 – 15 days prior to the starting of the tour - 10%
15 – 1 days prior to the starting of the tour - 20%
“End of our Services” And hoping to see you travel with us again soon……………………..
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