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Bagdogra / NJP > Darjeeling > Gangtok >
kalimpong >Bagdogra / NJP
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Hotel Chain |
Elgin Hotels
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No. of Nights |
5
nights
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Itinerary: |
Day 1 Arrive Bagdogra / NJP > Darjeeling (90 Kms / 3.5
Hrs)[L/D]
On arrival at Bagdogra Airport / NJP you shall be transferred to Darjeeling (7100 Ft), the “Queen of the hill stations”. Checkin at “The Elgin”,
Darjeeling. Spend the evening lazing around or walk down to
the mall to do some window-shopping. Night Halt at The Elgin,
Darjeeling.
Day 2 Darjeeling [B/L/D]
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. This quiet township is
also surrounded by gardens which produce some of the finest teas. 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 Elgin, Darjeeling.
Day 3
Darjeeling > Gangtok (115 Kms / 4 Hrs) [B/L/D]
Leave by 8 am for
a 3hr 30mins journey to Gangtok. Arrive at Norkhill Gangtok (5500 Ft) by lunchtime. Post lunch visit Rumtek Monastery, a must see for every visitor. Back to the hotel by evening. Night Halt at Norkhill,
Gangtok.
Day 4 Gangtok [B/L/D]
After breakfast
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. 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) which is one of the most important stupas
encircled by
108 prayer wheels. Evening free for leisure or go
shopping for Sikkimese traditional handicrafts. Night Halt at Norkhill,
Gangtok.
Day 5 Gangtok > Kalimpong (90 Kms / 3 Hrs)
[B/L/D]
Leave Gangtok by 8.30am to reach Kalimpong (4000 Ft) also called the garden of flowers, this town
has almost everything- scenic beauty, flowers, greenery, waters, mists, clouds
etc.. Checkin at “The Silver Oaks. After lunch proceed for a half day sightseeing of Durpin Hill (which has
the famous Zong Dog Palri Fo- Brang Monastery which belongs to the same Buddhist
sect as the present Dalai Lama) , Jelapla View Point, Pine View Point, Chitra
Bhanu & Kalim Temple, Dr Graham's Homes complex which appears to be the roof- of- the- world, is the
highest point in Kalimpong. Delo also has the town’s picturesque water
reservoir. Then on to Mangal Dham Temple dedicated to Lord Krishna, Kalimpong Arts &
Crafts Centre, Nature Interpretation Centre (Forest Museum). Evening at leisure. Night halt at The Silver Oaks, Kalimpong.
Day 6
Depart to Bagdogra/NJP [B]
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Includes: |
• Bed Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, All Taxes.
• All transfers Sightseeing by NAC Maruti van ex Bagdogra / NJP (for Pelling / Lachung the transfers /
SS would be by Marshall / Sumo). |
Cost: |
Double occupancy: INR 45350
Validity: April 01, 2008
to June 15, 2008 |
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