Hill Station Tour of East-India

6 Nights & 7 Days

Darjeeling – Gangtok - Kalimpong

Highlights: Hill Station tour of India, Northeast tour of India, Darjeeling the city of White Mountains, Gangtok Tours, Mirik Tour, Kalingpong, Tiger Hill, Sunrise Point, Kanchanjanga Hill View.

Day 01: Arrival at  Bagdogra Airport / New Jalpaigudi Railway Station

Arrive at NJP/Bagdogra. Transfer to Darjeeling via Mirik by taxi (this is a longer but scenic route. Takes about 4.5 hours. You will see Mirik Lake, lovely tea gardens, sky touching Pine trees on the way. However this is possible if you reach NJP/Bagdogra in the first half. Otherwise take the usual route (3.5 hours). Night stay in Darjeeling. (Total Km 130)

Day 02: Darjeeling Sightseeing

Early in the morning to watch sunrise over Mt. Kanchenjunga from Tiger Hill, followed by visit to Ghoom Monastery and famous Batasia Loop. Don't miss out on the Samosas (singaras) sold by the locals at Batasia. Come back and take your breakfast in the hotel. Later visit Mall (the iconic market place). Sit on a bench and Relax here for a while, then complete a round along Mall Road. After lunch walk up the Mahakal temple from the Mall road and soak in the views and wonderful ambience. Go for the 2-hour Toy Train Joy Ride. In the evening, take a stroll along Nehru Road through many shops. Overnight in Darjeeling. (Total Km 50)

Day 03: Darjeeling - Gangtok

Morning transfer (by 8 am) to Gangtok (takes about 4 hours). Check into the hotel, freshen up and walk down to MG Marg, the hub of Gangtok - Smoke & vehicle free boulevard square with shops and restaurants lined up on both sides. A great place to sit on a bench and feel the carnival like ambience. Walk down to a restaurant, take a relaxed lunch. Post lunch, do some shopping. Also walk down to nearby Lal Bazaar for more shops. Overnight at Gangtok

Day 04: Gangtok Sightseeing

Go for a full day 10-point sightseeing This full day tour covers several attractions outside Gangtok, so start early (by 8 am). 

Over night at Gangtok.

Day 05: Excursion Trip to Tshongu Lake & Baba Mandir

After Breakfast start for Full day excursion trip to Tshongu Lake (12400 ft.) which is only 32 km. from Gangtok city & Baba Mandir. Evening free for shopping, Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 06: Gangtok - Kalimpong

After early breakfast transfer to Kalimpong (78kms/2.5 hrs), afternoon half day sightseeing tour of Kalimpong covering Durpin Dara Monastery, Flower & Orchid Nurseries, Dello View Point, Mangal Dham Temple, Hanuman Tok and Kalimpong Market. Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 07: Kalimpong - Bagdogra/NJP

After Breakfast Depart to Bagdogra Airport to board flight for onward journey.

Inclusions:

• 2 nights at Darjeeling
• 3 nights at Gangtok
• 1 night at Kalimpong
• Hotel / Cottage plan CPAI
• All transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary & local Govt. vehicle practice.
• Package includes cost for driver Allowance, toll taxes, parking charges, state permits and night halt charges.
• Well educated drivers who will have thorough knowledge of entire route map.
• Local site seeing at all the places.
• GST 5%

Note:

• Above mentioned points will be covered only if time permits and are subjected to weather conditions.
• Price may change depending upon availability, the time of travel, Local Festival time or New year.