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This Darjeeling Kalimpong Gangtok tour package from Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and other cities of India takes you to Kalimpong in Sikkim and Darjeeling and Gangtok in West Bengal for a thrilling experience. Visit attractions such as Mt. Kanchenjunga, Ghoom Monastery, Batasia Loop, Tea Garden, Ropeway and Japanese Temple. Leisure and shopping days interspersed with days full of activity and adventure ensures the best of both worlds on this Gangtok, Darjeeling Kalimpong trip.
Cover plenty of attractions such as Tsomgo Lake, Baba Mandir as well as the lush green aromatic tea gardens of Darjeeling, which are a major attraction to be explored.
Itineraries
Day 1
NJP/IXB/Siliguri to Darjeeling
Meet & Greet on arrival at NJP Railway Station or IXB Airport or Siliguri Bus Stand & transfer to Darjeeling. On arrival, check-in to
hotel & rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay will be at Darjeeling
Day 2
Darjeeling Full day Sightseeing
Early Morning (at 04:00 am) drive to Tiger hill (8,400 ft.) to watch the spectacular sunrise over Mt. Kanchenjunga (28,208 ft.
Worlds 3rd highest peak). After breakfast visit Ghoom Monastery and Batasia Loop. Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, P.N.
Zoological Park (Thursday closed), Tenzing Rock, Tibetan Refugee self-help Centre (Sunday closed), Tea Garden (outer view),
Ropeway and Japanese Temple – Peace Pagoda. Evening free for shopping or leisure. Overnight stay at Darjeeling.
Day 3
Darjeeling to Kalimpong & half day sightseeing
After Breakfast, transfer to Kalimpong. On arrival, proceed for half day tour of Kalimpong Visiting Mangal Dham, Deolo Hill, Golf
Garden, Durbin Monastery & Pine View Nursery. One can do paragliding on direct/spot payment basis during the sightseeing.
After sightseeing check-in to your hotel. Overnight stay at Kalimpong
Day 4
Kalimpong to Gangtok & Half day Sightseeing
After Breakfast, Transfer to Gangtok. On arrival, enjoy for a half day trip of Gangtok city covering Cottage Industry and Handicraft
Centre, Flower show, Enchey Monastery, Dro-dul Chorten & Institute of Tibetology. After sightseeing, check-in to your hotel.
Evening free for shopping or leisure. Overnight stay at Gangtok.
Day 5
Tsongmo Lake & Baba Mandir Excursion
A day excursion to Tsongmo Lake - situated at a height of 3,780 Mts. with an average depth of 50 ft & Baba Mandir - The shrine
maid in memory of sepoy Harbahajan Singh, Back to Gangtok. Evening free. Overnight stay at Gangtok.
In case Tsongmo Lake is closed due to any circumstances, we will provide other sightseeings – Extra charges might occur.
Optional Tour (Additional Cost): NATHULA pass: Indo-china Tibet Border (14,140 ft). Nathu La is located on the 563 km (350 mi)
Old Silk Route, an offshoot of the historic Silk Road. Nathu La Tour can be arranged on advance notification followed by Extra
Charge (please check the NOTE given below), only if the permit is allowed. - (Small Car Not Allowed) (Monday & Tuesday
Closed) – once the permit is issued the amount is non-refundable whatsoever.
Day 6
Gangtok to NJP/IXB/Siliguri
After breakfast, Check out from hotel & transfer to NJP Railway station or IXB Airport or Siliguri Bus Stand.
- All transfers by above mentioned vehicles (as per your choice)
- All Accommodations Twin/Dbl Sharing on Respective Hotels
- Fuel Charges & Driver Allowance.
- MAP Meal – Breakfast & Dinner at hotel.
- Sightseeing & Transfers according to the above Tour Itinerary Details.
- All sightseeing & transfers by independent & well-maintained Tour Itinerary Details only. Point to point basis not on disposal.
Note: Rates are based on 12 PAX Travelling together
- Air Fare / Train fare.
- Parking fee wherever applicable – needs to be paid by the guest.
- Personal Expenses such as Laundry, telephone calls, tips & gratuity, mineral water, soft & hard drinks, porter age, water
- sports.
- Additional sightseeing or extra usage of vehicle, other than mentioned in the itinerary.
- Guide charges
- Entrance Fees (online/offline)
- Paragliding & River Rafting costs
- 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.
- Insurance.
- Anything which is not included in the inclusion.
There are several places in Darjeeling for shopping. One can head to:
Chowk Bazaar: This market is famous for its quaint tea stalls and Buddhist artifacts.
Batasia Loop Market: A visit to this marketplace is a must. Set up along the train line, it is another important place to do some street shopping.
Mall Road: You can stroll through the buzzing Mall Road and spot a number of shops, emporia and some nice cafes and restaurants.
The best time to visit Kalimpong is from March to May. The weather in Kalimpong during this time is really comfortable and pleasing.
Some of the best shopping places in Kalimpong are:
Rishi Road
Tashi Takgye
Supermarket
R.C Mintri Road
Sikkim and Darjeeling are home to some of the most unique markets with amazing things to buy at very reasonable prices. A few of those are:
Traditional Tibetan & Sikkimese garments
Lepcha weave bags
Yak’s cheese, the local red wine and Chang- the local beer
Various kinds of exotic tea
Yes, one can request the same with the concerned tour agents at the time of booking this 5 nights 6 days Darjeeling Gangtok family holiday package.
The delicacies of Darjeeling include:
Kwati
Sel Roti
Pork Curry
Tibetan Thukpa
Gundruk
Dal Bhat