Luxury Darjeeling Sikkim Tour

Luxury Darjeeling
Sikkim Tour

Over View

Darjeeling one of the most famous hill station in India, is located in the state of West Bengal. The quintessential hill station is draped over the ridge with panoramic views of Mt. Kanchenjunga. Its undulating hills are covered with tea plantations, which have a reputation for producing best tea. The word Darjeeling has come from a Tibetan word which means A Place of Thunderbolt. It has also made a name for itself as a desirable destination for the nature lover’s.

Jaigaon

Thimphu

Punakha

Bumthang

Phobjikha

Paro

Jaigaon

Note: Hotel booking are not on Hold so the booking will be subject to availability at the time of confirmation

Day 1

Bagdogra/NJP - Darjeeling 93 KMS 3 hours approx

Assistance at the airport on arrival and drive to Darjeeling. Standing high in the Himalayas at an altitude of 2134m, ‘Dorje Ling’, or place of the Thunderbolt, offers breathtaking views of snow-capped mountain peaks, with the Kanchenjunga rising higher than all the others. Often referred to as the “Queen of the Hills”, it remains just as alluring with its tiny waterfalls, little villages and a narrow gauge railway track. Surrounded by World Famous Tea Gardens and snow capped mountains, Darjeeling remains one of the most exotic destinations. Graeme Westlake in his book ‘An introduction to hill stations on India’ refers to Darjeeling as having “A view Scarcely Unrivalled on Earth. Overnight at hotel.

Day 2

Darjeeling

Early morning visit Tiger Hill to see a beautiful sunrise and Himalayan Range like Kanchenjunga, Mount Everest etc. One can see the horizon changing colors just before sunrise and then the entire Himalayan range turn golden. It is truly a majestic sight and Ghoom Monastery which is oldest Monastery in the area which was built in 1875 and one can see the image of Mythey Buddha 15ft. height on the way back from Tiger Hill.

Breakfast at the hotel and proceed for city tour visiting Himalayan Mountaineering Institute(closed on Thursday) which was started by Tenzing Norgay after he climbed Mt. Everest, Zoological Park(closed on Thursday), Tibetan Refugee Centre(closed on Sunday), Tenzing Rock, Gombu Rock, Tea Estate(from outside), Japanese Temple and Peace Pagoda.

Overnight at hotel.

Day 3

Darjeeling - Pelling 75 kms 3 hours approx

Breakfast at the hotel and drive to Pelling. Located at a distance of 120 kms from Gangtok Pelling is another serene, mountain village which lies in the western districts of Sikkim. This village is situated at an altitude of 2000 mts (approx) and commands a spectacular view of Mt.Kanchenjunga. Afternoon half-day city tour visiting Khechipalri Lake, Rimbi Water Falls and Orange Garden. Overnight at hotel.

Day 4

Pelling - Gangtok 127 kms 5 hours approx

Breakfast at the hotel and drive to Gangtok. At an altitude of 1750m, Gangtok became the state capital in the mid 19th century and has undergone rapid development since then. The downtown area is dominated by huge government buildings decorated with traditional Buddhist symbols. Gangtok is also a resting ground for people traveling to North Sikkim. Surrounded by Monasteries and Orchids, Gangtok is truly a travellers delight.

Later proceed for half day sightseeing in Gangtok visiting Flower Show, Do Drul Chorten, Institute of Tibetology(closed on Sunday), Cottage Industry(closed on Sunday) and Bakthang Falls. Overnight at hotel.

Day 5

Gangtok

Breakfast at the hotel and full day excursion to Changu Lake which is 35 Kms from Gangtok at an altitude of 12,400 feet. The lake derives its waters from melting snows off the surrounding mountains Legends say that lamas could forecast the future by studying the color of the lake’s waters. Also visit New Baba Mandir. Overnight at hotel.

Day 6

Gangtok Bagdogra/NJP 125 kms 4 hours approx

Breakfast at the hotel and drive to Bagdogra/NJP in time for flight/train to onward destination.

Tour Inclusions:

Accommodation is on twin sharing basis
Meals : breakfast at all places
Transfers from one place to another
Sightseeing in private cars
Vehicle will be provided based on the itinerary
All current taxes such as hotel taxes and transportation taxes

***Under emergency condition vehicle will be provided whenever needed***

Tour Exclusion:

Entrance fees at the monuments/ temples
Meals not mentioned in inclusions
Personal Expenses / Purchase of things
Any kind of insurance
Any increase in the govt. taxes and state taxes
Anything not mentioned in the itinerary.

activity

Watch The Sunrise
Rock Climbing
Trekking
Bike Trip
Camping
Toy Train Ride
Bhutia Market shopping

INCLUDES

Cancellation Policy:

Less than 7 Days Prior to Date of Travel: 100% of the Package Cost as cancellation charge.
7 – 15 Days Prior to Date of Travel: 75% of the Package Cost as cancellation charge.
16 - 30 Days Prior to Date of Travel: 50% of Package Cost as cancellation charge.
More than 30 Days: Full Refund of Package Cost Excluding Processing Fees @ Inr: 1000/-per head.

Terms Condition:

Please note – Irrespective of above mentioned cancellations slabs – in case of cancellation of tour services after the booking is made with us – a minimum 10% service charges would be applicable.
In case you cancel the trip after commencement refund would be restricted to a limited amount that too would depend on the amount that we would be able to recover from the hoteliers we patronize. For unused hotel accommodation, chartered transportation and missed meals etc. we do not bear any responsibility to refund.

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