Jewels of the Eastern Himalaya Tour

Duration: 08 Days / 07 Nights

Destination Covered: Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Gangtok

This tour packs in all the highlights Darjeeling and Sikkim the 'Queen of Hills" has to offer. After visiting the charming tea gardens and a dawn visit atop Tiger Hill we will drive through the lush Teesta valley to Gangtok the capital of Sikkim. Walk through the fascinating bazaar full of local products in Gangtok. And above all visit Rumtek Monastery which is the present seat of the famous Karmapa Lama of the 'Black Hat' Kaygu sect of Tibetan Buddhism. A comprehensive tour for those looking for a short but comprehensive holiday.

Day 1: Darjeeling

Arrive New Jalpai Railway Station or Bagdogra airport & transfer to Darjeeling .Over night stay at Darjeeling hotel.

Day 2: Darjeeling

After breakfast proceed for the sight seeing of Darjeeling covering Parmesan Nadia Himalayan Zoological park, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute ( Closed on Thursday), Ropeway, Tensing -- Gumbo Rock, Tibetan Refugee Self Help Center ( Closed on Sunday), Tea Estate, Lebong Race Course , Peace Pagoda. & Rock Garden – Gangamaya Park. Over night stay at Darjeeling hotel.

Day 3: Darjeeling

Early Morning Excursion to Tiger Hill, Ghoom Monastery & Batasia Loop. After breakfast go for Mirik Lake via Nepal Border. Over night stay at Darjeeling hotel.

Day 4: Darjeeling –Kalimpong

After breakfast drive to Kalimpong & have a sightseeing of Deolo Hill, Dr Graham Homes School, Thonga Goma Monastary, Mangaldham and Nurseries. Over night stay in Kalimpong hotel.

Day 5: Kalimpong- Gangtok

After breakfast drive to Gangtok & Transfer to Hotel .Rest of the day free at Leisure. Over night stay in Gangtok hotel.

Day 6: Gangtok

After breakfast proceed for the sightseeing of Gangtok covering Directorate of Handicrafts and Handlooms, Enchey Monastery, Research Institute of Tibetology, Chorten ( Stupa ), Orchid Sanctuary, Rumtek Monastery, Ganesh Tok, Hanuman Tok & Tashi View Point. Over night stay in Gangtok hotel.

Day 7: Excursion Trip to Tshangu Lake

After breakfast proceed for the sight seeing tour of Thshangu Lake & Baba Mander. Over night stay in Gangtok hotel.

Day 8: Gangtok-Bagdogra

After breakfast check out from the hotel & transfer to the NJP Rlw Station / Bagdogra airport for onward destination.

Note: This is only a suggested itinerary. We can customise it according to your needs.

Package Includes

Accommodation as per itinerary - Double room on twin sharing basis at all destinations. Daily Breakfast and lunch or dinner at hotel. All Inter destination transfers as pr the itinerary by private car. All must sight seeing.

Package Does not Include

Any kind of Air or rail fare. Items of Personal Nature, Porterage, Tips, Laundry, Mineral Water, Pony Rides, Optional Tours etc. Any Additional Night shall be charged on Pro rata basis. All other items and services not specified above. Any other expenses incurred due to bad weather, road closure etc.

Note: - Final itinerary and package detail will be provided after booking of package.

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