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Enchanting Sikkim, Kalimpong & Darjeeling Tour-7 days

Trip Introduction

Explore Darjeeling, Gangtok and Kalimpong, three of the most popular destinations in the Eastern Himalayas. Darjeeling, with the 8,586 meter Mount Khangchendzonga looming over the northern horizon, is hemmed in by Sikkim in the north, Nepal in the west and Bhutan in the east. The town is known as the "Queen of the Hills" and gives its name to the celebrated Darjeeling Tea. Enjoy a ride on the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, recognized as a World Heritage Railway by the UNESCO. The toy train is one of the most striking examples of Darjeeling's British Raj influence. Perhaps, the most famous attraction of Darjeeling is the sunrise from the Tiger Hill. Like Darjeeling and Kalimpong, Sikkim is also a popular tour destination, it takes about 4 hours to reach Gangtok of Sikkim. The drive from Darjeeling to Sikkim is on a winding up-hill mountain road with the views of scenic hills. There are also some famous Buddhist pilgrimage sites in Gangtok, which are prime attractions to the Buddhists.

The tour begins with your arrival at Darjeeling, and which way you come to Darjeeling depends upon from where you're travelling. Our local representative will meets you at Bhadrapur Airport (Nepal Border), if you're coming via Nepal OR at Phuntsholing (Bhutan Border) if you're coming via Bhutan OR at Bagdogra Airport, if you're flying from Delhi or Calcutta. In case, you're taking a train to the nearest Railway Station, either at New Jalpaiguri or Siliguri, our local representative will meet you at the respective station.

Important Note and Optional Activities
Your safety is of paramount concern whilst traveling with Himalayan Glacier Trekking. Please note that your leader has the authority to amend or cancel any part of the itinerary if it is deemed necessary due to safety concerns. Every effort will be made to keep to the above itinerary; however, as this is adventure travel in remote mountain region, we cannot guarantee it! Weather conditions, health condition of a member, unexpected natural disasters, etc., can all contribute to changes in the itinerary. The leader will try to ensure that the trip runs according to plan, but please be prepared to be flexible if required.

Day to Day Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in Darjeeling
Your Sikkim & Darjeeling tour begins today. In the morning, meet the local representative at Phuntsholing ( Bhutan Border) or Bhadrapur Airport ( Nepal Border) and Bagdogra Airport(Flights connects from Delhi and Kolkata). Transfer to Darjeeling. Check in at Hotel at Darjeeling. Leisure overnight.

Day 02: Darjeeling, sightseeing
Today early morning Transfer to Tiger Hill to see the view of Sun rise over Mt Kanchendzonga. While returning visit Yiga-Choling (Ghoom). Then to the Hotel for Darjeeling Tea Breakfast and after breakfast transfer for sightseeing around Darjeeling the places you will be visiting are as follows. Some of the places we visit include Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Tibetan Refugee Self-Help Center, Tea Garden and Tea Factory, Peace Pegoda. Then in the evening back to the hotel. Leisure overnight.

Day 03: Drive to Gangtok
Today after breakfast take a 4-5 hrs drive (105 km) from Darjeeling to Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim. Check in at hotel at Gangtok. Leisure overnight.

Day 04: Gangtok, sightseeing:
Today early morning visit Tashi View point About 8 km From Gangtok. It is a resting shed. Astounding view of Khangchendzonga and the Siniolchu Range is the main attractive of this point. The distant north Sikkim monasteries are also visible from this point along the North Sikkim highway. Then back to the hotel for breakfast. After breakfast you will be visiting these places. Directorate of Handicrafts and Handlooms or Government Institute of Cottage Industries, Enchey Monastery, Research Institute of Tibetology, Rumtek Monastery, Tashi View Point.

Day 05: Drive to Kalimpong (80 km, 3-4 hours)
Today after breakfast, we drive to Gangtok, 80 km from Gangtok and about 3 hrs drive. Kalimpong is a small town established for the Trade with Bhutan and Tibet by India. Check in at Hotel at Kalimpong. Leisure overnight.

Day 06: Kalimpong, sightseeing
Today visit the Shri Diwakar Vahara Institute in Kalimpong and other sightseeing places like Dello View point and Hat Bazar. Then in the evening free at leisure. Overnight at Kalimpong.

Day 07: The Trip concludes
Today after breakfast transfer to Phuntsholing ( Bhutan Border) or Bhadrapur Airport ( Nepal Border) and Bagdogra Airport ( Flights connects from Delhi and Kolkata). for your flight for onward tour. With wonderful memories of your tour of Sikkim Kalimpong and Darjeeling.

Trip Cost

USD 1050 per person

Trip Cost Includes

All airport/hotel transfers
Accommodation in twin sharing with breakfasts
Welcome drinking.
Transportation by Tavera AC Vehicle and Sightseeing in Gangtok with Maruti Van (as Government rule) on the basis 3-4pax in one vehickle.
Services of English speaking escorts/guide all throughout the tour
Services of porters at Airport and hotels
Invitation letter for Indian visa

Trip Cost Does Not Include

Indian visa fee
Air- or train fare to and from Sikkim
Meal apart from breakfasts
Excess baggage charges
Expenses of personal nature such as laundry, alcohols, tips etc
Travel and rescue insurance
Any extra activities & optional tours, apart from the Itinerary
Monuments fees & Entry Fees during sightseeing
Tips for guides and porters
Toy Train Ride in Darjeeling

Travel Insurance

It is a condition of joining any of our trips that be protected against comprehensive expenses potential to incur due to medical issues or accidents (to include air ambulance, helicopter rescue, and treatment costs). Please be noted that we don't arrange or sell insurance. For more information

Accommodations

All accommodations for this Tour are on twin sharing basis included in the trip cost and are chosen based on standard of hygiene, standard of service and food, location, etc. There are two styles of accommodations during our tour. One is Standard Deluxe Hotel (it is like 2-stars hotel), other is 3-stars Hotel: we can provide any in accordance with your wishes.

Meals

During your «Enchanting Sikkim & Darjeeling Tour» morning breakfasts are provided by hotels where you stay for overnight. You can get lunch during daytime sightseeing, and dinner in the hotel where you stay for overnight, or in the city. Pay attention, please, cost lunch and dinner is not included in this tour.

Equipments & Packing List

While packing for “ Enchanting Sikkim, Kalimpong & Darjeeling Tour”certain gears are essential to be considered.
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Tour Day

Soon after first light your guide will knock on your door and will offer you a nice cup of warm tea. After freshening up, you will be picked up by your jeep to some high view point. After approximately 2-3 hours of morning walking you will take a breakfast it the hotel and continue day with main sightseeing program. After a relaxing lunch, you will typically spend 3-4 more for sightseeing and acquaintance with local culture. Finally, it`s off to bed for a well earned night`s rest before starting all over again the next day.

Team Composition

For the Sikkim cultural tour there will be one English-speaking guide. We can run this «Enchanting Sikkim & Darjeeling Tour» for group of any size, but generally have a maximum of twelve people, as we've found this to be the optimum size for a successful trip. However, if you'd like to make a group booking for more than twelve people together, we can arrange this too.

Departure Dates

We will organize this trip on the dates requested by you. Please contact us for your customized departure date. Best time to visit this region is from September till June. We keep July and August as Monsoon.

Additional Information

Our website contains as much information as possible about this trip. However, if you wish to discuss any aspect of this trip or your suitability for it please contact us.

Trip Facts

Price from : US$ 1050 per person
Activities: Cultural Tours & Sightseeing, Overland Tours, 4x4 Driving
Trip Duration:7 days
Trip Grade:Easy
Accommodation: 3-stars Hotel with bed and breakfast basis
Meals:Breakfasts in the hotels are included.
Transportation: Transportation by 4WD private vehicle on the basis 3-4pax in one.
Group Size: From 2 to 12 pax