Eastern Delight
5 Nights / 6 Days
Private Van Tour
Flight Not Included
₹24,250.00
Description
Accommodation
- 2 Night(s) in Gangtok at Cilantro Unwind Deliso Abode/ Magpie Libing Grand Hotels and Resorts or similar
- 1 Night(s) in Kalimpong at Yashshree Resorts & Spa Kalimpong or similar
- 2 Night(s) in Darjeeling at Hotel Viceroy or similar
Sightseeing
Gangtok, India
- Tshangu Lake - The glacial lake of Sikkim
- Baba Mandir
- Nathula Pass – The most mesmerizing spot of Sikkim
- Banjhakri Falls
- Research institute of tibetology
- Directorate of handicraft & handloom
- Flower Show
Kalimpong, India
- Best Paragliding experience at - Deolo Hill
- Flower Nurseries
- Best Paragliding experience at - Deolo Hill
- Panoramic view of Golf Course
- Jang-Dong-Palriffo Brang and Durbin Dara Hill
Darjeeling, India
- Tiger Hills
- Japanese Temple and Peace Pagoda Darjeeling
- Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park
- Visit the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute
- Tenzing & Gombu Rock
- Panaromic View Of Tea Estate
Hotel Included
Sightseeing Included
Meal Included
Private Vehicle Included
Philosophy of the North East tour:
- The North East tour involves long distance travelling & so this tour is strictly recommended to the passengers who can travel efficiently & are willing to travel long journeys during the tour, Getting up early morning on all days during the tour to proceed for the sightseeing. The destination involves walking & climbing steps at the hotels & sightseeing places so people who are comfortable to walk can only opt for this destination.
- The food menu in the tour (breakfast & dinner) at the hotels gets repeated on most of the days because of the limitations in the vegetation. Enroute lunch options are very limited, basic in terms of food & ambience & also the lunch time cannot be maintained. It might get delayed due to mountain road traveling.
- The distance (kms) & hours of journey mentioned in the tour itinerary usually varies because of mountain road journeys. The narrow roads, landslides, snowfalls, traffic jams are the usual reasons due to which the journey hours gets stretch than what is mentioned in the tour itinerary.
- NRI clients have to carry their passport along with the OCI & Visa documents.
- Kaziranga National Park remains close from 1st.May to 30th.Oct
- This destination has Long & Hilly road drives involved during the whole trip. Clients with Knee, back pain & motion sickness should note this.
- As per Government orders, vehicles used here will not have overhead carriers to store the luggage. Luggage will be stored inside the car only.
- It is strictly advisable to travel light. 1 medium size bag & 1 carry bag per person is allowed as per the transport norms.
- Tempo traveler is not as comfortable as Innova.
- Most of the hotels do not have lift facility. Clients have to climb the stairs.
- Food at the hotels is basic, with local flavor & limited options.
- For FIT tours we recommend Innova for maximum 4 pax. If there are more than 4 pax than pls prefer to take either 2 Innova or Tempo Traveler.
Note :
- INR 500.00 + 5% GST per vehicle per day for upgrading Xylo to Innova.
- INR 1000.00 + 5% GST per vehicle per day for upgrading Xylo to Innova Crysta. A maximum of 04 pax (Including Adults + Children) in 01 vehicle.
- The services marked with star will have to be opted for complete tour. These services are not available on make & break basis.
- INR 5500.00 + 5% GST per vehicle for Nathula Pass (Ex Gangtok).
- INR 4000.00 + 5% GST per vehicle for Yumesamdong / Zero Point (Ex Lachung).
- INR 1500.00 + 5% GST per vehicle for en route Mirik Lake.
- INR 1500.00 + 150 Handling Fee + 5% GST per person (Adult / Child of 4yrs & above) for Steam Engine (Ex Darjeeling) + INR 700.00 + 5% GST per vehicle for Toy Train Station transfer & halt charge.
- INR 1000.00 + 150 Handling Fee + 5% GST per person (Adult / Child of 4yrs & above) for Diesel Engine (Ex Darjeeling) + INR 700.00 + 5% GST per vehicle for Toy Train Station transfer & halt charge.
Sightseeing Note:
- Nathula Pass (14,140 Ft Indo-China Border – At own cost)
- Research Institute of Tibetology (Closed on Sunday)
- Directorate of Handicraft & Handloom (Closed on Sunday)
- Bakthang Waterfalls & Ropeway(operational, ticket on direct payment basis)
- Teesta River Rafting at Melli(Optional Cost )
Entry fees will be applicable for above all Sightseeing
Day wise travel itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival Njp/Ixb- Gangtok
- Gangtok (5412Ft/1650Mts,130Kms/04 to 05 Hrs Drive)
- On arrival at New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) (413 Ft / 126 Mts), you will be met by our local representative, who will assist you to board the vehicle to Gangtok. On reaching Gangtok, check in and overnight at hotel
- Included Meals: Dinner
Day 2 : Gangtok – Excursion To- Tshangu Lake & New Baba Mandir Excursion
- Tshangu Lake (12400Ft / 3780 Mts / 43 Kms / 02 Hrs Drive one way) & New Baba Mandir (13100 Ft / 3994 Mts / 18 Kms / 01 Hrs further drive from Tshangu Lake)
- Note:
- Documents for Tshangu Lake & New Baba Mandir – 02 Passport Size Photo along with Photo Copy of Photo ID Proof (Passport or Driving License or Voter ID (Pan Card &Adhaar Card is not accepted). For Children below 18 years, Date of Birth certificate written in English is mandatory along with School Id / College Id as supporting document. Original to be brought with self while travelling.
- Incase visit to Tshangu Lake is not possible, due to landslide or any other unforeseen reasons, alternative sightseeing will be provide.
- Process for Foreigner, OCI & PIO Card holder are completely different, kindly inform us well in advance to plan out the itinerary accordingly.
- Optional:
- Nathula Pass Visit (Optional )
- Nathula can be guaranteed if you have contacts in the army or if you are government employee. Kindly use your sources so that the permit could be procure.
- Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 3 : Gangtok – Kalimpong (4091 Ft / 1247 Mts, 85 Kms / 03 To 04 Hrs) :
- After breakfast check out and go for a half day sightseeing of Gangtok covering Flower Show, Directorate of Handicraft & Handloom (Closed on 2nd& 4thSaturday, Sunday, Local Festival and State & National Govt. holidays),Do-rulChhorten, Research Institute of Tibetology (Closed on 2nd& 4thSaturday, Sunday, Local Festival and State & National Govt. holidays)and Banjhakari Falls. Later transfer to Kalimpong. On reaching Kalimpong, check in & overnight at hotel.
- Note:
- Alternative sightseeing of Bakthang Waterfalls&Ropeway (If operational, ticket on direct payment basis)will be provided incase of Research Institute of Tibetology & Directorate of Handicraft & Handloom is closed.
- Optional:
- Teesta River Rafting at Melli(for rate, kindly refer to Supplement & Optional Cost Column, given below the main package cost).
- Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 4 : Kalimpong – Darjeeling -Darjeeling (6710 Ft / 2046 Mts,70 Kms / 03 to 04 Hrs drive)
- Today after breakfast check out and go for local sightseeing of Kalimpong covering Dello hills, Flower Nursery,Panoramic view of Golf Course &Jang-Dong-Palriffo Brang and Durbin Dara Hills.
- Later transfer to Darjeeling. On reaching Darjeeling, check in and Overnight at hotel.
- Optional:
- Paragliding in Kalimpong (for rate, kindly refer to Supplement & Optional Cost Column, given below the main package cost)
- Teesta River Rafting at Melli(for rate, kindly refer to Supplement & Optional Cost Column, given below the main package cost).
- Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 5 : Darjeeling-Darjeeling (6710 Ft / 2046 Mts)
- Early morning at around 0400am (subject to clear weather) for visit to Tiger Hills (8482 Ft / 2586 Mts) to view the sunrise over mighty Kanchendzonga Peak (Third highest peak in the world). Back to hotel for breakfast. After breakfast go for a half-day sightseeing of local Darjeeling covering Japanese Temple & Peace Pagoda,Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park & Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (Closed on Thursday, Local Festival and State & National Govt. holidays), Tenzing&Gombu Rock and Panoramic tour of Tea Estate. Back to Hotel. Overnight at hotel.
- Note:
- Tiger Hill visit is subjected to availability of coupons, as only 600 vehicles are allowed in the morning. In case of non availability of coupons we will provide the Tiger Hill visit after breakfast.
- Optional:
- Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR) popularly known as Joy Train Ride. For rate, kindly refer to Supplement & Optional Cost Column, given below the main package cost.
- Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 6 : Darjeeling - Njp / Ixb-New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (Njp) / Bagdogra Airport (Ixb) (413 Ft / 126 Mts, 100 Kms / 03 To 04 Hrs Drive)
- After breakfast transfer to New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB), for onwards connection.
- Optional :
- Detour, drive via *Pashupati Nagar visit (Indo-Nepal border) for shopping &Mirik Lake (4905 Ft / 1495Mts, Horse riding & Boat is available in & around the lake on direct payment basis). For rate, kindly refer to Supplement & Optional Cost Column, given below the main package cost.
- Note:
- For Pashupati Nagar visit (Indo-Nepal border) for shopping, our vehicle will stop at the Indian side of the boarder & the guest will have to walk to the Nepalese side of the border, where they
- can easily hire a local taxi which will cost INR 400 to 500 one way to drop the guest at Market. The guest can also easily walk to reach the market which is just 2 Kms from the boarder gate.
- Included Meals: Breakfast
