6N/7D
North East 7 Days Tour Package
A 7 DAYS TOUR COVERING THE CHARMS OF WEST BENGAL WITH SIKKIM
2 nights in the Queen of Hillstations Darjeeling/ 1 night at Kalimpong/ 1 night at Pelling and 2 nights in the beautiful capital of Sikkim – Gangtok.
- Darjeeling 02 Nights
- Kalimpong 01 Night
- Pelling 01 Night
- Gangtok 02 Nights
Itinerary
Day – 01 – Arrival and Transfer to Darjeeling ( 105 kms – 3 and half hours drive)
- You are met on at Bagdogra and transferred to Darjeeling hotel .
- The Queen of Hills Darjeeling offers spectacular views of the Himalayan ranges. Your drive gives you a glance of the breathtaking beauty of this land with sloping tea gardens around.
- Evening free to visit the Mall or local Shopping center.
- Overnight stay at Darjeeling.
Day – 02 – Darjeeling Local Sight Seeing(Half Day)
- Early morning at around 03:45 AM drive to 8000 feet / 2440 meters through primitive forests of oak, magnolia to Tiger Hill to view the sunrise over Kanchendzonga Peak (subject to clear weather).
- On the way back visit Ghoom Monastery, Peace memorial & Batasia Loop.
- Back to hotel for breakfast.
- After breakfast rest for half an hour and then leave for a half day sightseeing tour covering Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (Closed on Thursday)/ Ropeway/ Tensing Gumpo Rock/ Tibetan Refugee Self Help Center (Closed on Sunday)/Tea Estate, Natural History Museum (Sunday Closed)/ Peace Pagoda. Return to hotel.
- Evening free to relax.
- Overnight stay at Darjeeling.
Day – 03 – Transfer to Kalimpong & Sightseeing ( 65 kms-2 hours drive)
- After breakfast drive to Kalimpong, a historical destinations with bustling markets & colorful people offering spectacular views of the Himalayan range.
- Check into hotel.
- Drive for sight seeing tour through scenic road to Forest Museum (Closed On Thursday), Deolo Hill, Hanuman Mandir/ Dr Graham Homes/ Durbin Monastery/ Mangaldham/ Pine View Nurseries (Cactus Only).
- Back to Kalimpong Hotel.
- Evening free to roam around the any of the beautiful nurseries or the Local market area.
- Overnight stay at Kalimpong.
Day – 04 – Transfer to Pelling and Sight seeing at Pelling (Half Day)( 90 kms-3 hours drive)
- After breakfast at hotel, transfer to Pelling , at an altitude of 6800 feet / 2072 meters.
- On a clear day one can get a clear view of Himalayan ranges with snow capped Mt Pandim, Kumbhakarna, Rathong, Khangchendzonga, Zopuno, Shimbho, Narsing, Sinolchu etc .
- Places of visit are Rimbi water Falls/ Rimbi Rock Garden/ Kechopalri Lake which is one of the holy Buddhist lake and it is believed that any wish made in front of the lake comes true.
- Also visit Kechopalri Monastery, Kanchenjunga water Falls.
- Back to hotel .Evening free
- Overnight stay at Pelling
Day – 05 – Transfer to Gangtok and Sight Seeing at Gangtok half day ( 135 kms-4 hours drive)
- After breakfast at the hotel drive to Gangtok the Capital of Sikkim.It is known for its beautiful monasteries/ Orchids/ High altitude Lake and butterflies.
- Check into Hotel and leave for sightseeing covering the Directorate of Handicrafts & Handloom/ Research Institute of Tibetology/ Do Drul Chorten (Stupa)/ Enchey Monastery/White Hall.
- Later return to hotel and evening free to visit MG Road which is the lively Mall.
- Overnite Gangtok.
Day – 06 -Excursion to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir(Full Day)
- Morning breakfast at hotel.
- Excursion to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir ( New ) nearly 40 kilometers.
- The Lake is oval shaped lake nearly 50 feet deep – Generally covered in snow for most of the year the year. This lake is home to the Brahmini ducks & many migratory birds.
- Nearby is the sacred Baba Mandir known to be a very holy site for all.
- Nathu La Pass to Republic of China is nearly 20 kilometers and is optional tour.
- Back to Gangtok.
- Evening free to roam around M G Road (Mall) or local Shopping center.
- Over Night stay at Gangtok .
- (Incase of Landslide or due to any other reasons ifTshangu Lake is closed then an alternate sightseeing will be provided)
Day – 07 – Departure– Gangtok Bagdogra ( 135 kms – 5 hours drive)
- Today you leave for Bagdogra airport and Guest are advised to start early for their onward Journey.
Inclusions
- Accommodation on twin Sharing Basis in 3/4/5 star hotels/ resorts
- Meal Plan as per package chosen
- Exclusive non ac vehicle for all transfers and sightseeing as per itinenery only. Vehicle will not be at disposal
- All permit fees & hotel taxes (as per itinerary).
Exclusions
- Air Fare / Train fare.
- Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, tips & gratuity, mineral water, soft & hard drinks, rafting, rock climbing, paragliding, joy ride (Toy Train), porterage.
- Additional sightseeing or extra usage of vehicle, other than mentioned in the itinerary.
- Entrance Fees & Guide charges.
- Any cost arising due to natural calamities like, landslides, road blockage, political disturbances (strikes), etc (to be borne by the client, which is directly payable on the spot).
- Any increase in taxes or fuel price, leading to increase in cost on surface transportation & land arrangements, which may come into effect prior to departure.
- Travel Insurance.
- Anything which is not include in the inclusion
Additional Information
- Check-in time at hotels is 13:00 hrs / Check-out time is 11:00 hrs.
- The tourism infrastructure in Sikkim & Darjeeling is not very developed and one should not expect or compare it with the standards of plains & other developed destinations there is always scarcity of water and power in the region and so you would come across situation like water (hot) being supplied on time basis – morning & evening.
- Room Heater is available at budget /standard hotels at additional cost and in case of deluxe /luxury hotels it is complimentary
- Room category in all packages is always standard category unless otherwise mentioned.
- Hotels are very strict with the child policy. Please carry the age proof so that it can be produced if asked by hotel.
- A valid photo ID proof for all guests staying at the hotel is mandatory.
- For Extra adult in the room an extra bed is provided wherever possible but most of the hotels only provide extra mattress or roll out bed. Most of the hotels have no provision of an extra bed.
- The supplier reserves the right to re-arrange itinerary as per hotel availability without changing the total number of days in each destination and without compromising any services.
- In the area most hotels do not have a lift facility and guest may have to climb stairs. In case if any guest has issues of blood pressure, knee or other ailment due to which they cannot climb the higher floors they will have to intimate us during the time of booking so that we can arrange rooms at the lowest floor of the hotel enabling the guest to climb the minimum number of stairs possible.
- The guest should always allow concessions to the drivers as they are not tourism educated and come from different remote villages.
- As there is shortage of space for car parking in the entire Sikkim & Darjeeling region – guest will have to wait at the Lobby in time for the vehicle to start their sightseeing / transfers.
- As most of the services are on point-to-point basis ie, the vehicle is not at disposal- the drivers would also keep changing. Keeping this in mind please ensure that you do not leave your belongings in the vehicle as there is very little possibility of getting them back. Always check your baggage before you leave the vehicle.