Sikkim Darjeeling Tour


Daywise Tour Itinerary (10 Days)

  • Day 1

    Day 1 - Bagdogra / New Jalpaiguri - Darjeeling

    Welcome on arrival at Bagdogra Airport / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station and transfer to Darjeeling (95kms/3hrs). Once the summer capital of India, Darjeeling is a land of infinite variety and charm. It will cater you a mix-experience of lively nature & charming Himalayan people. It is the place of Dorje, the mystic thunderbolt of the Lama-Religion. Surrounded by Tea gardens; this little town faces some of the highest peaks of the Himalayas. Take rest and then walk around town to appreciate the new culture you are in. Overnight at Hotel.

  • Day 2

    Day 2 - Darjeeling local Sightseeing Tree Points (4 AM TO 7AM) & BEST POINTS (9.30 AM TO 1.30 PM OR 2.00 PM TO 6.00 PM)

    At dawn, drive to Tiger Hill to see an awe-inspiring view of the Himalayas. Watch the world’s third highest peak, the Kanchandzonga, turn from pink to gold as the sun rises over the mountain range. On your way back, stop by the 135-year-old Ghoom Monastery and the Batasia Loop War Memorial, built in the memory of martyred Gorkha soldiers. After breakfast at the hotel, visit the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (closed on Thursday). Here you will find original equipment used by Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary on their first expedition up the Mount Everest. Also, visit the Tibetan Refugee Centre (closed on Sunday) and the Padmaja N. Zoological Garden (closed on Thursday). Browse through souvenirs at the local market and Mall Road. Enjoy the evening at your leisure. Stay overnight at the hotel.

  • Day 3

    Day 3 - Darjeeling to Gangtok

    After breakfast, drive from Darjeeling to Gangtok. Stop by the river Teesta on your way. Check in at the hotel on your arrival in Gangtok. Spend the evening at your leisure. Overnight at the hotel.

  • Day 4

    Day 4 - Gangtok Local Sightseeing (9.30 AM TO 1.30 PM OR 2.00 PM TO 6.00 PM)

    Early next morning, go on a full-day sightseeing tour of Gangtok. Visit Tashi View Point, Ganesh Tok and Hanuman Tok to see spellbinding views of the Himalayas. See Do Drul Chorten, the biggest stupa in Sikkim. The Namgyal Institute of Tibetology (closed on Sunday) has an impressive collection of Tibetan artefacts and ancient manuscripts. The beautifully structured Rumtek Monastery is located on the outskirts of Gangtok. You can also shop for souvenirs at the Institute of Handicrafts and Handlooms (closed on Sunday). Overnight stay at the hotel.

  • Day 5

    Day 5 - Excursion Trip to Tsomgo Lake and Baba Mandir

    AM start for a half day trip to Tsomgo lake (12400ft), which is only 32kms from Gangtok City, the lake is almost about 1Km long, oval in shape and 15 mtrs deep. The lake is considered sacred by the local people; further 12Kms visit the Baba Mandir, dedicated to the soldier Harbhajan Singh. Evening free at Gangtok for shopping and individual activity.

  • Day 6

    Day 6 - Gangtok to Lachung

    In the morning, drive to Lachung. On your way, see the Phodong Monastery, Singhik View Point, Chumthang Valley, Twin Falls and Vima Falls. Explore the beautiful Himalayan village of Lachung in the evening. Overnight at the hotel.

  • Day 7

    Day 7 - Day Trip to Yumthang Valley

    After breakfast, drive to the Yumthang Valley. Yumthang is a picturesque region surrounded by the rugged Himalayas. In spring, the ice in the valley thaws out to allow vast grazing pastures to grow all around. Many a yak can be seen grazing in the pastures. Visit the Singba Rhododendron Sanctuary and the hot sulphur spring. Drive back to Lachung for lunch. Then, visit the Lachung Monastery. Stay overnight at the hotel.

  • Day 8

    Day 8 - Lachung to Gangtok

    After breakfast, return to Gangtok and check in at the hotel. Stay overnight in Gangtok.

  • Day 9

    Day 9 - Transfer to Kalimpong and Local sightseeing

    Morning after breakfast transfer to Kalimpong (80Kms / 02 Hours) and later the Local Sight Seeing In and Around Kalimpong City, covering Durpin Dara (view point), Zong Dog Palri Fo- Brong monastery , flower & orchid nurseries, Dello hill. Evening free for individual activity. Overnight at Hotel.

  • Day 10

    Day 10 - Kalimpong - New Jalpaiguri / Bagdogra

    Morning after breakfast departure transfer to New Jalpaiguri Railway Station / Bagdogra Airport (75 Kms / 03 Hours).


Inclusions

  • Accommodation is on twin sharing basis
  • Meals : breakfast at all places
  • Transfers from one place to another
  • Sightseeing in private cars
  • Vehicle will be provided based on the itinerary
  • All current taxes such as hotel taxes and transportation taxes

Exclusions

  • Entrance fees at the monuments/ temples
  • Meals not mentioned in inclusions
  • Personal Expenses / Purchase of things
  • Any kind of insurance
  • Any increase in the govt. taxes and state taxes
  • Anything not mentioned in the itinerary.

Booking & Cancellation Policy

Your contract is with Sikkim Tourism Packages. A contract exists between us when we have confirmed you on our tour / hotel booking / or any other travel related services of your choice and we have received your booking request and deposits. All correspondence/s in respect of Tours / Travel Service bookings should be addressed to Sikkim Tourism Packages.

Payments

For the services contracted, 40 % advance payment should be made to hold the booking on a confirmed basis and the balance amount should be paid before commencement of your tour. We hold the right to decide upon the amount to be paid as an advance payment, based on the nature of services and the time left for the commencement of the services.

Payment Options

Payment can be made by Bank Transfer, Cash payment to our office or by Demand Draft / Cheque. All payments should be free and clear of any withholding tax and deduction. Bank charges, if any, for remittance (by remitting bank or by intermediary bank) would be strictly borne by payer.

Rights to amend the itinerary if required

Tour once commenced will strictly go as per the itinerary finalised. In case of events and circumstances beyond our control, we reserve the right to change all or parts of the contents of the itinerary for safety and well being of our esteemed passengers.

Policy Regarding Cancellation / No Show / Early Departure

In case of cancellation of tour/travel services due to any avoidable/unavoidable reason/s we must be informed in writing. Cancellation charges would be effective from the date we receive letter in writing and cancellation charges would be as follows:

Please note – Irrespective of above mentioned cancellations slabs – in case of cancellation of tour services after the booking is made with us – a minimum 10% service charges would be applicable.

In case you cancel the trip after commencement refund would be restricted to a limited amount that too would depend on the amount that we would be able to recover from the hoteliers we patronize. For unused hotel accommodation, chartered transportation and missed meals etc. we do not bear any responsibility to refund.

Refund

In regard to refund of unused / unutilized services (which are paid for and cancelled in advance) the refund amount would be worked out on the basis of cancellation policy as described above and the money would be accordingly refunded to the person who has made the payment to us. Please note that the refund process may take 2 – 4 weeks due to banking procedures. If the refund is made to the credit card account OR to Bank account, the bank charges would be debited from the refund amount.

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