Eastern Delight
Detailed Day Wise Itinerary
Day 1 – Arrival in Bagdogra – Gangtok (120 Kms / 4 Hrs.)
Welcome on arrival at Bagdogra Airport/NJP Railway station, after greetings proceed to Gangtok, at an altitude of 5500 ft, Gangtok is the capital of the state of Sikkim is a beautiful and clean town promising of the best monasteries and landscapes. Upon arrival, check-in to your hotel & later you could explore famous MG Marg (on your own). Overnight stay at Gangtok.
Day 2 – Gangtok – Tsomgo Lake and Baba Mandir – Nathula Pass (Optional) -Gangtok
Morning breakfast at hotel. Excursion to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir nearly 40 kilometers and 2 hours drive along the Kyongnosla Alpine Sanctuary, the home to the red panda and the blood pheasant with Rhododendron and other alpine trees along the road. Situated at an elevation of 3753 meters or 12310 feet. The Lake is oval shaped lake nearly 50 feet deep, Generally covered in snow for most of the year the year. This lake is home to the Brahmini ducks & many migratory birds. Nearby is the sacred Baba Mandir known to be a very holy site for all – Nathu La Pass to Republic of China is nearly 20 kilometers and is optional tour. Later in the evening back to Gangtok. Overnight stay at Gangtok.
Day 3 – Gangtok to Pelling (120 Kms / 4 Hrs.)
In the morning after breakfast check out from the hotel and proceed to Pelling, located at an altitude of 6,800 ft, Pelling is a very small Himalayan Town in West Sikkim. Pelling is the nearest motorable point to Mt. Kanchenjunga (Worlds 3rd highest peak) offers a good sunrise along with view of the entire Eastern Himalayan range. Overnight stay at the hotel in Pelling.
Day 4 – Pelling Half-day Sightseeing – Darjeeling (80 km/3 hours)
Have a wholesome breakfast and proceed for the Half-day sightseeing tour. This includes the Rimbi Falls, the Kanchenjunga Falls and the Khecheopalri Lake or Sky Walk. Later in the afternoon, transfer to Darjeeling and reach by evening. Overnight stay at the hotel in Darjeeling.
Day 5 – Darjeeling Sightseeing
Set out for an early morning tour to the Tiger Hills (at around 4 am) to view the sunrise over Kanchenjunga Peak (depends on clear weather). On the way back, visit the Ghoom Monastery and the Batasia Loop. In the afternoon, go for a half-day sightseeing tour of the Japanese Temple, Peace Pagoda, Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park and the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (closed on Thursday), Tenzing and Gombu Rock, the Tibetan Refugee Self-Help Center (closed on Sunday) and a tea estate. Have a pleasant overnight stay at the hotel in Darjeeling. Note: You could enjoy Toy Train in This Same Day (Ticket cost will be Additional)
Day 6 – Darjeeling – Bagdogra – Departure
After breakfast, transfer to the airport/railway station to catch your flight/train for the return journey.
Hotel Category Details:
- Premium+ Packages: Best Available Hotel with Breakfast & Dinner with Luxury Vehicle.
- Premium Packages: Equivalent 4* Hotel with Breakfast & Dinner.
- Luxury Packages: Equivalent 3* Deluxe Hotel with Breakfast & Dinner.
- Superior Packages: Equivalent 3* Hotel with Breakfast & Dinner.
- Super Deluxe Packages: Equivalent 2* Deluxe Hotel with Breakfast & Dinner.
- Deluxe Packages: Equivalent 2* Hotel with Breakfast.
- Standard Packages: Equivalent 1* Hotel with Basic Facilities with Breakfast.
- LTC 80 Packages: Budget Hotel with Basic Facilities with Breakfast & Dinner.
Cost Include:
- Accommodation on twin Sharing Basis.
- Meal Plan (as per mentioned above).
- Exclusive Non a/c vehicle for transfers & sightseeing. Please brief to guest that vehicle will not be at disposal it will be available to guest as per itinerary only (point to point basis).
- All permit fees & hotel taxes (as per itinerary).
- Rates are valid for INDIAN NATIONALS only.
Cost Exclude:
- Air Fare / Train fare.
- Personal Expenses such as Laundry, telephone calls, tips & gratuity, mineral water, soft & hard drinks, rafting, rock climbing, paragliding, joy ride (Toy Train), porterage.
- Additional sightseeing or extra usage of vehicle, other than mentioned in the itinerary.
- Entrance Fees & Guide 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 increase in cost on surface transportation & land arrangements, which may come into effect prior to departure.
- Room Heater Charges.
- Service Tax.
- Anything which is not included in the inclusion.
