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(i) Holiday in Darjeeling and Gangtok – 4 Nights / 5 Days
Package Cost Per Person |
USD 437
Extra Adult : USD 232
Extra Child with Bed : USD 151
Extra Child without Bed : USD 62 |
Accomodation |
Darjeeling: The Elgin
Gangtok: Norkhill |
Itinerary :
Day 01 : Arrival at Darjeeling
Pick- up by a NAC Maruti Van from Bagdogra Airport to be taken to Darjeeling (7100 Ft), the “Queen of the hill stations”, its name derived from “Dorje-Line” which means the place of “Dorje”, the mystic thunderbolt. Covering a distance of 88 kms over a drive of 3.5 hrs along winding roads ,its an experience of unforgettable beauty. Checkin at the hotel. Spend the evening lazing around or walk down to the mall to do some window-shopping. Night Halt at the hotel.
Day 02 : Darjeeling Start the day at 4am with an early morning trip to Tiger Hill to catch the sunrise from behind the majestic Kunchenjunga range. On the way back visit the Ghoom Monastery & Batasia Loop. Back to the hotel for breakfast.
After breakfast take a trip to “Mirik” (6000 Ft) – the newest hill-station in the Darjeeling hills. Famous for its squash (the vegetable) & the picturesque lake, this quiet township is also surrounded by gardens which produce some of the finest teas. The lake offers boating and fishing apart from a view of snowcapped peaks. Enjoy the fulfilling experience of Nature in its purest form mingled with the unique culture prevalent here. Spend the rest of the day at Mirik to reach Darjeeling back by sunset. Night Halt at the hotel.
Day 03 : Darjeeling - Gangtok Leave by 8.30am for a 3hr 30mins journey to the Land of the Pristine and unspoilt natural beauty – Sikkim , with alpine landscapes and thick luxuriant forests, rivers in torrent and peaceful lakes. Arrive at Norkhill Gangtok (5500 Ft) by lunchtime. Post lunch visit Rumtek Monastery, 24 kms from Gangtok. Behind the Monastery is the lavishly decorated Karmae Nalanda Institute of Buddhist Studies which attracts students from the world over. Here one can find the most unique religious scriptures & art objects of the world.
Back to the hotel by evening. Night Halt at hotel.
Day 04 : Gangtok
Early morning, proceed to Tsomgo Lake (12,210 Ft), a 40 km drive which takes 2.5 hrs. This lake is located very close to Nathula Pass which is the entry point to China termed as the “Silk Route & remains frozen for most parts of the year. Legend has it that the Lamas use to forecast the future by studying the colour of the lakes waters. Enjoy the surroundings, majestic snowy peaks which feed the lake and the clean fresh air. Back to Gangtok by 1pm for lunch. After lunch, visit Nam Nang VP/Ropeway ; Do-Drul Chorten (Stupa); The Namgyal Institute of Tibetology. Evening free for leisure or go shopping for Sikkimese traditional handicrafts. Night Halt at hotel.
Day 05 : Departure from Gangtok
Depart to Bagdogra/NJP after breakfast for your onward journey.
Cost Includes :
- Accomodation on twin sharing basis at above mentioned hotels as per itinerary on bed, breakfast, lunch and dinner plan.
- All transfers and sightseeing by non AC Maruti van ex Bagdogra/NJP.
- All applicable hotel taxes.
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