Taste of North East (5 Nights & 6 Days)

Overview

• 3 Nights in Gangtok & 2 nights in Darjeeling
• Daily breakfast & dinner
• Excursion to Tshangu Lake in Gangtok
• Early morning excursion to Tiger Hill in Darjeeling
• Sightseeing as per itinerary
• All transfers & sightseeing by Non air-conditioned Vehicle

Day 1: Arrive Bagdogra & Bagdogra - Gangtok (130 kms / approx 5 hrs drive)

Upon arrival at Bagdogra Airport, you’ll be met and transferred to Gangtok.

At an altitude of 5500fts, Gangtok is the capital of the state of Sikkim and a beautifully clean town promising the best monasteries and landscapes.

On arrival, check in at the hotel.

Evening is free for individual activities and leisure

Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 2: Gangtok

After breakfast, proceed for the full day sightseeing tour of Gangtok. Full day sightseeing tour covers Rumtek Monastery, Jhakri Water Fall, Droul Chorthen, Research Institute of Tibetology (Closed on Sunday), Directorate of Handicraft & Handloom (Closed on Sunday) and Flower Show.

Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 3: Gangtok

After breakfast, proceed for the excursion to Tshangu Lake (12400 Ft / 3780 Mts / 43 kms in 3 hrs one way from Gangtok) & Baba Mandir (13100Ft / 3994 Mts / 16 kms in 1 hr one way from Tshangu Lake) (no entry for foreigner national, they are allowed to visit till Tshangu Lake, with a valid permit. They also have to be 02 & above is number to visit Tshangu Lake). Situated at a height of 1240 0Ft / 3780 Mts / 43 kms in 3 hrs one way, with an average depth of 50 ft. The cool water of the Lake is perfectly attuned with the scenic beauty around.

In case of Landslide or due to any other reasons if Tshangu Lake is closed then an alternate sightseeing will be provided.

Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 4: Gangtok - Darjeeling (115 kms / approx 4 hrs drive)

After breakfast, check out from the hotel & transfer to Darjeeling.

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.

On arrival, check in at hotel.

Evening is free for individual activity & leisure.

Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 5: Darjeeling

Early morning start for Tiger Hill to watch the spectacular sunrise and it’s amazing effects on the Mt. Kanchendzonga (Worlds 3rd highest peak), visit Ghoom Monastery & Batashia Loop War Memorial while returning to the Hotel.

After breakfast go for a half-day sightseeing of Japanese Temple, Peace pagoda, Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park & Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (Closed on Thursday), Darjeeling Ropeway Ride (Ticket cost not included & will be approx INR 180.00 per person) Tenzing & Gombu Rock, Tibetan Refugee Self-Help Center (Closed on Sunday) & panoramic view of Tea Estate.

Evening is free for shopping & individual activity.

Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 6: Darjeeling - Bagdogra (100 kms / approx 6 hrs drive) & Depart Bagdogra

After breakfast, check out from the hotel & transfer to Bagdogra.

On arrival transfer to Bagdogra Airport for onwards journey.

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20 April - 05 May 2015 & 11 June - 19 June 2015: Supplement of Rs. 1000 per adult

06 May - 15 May 2015 & 06 June - 10 June 2015: Supplement of Rs. 2000 per adult

16 May - 05 June 2015: Supplement of Rs. 3500 per adult

Government service tax @ 3.50% on total billing

Validity: Rate Valid from 1st April – 30th September 15 

Hotel Envisaged

Cost Includes

• Meeting & assistance on arrival at Bagdogra Airport
• 05 Nights accommodation in above mentioned or similar hotels
• Daily buffet/ fixed menu breakfast & dinner at all places
• Non Air-conditioned car for all transfers & sightseeing as per itinerary
• All currently applicable taxes

Cost Excludes

• Air fare or train fare
• Any meals other than those specified in ‘Cost Includes’
• Expenses of personal nature such as tips, telephone calls, laundry, liquor etc
• Any other item not specified in ‘cost includes’
• Guide & Entrance fees during sightseeing
• Government service tax extra as applicable on total billing

 Terms & Conditions

• All Prices are in Indian Rupees and valid for Indian National
• In case rooms are not available in the above mentioned hotels, we shall book the rooms in alternate hotels charging actual supplement / reduction.

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