About the trip
Spread in ribbons over a steep mountain ridge, surrounded by emerald-green tea plantations and towered over by the majestic Khangchendzonga (8598m), Darjeeling is the definitive Indian hill station.The one land that all men desire to see, and having seen once by even a glimpse would not give that glimpse for the shows of the rest of the world combined" - Mark Twain.
Accommodation
Central Heritage Resort & Spa, Darjeeling
2 night(s) in Darjeeling
Rhenock House
2 night(s) in Gangtok
Included in the price
Darjeeling
- All permit fees and hotel taxes
- Rates are valid for Indian Nationals only
- All transfer By 01 Non Ac Indica / Wagon R / Tata Sumo / Similar
- Sightseeing as per the itinerary - vehicle will not be at disposal it will be available to guest as per itinerary only (point to point basis)
Darjeeling
- All permit fees and hotel taxes
- Rates are valid for Indian Nationals only
- All transfer By 01 Non Ac Indica / Wagon R / Tata Sumo / Similar
- Sightseeing as per the itinerary - vehicle will not be at disposal it will be available to guest as per itinerary only (point to point basis)
Day-wise Itinerary
ExpandDay 1: Arrive At Darjeeling
Meet and greet at Bagdogra airport /New Jalpaiguri railway station and transfer to Darjeeling Known as the 'Queen of the Hills', Darjeeling is one of the most famous hill stations in the world. Check in at the hotel. Overnight halt
Day 2: Darjeeling (Full Day Tour)
Early in the morning before dawn at 4 am proceed to Tiger Hill to watch the breathtaking sunrise and its reflection rays over the Khancendzonga Ranges. On the way back Visit Batasia Loop and Ghoom Monastery back to hotel at 7 am. After Freshen up and breakfast at the hotel visit to Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, Tenzing Rock, Tibetan Refugee Self-help Centre, Tea Estate (outer view), Ava art Gallery and Japanese temple, Peace Pagoda, Labong Race Course & Rope Way. Overnight stay Darjeeling.
Day 3: Darjeeling To Gangtok And Local Half Day Sightseeing Tour
Morning breakfast. Transfer to Gangtok. Nearly 135 Kilometers 3 – 3 ½ hours ‘drive. Check into hotel. Drive for visit to Directorate of Handicrafts and Handloom, Research Institute of Tibetology, Do Drul Chorten (Stupa), Enchey Monastery, White Hall, Flower Show and Banzakhri Falls. Back to hotel. Evening free. Overnight stay at Gangtok.
Day 4: Tsomgo Lake And Baba Mandir
After breakfast depart for full day excursion trip to Tsomgo Lake (12400 ft), and Baba Harbhajan Singh Mandir which is only 32 km. from Gangtok, the lake is about 1 km long, oval in shape and 15 mtrs deep. The lake is considered sacred by the local people. Spend the evening at Gangtok for shopping and individual activity. Overnight stay at Gangtok. (In case of Land slide or any reason Tsomgo Lake is closed we will provided alternate sightseeing).
Day 5: Departure To Bagdogra Airport /new Jalpaiguri Railway Station
After breakfast, transfer to Bagdogra airport /New Jalpaiguri railway station (125 kms / 05 Hrs) for your onward journey. Guest are advised to start early and not to rush. Tour ends and memories begin.
Exclusions
Expand- 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. Room heater charges. Service tax. Insurance. (the cat holidays recommend to get the travel insurance done through us at a nominal cost when you are going for a vacation to the north east region of india always) Anything which is not included in the inclusion. Difference in cost arising due to change in fuel price (calculation based on petrol inr 70 per liter & diesel inr 58 per liter) Difference in cost arising due to extra usage of vehicle, other than scheduled & mentioned in the itinerary. Difference in cost arising due to change in taxes by the government which will have to be collected directly on arrival.The luxury vehicle (scorpio / xylo) will be provided to the guest for the complete tour. The vehicle changes every day/sector wise and will be on contract as per the itinerary. This vehicle is not on disposal. Also while opting for luxury vehicle please informs the guest to travel light with minimum baggage of one piece per person. In case of excess baggage the guest will have to opt for an extra vehicle for carrying the excess baggage. The cost for this will be collected directly from the guest. Maximum 06 heads (including adult & children) will be allowed in a scorpio / xylo. Maximum 08 heads (including adult & children) are allowed in non ac Tata sumo / similar. Ac of this luxury vehicle will only operate in plain and not in hills. Children above 10+ years will be charged 100% as per Adult Rate (EPSR) Children of 5+ to 10 sharing parent’s room will be charged as per CWB or CNB Children below 5 years Complimentary
Terms and Conditions
Expand- The luxury vehicle (scorpio / xylo) will be provided to the guest for the complete tour.
- The vehicle changes every day/sector wise and will be on contract as per the itinerary.
- This vehicle is not on disposal. Also while opting for luxury vehicle please informs the guest to travel light with minimum baggage of one piece per person.
- In case of excess baggage the guest will have to opt for an extra vehicle for carrying the excess baggage.
- The cost for this will be collected directly from the guest. Maximum 06 heads (including adult & children) will be allowed in a scorpio / xylo. Maximum 08 heads (including adult & children) are allowed in non ac Tata sumo / similar.
- Ac of this luxury vehicle will only operate in plain and not in hills.
- Children above 10+ years will be charged 100% as per Adult Rate (EPSR)
- Children of 5+ to 10 sharing parent’s room will be charged as per CWB or CNB
- Children below 5 years Complimentary
