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Overview

Darjeeling, the star attraction in West Bengal and the ‘queen of the hills’ in Northeast, gets its fame from its fairytale-like geographical setting, nestled amidst the endless emerald stretches of tea plantations. It wears the Kanchenjunga as its crown, proudly sitting like a queen since the era of the British. Apart from stunning sceneries, this former summer capital of the English also offers a riot of Himalayan cultures, exhibiting influences from the neighbouring states of Bhutan, Nepal, Tibet and Sikkim in its populace, architecture and cuisine. Darjeeling is brimming with many attractions including Buddhist monasteries, colonial mansions, red pandas, snow leopards, the UNESCO heritage Toy Train, etc. Come and explore the magic of Darjeeling and relish a burst of Himalayan flavours and cultures.

PACKAGE DETAIL

  • Explore the north eastern region of India with our package ‘North East’ and experience natures’ beauty like never before. You will tour the spectacular city of Gangtok and the ‘Tea Capital of India’, Darjeeling. The glistening blue waters of Tshangu Lake, the amazing Jhakri waterfall coupled with an early morning tour of Darjeeling to its exotic locations will create an everlasting impression on you.
  • Accommodation for 2 nights in Gangtok
  • Accommodation for 2 nights in Darjeeling
  • Meet and g & Greet upon arrival at aAirport / NJP railway station
  • Buffet breakfast at comfort hotels.
  • Buffet breakfast & dinner at deluxe & luxury hotels
  • All applicable transfers and sightseeing by specified vehicle which will not be at disposal and will be exclusively used for the guest as per the itinerary only (on point to point basis). This vehicle will also change sector wise
  • All applicable hotel taxes.
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Arrival at West Bengal (NJP Railway Station / IXB Airport) – Gangtok

  • Upon your arrival at New Jalpaiguri Railway Station(NJP)/ Bagdogra Airport (IXB), (413 feet, 126 m) you will be met by our local representative who will assist you to board your vehicle to Gangtok (5,412 feet, 1650 m, 130 km, 4 to 5 hours)
  • Have a restful overnight stay at your hotel in Gangtok
     
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Gangtok - Tshangu Lake and Baba Mandir Excursion

  • Wake up and enjoy a yummy breakfast at your hotel. Later, you will proceed for an excursion to Tshangu Lake (12,400 feet, 3,780 m, 43 km in 3 hours one way from Gangtok) and Baba Mandir (13,100 feet, 3,994 m, 16 km in 1 hour, one way from Tshangu Lake). The oval shaped Tshangu Lake with an average depth of 50 feet is regarded as a very sacred lake by the local Buddhists and the Hindus
  • Return to Gangtok and have a peaceful overnight stay at your hotel
  • (In case of Landslide or due to any other reasons if Tshangu Lake is closed then an alternate sightseeing will be provided)
    
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Gangtok - Darjeeling)

  • In the morning, you will go for a half-day (4 hours) sightseeing to places such as Ban Jhakri Waterfall, Do-drul Chorten (a stupa in Gangtok), Research Institute of Tibetology (closed on Sunday), Directorate of Handicraft & Handloom (closed on Sunday) and Flower Show
  • In the afternoon, you will travel to Darjeeling (6,710 feet, 2,046 m, 110 km, 4 to 5 hours).
  • Check-in and have a comfortable overnight at the hotel
    
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Darjeeling-Early Morning Tour

  • On this day of your North East India vacation, you will go for an Darjeeling Early Morning Tour to Tiger Hills (8,482 feet, 2,586 m) at around 4 AM to view the spectacular sunrise over Kangchenjunga (subject to clear weather). While returning, you will visit Ghum Monastery and Batasia Loop.
  • Post an enticing breakfast, you will go for a half-day sightseeing of Japanese Temple, Peace Pagoda, Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (closed on Thursday), Darjeeling Ropeway Ride (ticket cost not included and will be approximately INR 180 per person) Tenzing and Gombu Rock, Tibetan Refugee Self-Help Center (closed on Sunday) and will admire scenic view of Tea Estate
  • Unwind and enjoy a cosy overnight stay at the hotel
    
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Darjeeling - Departure from NJP Station/ Bagdogra Airport

  • This is the last day of your holiday. Check-out from the hotel in Darjeeling and travel to NJP Railway Station / (IXB) Bagdogra Airport (413 feet, 126 m, 100 km, 3 to 4 hours) for way back home
    
  • Meet and greet upon arrival at airport / NJP railway station
  • Accommodation for 2 nights in Gangtok
  • Accommodation for 2 nights in Darjeeling
  • Buffet breakfast at comfort hotels
  • Buffet breakfast & dinner at deluxe & luxury hotels
  • All applicable transfers and sightseeing by specified vehicle which will not be at disposal and will be exclusively used for the guest as per the itinerary only (on point to point basis). This vehicle will also change sector wise
  • All applicable hotel taxes.
  • Air fare/ train fare
  • Any meals other than those specified in ‘Package Inclusions’
  • Expenses of personal nature such as tips, telephone calls, laundry, liquor etc.
  • Any other item not specified in ‘Package Inclusions’
  • Guide and entrance fees during sightseeing
  • Government tax extra as applicable
  • Rates are subject to change
  • Hotels as mentioned or similar
  • Confirmation is subject to availability
  • Rates are not valid during long weekends, festivals and peak periods
  • All prices are in Indian rupees and valid for Indian nationals
  • In case rooms are not available in the mentioned hotels, we shall book the rooms in alternate hotels charging actual supplement