Duration
8 Days and 7 Night
Tour type
Private Tour
Location
INDIA
Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival NJP /IXB to Gangtok
Welcome! Upon your arrival at NJP Railway Station or Bagdogra IXB Airport, you will be greeted and assisted. Following this, you will be transferred to Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim. After checking in at your hotel, the evening is yours to explore the charming hill station. Enjoy an overnight stay in Gangtok.
Day 2
Excursion trip to Tsomgo Lake & New Baba Mandir
After breakfast, embark on an excursion to Tsomgo Lake, located at an altitude of 3,780 meters with an average depth of 50 feet. Visit the New Baba Mandir, a shrine built in memory of Sepoy Harbhajan Singh. Return to Gangtok in the evening, where you will have free time to relax. Enjoy an overnight stay in Gangtok.
Day 3
Gangtok to Pelling
After breakfast, transfer to Pelling, a charming town in West Sikkim and the closest motorable point to Mt. Kanchenjunga. Upon arrival, check in at your hotel. The evening is free for you to explore this beautiful hill station. Enjoy an overnight stay in Pelling.
Day 4
Pelling Sightseeing
After breakfast, embark on a full-day city sightseeing tour of Pelling. In the first half of the day, visit Rimbi Waterfalls, Kanchendzonga Waterfalls, Khecheopalri Wishing Lake, and Khecheopalri Monastery. In the second half, explore Pemayangtse Monastery, Rabdentse Ruins (the second capital of Sikkim), and the Helipad Ground. After the tour, return to your hotel. The evening is free for personal activities. Enjoy an overnight stay in Pelling.
Day 5
Pelling to Kalimpong
After breakfast, transfer to Kalimpong, a charming hill station situated at an elevation of 4,100 feet. Kalimpong is a small district town in West Bengal, known for its scenic beauty and pleasant climate. Upon arrival, check-in at your hotel. The evening is free for personal activities. Enjoy an overnight stay in Kalimpong.
Day 6
Kalimpong Half Day Sightseeing transfer Darjeeling
After breakfast, proceed for a half-day city sightseeing tour of Kalimpong, visiting Dello Hill, Hanuman Tok, Pine View Cactus Nursery, the exterior of Dr. Graham's Homes, Mangal Dham, and Zang Dhok Palri Phodang Buddhist Monastery. After sightseeing, transfer to Darjeeling, one of the most magnificent hill resorts in the world, known as "The Queen of Hill Stations." Upon arrival, check-in at your hotel. The evening is free to explore the Hill Queen or stroll around The Mall. Enjoy an overnight stay in Darjeeling.
Day 7
Darjeeling Sightseeing
Early morning at 4 AM, proceed to visit Tiger Hill (subject to availability of permit/token), renowned for its sunrise view over Mt. Kanchendzonga. On the way back, visit Ghoom Monastery and Batasia Loop, then return to the hotel for breakfast. After breakfast, explore the best attractions of Darjeeling, including the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute and PNZ Zoological Park (both closed on Thursdays), Tenzing Rock, Tibetan Self-Help Refuge Centre (closed on Sundays), an outer view of a Tea Garden, Japanese Temple, Peace Pagoda, and the Cable Car (Ropeway) (own ticket). Overnight stay in Darjeeling.
Note: The early morning Tiger Hill visit is subject to the availability of coupons, as only 300 vehicles are allowed in the morning. In case of non-availability of coupons, the Tiger Hill visit will be arranged after breakfast.
Day 8
Darjeeling to NJP / IXB
The morning will be free for packing and personal activities. After breakfast, transfer to NJP Railway Station or Bagdogra IXB Airport for your return or onward journey. The tour concludes with sweet memories.
Inclusions
- Accommodation on Twin Sharing Basis at Hotels in base category Rooms.
- Extra people sharing the same room and extra roll-away mattresses will be provided.
- Meal Plan MAPAI (Daily Buffet/ fixed Menu Breakfast & Dinner in Hotel only).
- Vehicle for all transfer & sightseeing as per Itinerary
- The vehicle will not be at disposal it will be available to guests as per itinerary only (on a point-to-point basis) and destination-wise vehicle will change.
- AC will not be working in hill drives.
- Permit fees & Hotel Taxes (as per itinerary)
- GST
Exclusions
- Rail/airfare and travel insurance
- Any meal other than the specified
- Personal Expenses such as Laundry, telephone calls, tips & gratuity, mineral water, soft & hard drinks, rafting, rock climbing, paragliding, and porterage.
- Additional sightseeing or extra usage of vehicle, other than mentioned in the itinerary. Entry fee, Camera fees, Activity cost, Parking 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 an increase in cost on surface transportation & land arrangements, which may come into effect prior to departure.
- Room Heater Charges.
- Anything which is not included in the inclusion.
Overview
Tour Highlights:
GANGTOK
- Tsomgo Lake
- New Baba Mandir
PELLING
- Rimbi Waterfalls
- Kanchendzonga Waterfalls
- Khecheopalri Wishing Lake
- Khecheopalri Monastery
- Pemayangtse Monastery
KALIMPONG
- Dello Hill
- Hanuman Tak
- Pine View Cactus Nursery
DARJEELING
- Ghoom Monastery and Batasia Loop
- Himalayan Mountaineering Institute
- PNZ Zoological Park
- Japanese Temple
- Peace Pagoda
A customizable option is available.
Extra Information
Important Note:
SUPPLEMENT COST FOR OPTIONAL SIGHTSEEING
- Nathula Pass (subject to availability of permit & Road condition): Rs.5780.00 + GST per vehicle on the day of Excursion to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir (Monday closed) We require 72 hours prior notice to process the permit.
- Rumtek Monastery & Dharmachakra Centre: Rs.2100.00 + GST per vehicle on the day of local sightseeing in Gangtok.
- Zero Point (subject to availability of permit & Road condition): Rs.4200.00 + GST per vehicle on the day of Excursion to Yumthang Valley, Lachung
- Kala Patthar (subject to availability of permit & Road condition): Rs.4200.00 + GST per vehicle on the day of Excursion to Gurudongma, Lachen
- Siddheshwar Dham (Chardham): Rs.4200.00 + GST per vehicle on the day of transfer from Gangtok to Pelling or Vice e versa.
- Buddha Park: Rs.2100.00 + GST per vehicle on the day of transfer from Gangtok to Pelling or Vice e versa.
- Skywalk Pelling: Rs. 1580 + GST Per vehicle on the day of local sightseeing of Pelling.
- Singshore Bridge: Rs. 4200 + GST Per vehicle on the day of Pelling sightseeing/transfer from Pelling to Darjeeling.
- Darjeeling Himalayan Railway Joy Ride (Darjeeling – Ghoom - Darjeeling) - vehicle halting charges Rs.1580 + GST per vehicle on the day of Darjeeling Sightseeing (Train Ticket costs extra Rs.1200 to 1700 Per Person)
- Mirik Lake & Pashupati: Rs. 2100 + GST per vehicle on the day of transfer from IXB/NJP to Darjeeling or Vice e versa.
- River Rafting at Teesta River - vehicle halting charges Rs.1580 + GST per vehicle on the day of transfer from Gangtok to Darjeeling / Kalimpong or Vice e versa (Boat charges extra directly payable on the spot).
NOTE ABOUT NATHULA
- Nathula Pass (India-China Border) depends on subject to availability of permits & road conditions. We require 72 hours prior notice to process the permit
- Since there are limited Nathula permits by Govt. of Sikkim. We do not give 100% assurance that the permit will come out even after applying with your name and ID proof. We will inform you prior to the hours of your tour whether a permit has been issued or not.
- Nathula Pass opens from Tuesday to Sunday (6 days in week) Nathula Pass closes on Monday. Nathula visit is not advisable for guests having problems with blood pressure, knee & heart.
- After issuance of the Nathula Permit if the Road is Closed or the Army can close entry for security reasons (Nathula is a restricted area) In such the tour will only be till Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir and no refund will be allowed for unutilized services
- Important Note: as per directive from Sikkim Tourism, a trip to Nathula Pass would be clubbing (sharing) for the last 4 km
MANDATORY DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR (RESTRICTED AREA PERMIT) TSOMGO LAKE / NEW BABA MANDIR / NATHULA PASS / LACHEN / LACHUNG
- For Adults - Color Passport Size Photograph & Voted ID / Driving License / Passport (any one) (PAN card & Aadhar Card not acceptable)
- For Child - Color Passport Size Photograph & Birth Certificate / School Photo ID (anyone).
- Original Document needs to be carried while traveling.
Kindly inform all Guests to carry (while traveling) 04 copies of color Passport Size Photographs with 04 photocopies of the above-mentioned document with the original. If required, our office executive will collect hard copy from Guest.