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PACKAGE OVERVIEW
Experience the beauty of the eastern hills as you cross rolling green tea gardens,
tiny hamlets, many a flowing river and wild flowers. Stop by at small tea shacks
to taste the most aromatic Darjeeling tea and you can team it up with hot juicy
momos as you sit and talk to the very friendly locals. Relish the virgin greenery
all around, peppered with multi coloured rhododendrons.
INCLUSIONS:
Return airfare on Economy class
Accommodation on twin sharing basis
Daily breakfast
Transfers & Sightseeing by Non Ac Vehicle
All hotel taxes
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ITINERARY
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DAY 1 : NEW JALPAIGURI / BAGDOGRA - KALIMPONG
Arrive at New Jalpaiguri / Bagdogra and take a transfer to Kalimpong (75 kms/ 3
hrs) in a quiet hill resort in eastern Himalaya. Kalimpong is famous for its orchids
and nurseries and some of the some of the rarest cacti. Oak, Maple and chestnut
stretch up the ridge as far as the eye can reach. Check into the hotel, spend rest
of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Meals:
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DAY 2 : KALIMPONG SIGHTSEEING AND TRANSFER TO GANGTOK
In the morning, go on a local sightseeing tour of Kalimpong, covering Durpin Dhara,
Zong Dog Palri Fo-Brong Monastery and flower & orchid nurseries and the market
in Kalimpong.
Get back to the hotel before lunch, after lunch take a transfer to
Gangtok (80 kms/ 2 hrs), located at an altitude of 5,500 ft. Gangtok, the capital
of the state of Sikkim is a beautiful and clean town promising of the best monasteries
and landscapes. Spend the evening by yourself for individual activity and leisure.
Stay overnight at hotel.
Meals:
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DAY 3 : GANGTOK SIGHTSEEING
In the morning, go on a half day sightseeing tour of this capital city of Sikkim,
covering Chortan, Stupa, Institute of Tibetology (closed on Sunday) Institute of
Handicrafts and Handlooms (closed on Sunday). After lunch, visit Roomtek Monastery
and Dharma Chakra Centre (24 kms/ 45 mins), the sect of the Kagyu order.
Meals:
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DAY 4 : EXCURSION TRIP TO TSOMGO LAKE
In the morning, go on a half day trip to Tsomgo lake (12400 ft), which is only 32
kms from Gangtok. The lake is about 1 km long, oval in shape and 15 metres deep.
The lake is considered sacred by the local people. Spend the evening at Gangtok
for shopping and individual activity.
Meals:
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DAY 5 : GANGTOK TO DARJEELING
In the morning, take a transfer to Darjeeling (105 km/ 4 hrs), en route visit Teesta
river. Take some rest and then walk around the town and appreciate the new culture you are in. Stay overnight at hotel.
Meals:
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DAY 6 : DARJEELING SIGHTSEEING
Early in the morning, go to Tiger Hill to watch the spectacular sunrise and its
amazing effects on Mt. Kanchendzonga (world's 3rd highest peak). Visit Ghoom Monastery
and Batashia Loop War Memorial while returning to the hotel. After breakfast at
the hotel, go on a half day local sightseeing tour covering Padmaja N. Zoological
Garden (closed on Thursday), Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (closed on Thursday),
Tibetian Refugee Self-help Centre (closed on Sunday) and visit the Mall and local
market (closed on Thursday). Spend the evening by yourself and go shopping. Stay
overnight at hotel.
Meals:
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DAY 7 : DARJEELING - BAGDOGRA / NEW JALPAIGURI
In the morning, take a transfer to Bagdogra Airport / New Jalpaiguri (95 kms / 3hrs)
for onward journey. End of tour.
Meals:
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HOTEL DETAILS
HOTEL GARDEN REACH
City: Kalimpong
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HOTEL SONAR BANGLA
City: Darjeeling
Location
Hotel Sonar Bangla is located in the heart of Darjeeling, only a short walk from
The Mall. Hotel Sonar Bangla is a well facilitated budget property.
Room Amenities
The rooms at the hotel are appointed with facilities such as satellite television
and en suite washrooms that have running hot and cold water all 24 hours. Some rooms
look over to the beautiful Mt. Kanchanjangha.
Dining
Hotel Sonar Bangla has a multi cuisine restaurant that serves a range of delectable
delicacies.
Hotel Facilities
The hotel offers facilities such as sightseeing and doctor on call. For the conveneince
of guests, credit cards are also accepted.
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HOTEL BLUE POPPY
City: Gangtok
Location: Hotel Blue Poppy in Gangtok, Sikkim is a 3-star facility situated near
the Paljor Stadium. Located on B.R Ambedkar Marg, the hotel has Bagdogra airport
at a distance of 124 km and NJP railway station 114 km away. With its luxurious
and comfortable accommodation, Hotel Blue Poppy is a 3-star property offering one
of the finest staying options in Gangtok. Rooms: Hotel Blue Poppy
offers Super Deluxe Rooms equipped with satellite television, intercom, sofa unit,
study table and room heater. The bathrooms have geysers fitted and provide a supply of
hot and cold water. Facilities: The hotel operates a travel desk and parking
facility and provides doctor on call, laundry, taxi and guide and sightseeing services on a chargeable basis.
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