GANGTOK - DARJEELING TOUR PACKAGE 8 D 7 N ( Tour Code : ED 02 )
GANGTOK - DARJEELING Darjeeling is a town and a municipality in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is located in the Mahabharat Range or Lesser Himalaya at an elevation of 6,700 ft (2,042.2 m). Gangtok features a monsoon-influenced subtropical highland climate. Because of its elevation and sheltered environment, Gangtok enjoys a mild, temperate climate all year round.
TOUR SCHEDULE Day
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Pick-up from Bagdogra Airport - Departure to Gangtok (125 kms. /4.5 Hrs.) – Transfer Overnight to hotel. Leisure in the evening. Stay
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Local visit: Institute of Tibetology, Dordel Chorten Stupa, Rumtek Monastery, Overnight Ropeway Ride and Shanti View Point. Stay
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“sky High”. Nestled among the hills at an elevation of 5500 ft., It command a Overnight Panoramic view of snow Capped mountain and vast stretches of valley, Baba Mandir Stay is situated at the Height of 13500 ft.
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Departure to Kalimpong (70 kms. 2.5 Hrs.). Upon arrival Transfer to hotel. Local visit: Overnight Orchid House, Doctor Graham’s House, Durbin Dhara and Delo. Stay
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Departure to Pelling Local visit: Kanchenjunga Waterfall, Rock Garden, Kachepere Overnight Stay Lake and Pan Yang Se, Rab dempcy Run, Chinchor Bridge.
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Departure to Darjeeling. Upon arrival Transfer to hotel – Evening at Leisure.
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Early morning visit Tiger hills to witness the spectacular sunrise over the Overnight Stay Kanchenjunga Mountains, enroute visit the famous Ghoom Monastery and Batasia Loop, Later visit the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, The Himalayan Zoo, Japanese Temple, Rock Garden, Ganga Maiya Park and Tibetan Handicraft Center, enroute you will have a spectacular view of Darjeeling Tea Gardens.
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Transfer to New jalpaiguri Railway Station for onward journey, enroute visit Tour Concludes Pashupati Market and Mirik Lake, surrounded by mountains and pine trees.
Overnight Stay
COST INFORMATION Cost Includes Airport Railway Station Transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary by a non AC vehicle - Maruti van, Tata Sumo Bolero or similar.The vehicle is for point travel and not at disposal. Hotel accommodation on twin sharing basis 9 in case of 3 pax, one room with one extra bed will be provided. All Road taxes, Toll taxes & Parking fee. Driver Reward.
Cost Excludes Air fare Train fare. Guide & Entry fee during sight seeing. Horse ride etc. Portages, Laundry, Food, Tips, Liquor exp. 3.09% Govt. Service Tax. Any other item not specified in “Cost Includes�.
PLACES COVERED Darjeeling : Darjeeling, a Himalayan city is internationally renowned as a tourist destination, along with its tea industry and the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Darjeeling is "hill town headquarters" of Darjeeling with a partially autonomous status within the West Bengal. The town is located in the Lesser Himalaya at an average elevation of 6,710 ft.
Kalimpong : Kalimpong, a hill station in the Lesser Himalaya is the headquarters of the Kalimpong subdivision, a part of the district of Darjeeling. Kalimpong is known for its educational institutions and is used to be a gateway in the trade between Tibet and India prior to China's annexation of Tibet. Kalimpong, located on a ridge overlooking the Teesta River, is a tourist destination owing to its temperate climate.
Gangtok : Gangtok is the largest town of Sikkim, located in the eastern Himalayan range. The town belongs to different ethnicities such as Indian-Nepalis, Lepchas and Bhutia. Nestled within higher peaks of the Himalaya, Gangtok is at the centre of Sikkim’s tourism industry. Gangtok rose to prominence as a popular Buddhist pilgrimage site after the construction of the Enchey Monastery. After the ruling Sikkimese Chogyal, Thutob Namgyal, transferred the capital to Gangtok.
Pelling : Pelling is a town in West Sikkim, nestled at an altitude of 2,150 m and located at a distance of 10 km from the Geyzing. A regular bus service connects the two towns. However with the influx of tourists, the region is undergoing a metamorphosis. The mighty Himalayas and the Kanchenjunga may be viewed at close quarters from Pelling, which also forms the base from where trekkers adventurers undertake the strenuous and arduous treks in Sikkim.
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