Highlands Of North East

Highlands Of North East

Overview

Darjeeling is a popular holiday destination in the North East India. Located about 7,000 feet above sea level, it is one of the world’s highest cities. The climate is much cooler than surrounding region and the hills are covered with tea and coffee plantations.

Tourism is a major industry in Sikkim. The state has many attractions that attract tourists from all over the world. Sikkim also attracts many Indian tourists as most of them are unaware of this state. Some popular tourist attractions are Gangtok, Pelling, Lachen, Tumlongri Lake and Tsomgo Lake which can be accessed by road or rail.

Gangtok is the capital and largest city of Sikkim state in India. Gangtok holds the key to Sikkim tourism, since it has been the state’s only city for over a century. It also houses most of the important offices and institutions of Sikkim.

Highlights

  • Comprehensive all-inclusive package for breakfast, accommodation & transportation
  • Explore the hills of Darjeeling & Gangtok
  • Mesmerizing views of Kanchenjunga from different locations
  • Optional Trip to Nathula
  • Comfortable cabs for travel from NJP/Bagdodra and back

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival in Bagdogra- Gangtok

This amazing tour begins once you arrive at the Bagdogra Airport/NJP Railway station. After a warm welcome, the trip proceeds to Gangtok which is situated at an altitude of 5500 ft.  Gangtok is the capital of Sikkim state and the journey from Bagdogra to Gangtok takes 4hours.

The town is clean and beautiful with lots of monasteries and amazing landscapes. After a drive of 120 kilometers you arrive at Gangtok where you need to check in at the hotel. After refreshing, you can explore the popular MG Marg on your own. Return and stay at the hotel overnight.

Day 2 - Gangtok - Tsomgo Lake and Baba Mandir to  Nathula Pass (Optional) –Gangtok

Enjoy a healthy and delicious breakfast at the hotel. A tour of Tsomgo lake and Baba Mandir is included. Tsomgo Lake is popularly known as Changu Lake which is a glacial lake located at an altitude of 12310 feet. Tsomgo means Source of water and this lake is about 40 kilometers from Gangtok. The mountains surrounding the lake make it more beautiful when the reflection of hills can be seen in the water. You can also enjoy a yak ride at this place.

Baba Mandir is a majestic temple dedicated to Baba Harbhajan Singh. The saint was once a folk hero and a soldier. This temple is situated at a distance of 56 kilometers from Gangtok. The place is surrounded by natural beauty. The distance between Tsomgo Lake and Baba Mandir is approximately 16.3 kilometers and takes only half an hour.

On the way from Gangtok to Tsomgo lake and Baba Mandir, you can witness beautiful alpine trees and the home to many migratory birds and ducks. Baba Mandir is a holy pilgrimage and you can also opt for the Nathu La Pass tour (optional). Other than this you can come back to the hotel in the evening at Gangtok and stay overnight.

 Day 3 - Gangtok to Pelling

It's time to enjoy breakfast and check out from the hotel at Gangtok and proceed to Pelling which is 120 kilometers. This distance can be covered in 4 hours. Pelling is a small town in West Sikkim and it is very close to World’s third highest peak Mt. Kanchenjunga.

The place offers scenic beauty with an amazing sunrise view. You can also see the entire Eastern Himalayan Range. After a long tiring yet exciting day you can stay overnight at the hotel in this amazing town Pelling.

 Day 4 - Pelling Half-day Sightseeing - Darjeeling (80 km/3 hours)

Enjoy a nutritious and healthy breakfast at a hotel in Pelling and get ready for the half-day sightseeing excursion. Here you can witness the popular Rimbi Falls, the Khecheopalri Lake, the Kanchenjunga Falls, and Sky Walk.

This all can be covered in half-day and later you will transfer to Darjeeling in the afternoon. The distance from Pelling to Darjeeling is 80 Kilometers and takes about three hours. You will reach Darjeeling by evening. Stay overnight at the hotel in Darjeeling and get ready for the next day.

 Day 5 - Darjeeling Sightseeing

Come out of your comfort zone and get ready for an early morning (4 am) tour of the Tiger Hills. This is where you can witness nature’s beauty with sparkling yet soothing sunrise. The golden sunrays when fall on Kanchenjunga Peak looks astounding. The view depends on whether to.

On the way back you can visit the Ghoom Monastery and the Batasia Loop. You can visit the Japanese Temple, Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park, Peace Pagoda, and the Himalayan Mountaineering institute. Also see the Tenzing and Gombu Rock, a tea estate, and the Refugee Self Help Center. You can also enjoy a Toy Train (Chargeable). All this can be done on a half-day sightseeing tour. Enjoy a comfortable stay at night in Darjeeling.

 Day 6 - Darjeeling - Bagdogra – Departure

Have a wholesome breakfast and you will be transferred to the airport/railway station to catch your flight/train for return.

Inclusion

  • Refresh with a welcome drink
  • Stay at 3 or 4 Star Accomodation (Hotel details will be provided at the time of booking)
  • Toll Tax and Parking
  • Healthy and tasty buffet breakfast
  • Enjoy mouthwatering dinner
  • Bus facility
  • Pickup/Drop at arrival and departure
  • Road tax, fuel charges, and driver allowance
  • Stay at hotel
  • Recreations and Gymnasium
  • Excursion by private car

Extra

  • Any beverage
  • Camera fee
  • Travel Insurance
  • 5% GST
  • Airfare/Train fare
  • Additional expenses are caused by unavoidable factors like flight and rail delays,
  • vehicle malfunctions, roadblocks, political disturbance, etc.
  • Any personal expenses
  • Entry fees to museums and monuments
  • Tour to Nathula Pass
  • Ticket to sky Walk and Toy Train

Know before you go

Terms & Conditions

Only those services that are paid for by the guest fall under the company's responsibility. All other services that are not paid for by the visitor directly to the company are considered suggested services, and the company is under no obligation to offer them or to cover their associated costs.

UNAVOIDABLE CIRCUMSTANCES

The additional cost for the same will have to be covered by the passengers if the itinerary of the tour needs to be amended or extended due to circumstances beyond our control, such as riots, floods, accidents, or other natural or man-made calamities. There will be no reimbursement for the remaining section of the journey if any passengers must quit the tour midway for any reason, such as the death of a relative, illness, or any other reason.

COMPLAINTS DURING THE TOUR

The traveler is urged to contact us right away at +9185888 38624 if they have any issues about our service, including hotels, houseboats, transportation, etc., so that the issue can be resolved right away. After the tour programs, complaints or requests for refunds won't be taken into consideration.

RESERVATION POLICY

Confirmation of the packages is subject to receipt of 100% Payment: 50% of the payment as advance and rest of the amount on or before 10 days of the tour date otherwise booking will be released automatically without any further intimation from our end. In case when the trip is booked only within 10 days of the tour date 100% of the payment has to be made while booking.

CANCELLATION POLICY

  • If Air Tickets has been booked by us 100% of the ticket amount will be deducted if the fare is non-refundable.
  • Within 60 Days prior to arrival date of the tour packages/Hotel Booking/Transportation: 25% Retention of the Tour Cost.
  • Within 15 Days prior to arrival date of the tour packages/Hotel Booking/Transportation: 50% Retention of the Tour Cost.
  • Within 7 Days prior to arrival date of the tour packages/Hotel Booking/Transportation:100% Retention of the Tour Cost.

CHECK-IN & CHECK-OUT POLICY

The hotel may charge a fee for an early check-in or a late check-out depending on availability. The standard check-in and check-out times are 1300 and 1200 hours, respectively.

PAYMENT POLICY

You must pay 50% in advance so that we can confirm your FIT or GIT reservations within 48 hours and 50% before the day of arrival; if you fail to do so, the reservation will be released without further communication from our end.

CHILD POLICY

0 To 5 Years without Bed Complimentary

Child above 5 to 12 years is Chargeable as per Extra Bed.T&C of Holiday Page

Trip Highlights

  • Comprehensive all-inclusive package for breakfast, accommodation & transportation
  • Explore the hills of Darjeeling & Gangtok
  • Mesmerizing views of Kanchenjunga from different locations
  • Optional Trip to Nathula
  • Comfortable cabs for travel from NJP/Bagdodra and back

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival in Bagdogra- Gangtok

This amazing tour begins once you arrive at the Bagdogra Airport/NJP Railway station. After a warm welcome, the trip proceeds to Gangtok which is situated at an altitude of 5500 ft.  Gangtok is the capital of Sikkim state and the journey from Bagdogra to Gangtok takes 4hours.

The town is clean and beautiful with lots of monasteries and amazing landscapes. After a drive of 120 kilometers you arrive at Gangtok where you need to check in at the hotel. After refreshing, you can explore the popular MG Marg on your own. Return and stay at the hotel overnight.

Day 2 - Gangtok - Tsomgo Lake and Baba Mandir to  Nathula Pass (Optional) –Gangtok

Enjoy a healthy and delicious breakfast at the hotel. A tour of Tsomgo lake and Baba Mandir is included. Tsomgo Lake is popularly known as Changu Lake which is a glacial lake located at an altitude of 12310 feet. Tsomgo means Source of water and this lake is about 40 kilometers from Gangtok. The mountains surrounding the lake make it more beautiful when the reflection of hills can be seen in the water. You can also enjoy a yak ride at this place.

Baba Mandir is a majestic temple dedicated to Baba Harbhajan Singh. The saint was once a folk hero and a soldier. This temple is situated at a distance of 56 kilometers from Gangtok. The place is surrounded by natural beauty. The distance between Tsomgo Lake and Baba Mandir is approximately 16.3 kilometers and takes only half an hour.

On the way from Gangtok to Tsomgo lake and Baba Mandir, you can witness beautiful alpine trees and the home to many migratory birds and ducks. Baba Mandir is a holy pilgrimage and you can also opt for the Nathu La Pass tour (optional). Other than this you can come back to the hotel in the evening at Gangtok and stay overnight.

 Day 3 - Gangtok to Pelling

It's time to enjoy breakfast and check out from the hotel at Gangtok and proceed to Pelling which is 120 kilometers. This distance can be covered in 4 hours. Pelling is a small town in West Sikkim and it is very close to World’s third highest peak Mt. Kanchenjunga.

The place offers scenic beauty with an amazing sunrise view. You can also see the entire Eastern Himalayan Range. After a long tiring yet exciting day you can stay overnight at the hotel in this amazing town Pelling.

 Day 4 - Pelling Half-day Sightseeing - Darjeeling (80 km/3 hours)

Enjoy a nutritious and healthy breakfast at a hotel in Pelling and get ready for the half-day sightseeing excursion. Here you can witness the popular Rimbi Falls, the Khecheopalri Lake, the Kanchenjunga Falls, and Sky Walk.

This all can be covered in half-day and later you will transfer to Darjeeling in the afternoon. The distance from Pelling to Darjeeling is 80 Kilometers and takes about three hours. You will reach Darjeeling by evening. Stay overnight at the hotel in Darjeeling and get ready for the next day.

 Day 5 - Darjeeling Sightseeing

Come out of your comfort zone and get ready for an early morning (4 am) tour of the Tiger Hills. This is where you can witness nature’s beauty with sparkling yet soothing sunrise. The golden sunrays when fall on Kanchenjunga Peak looks astounding. The view depends on whether to.

On the way back you can visit the Ghoom Monastery and the Batasia Loop. You can visit the Japanese Temple, Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park, Peace Pagoda, and the Himalayan Mountaineering institute. Also see the Tenzing and Gombu Rock, a tea estate, and the Refugee Self Help Center. You can also enjoy a Toy Train (Chargeable). All this can be done on a half-day sightseeing tour. Enjoy a comfortable stay at night in Darjeeling.

 Day 6 - Darjeeling - Bagdogra – Departure

Have a wholesome breakfast and you will be transferred to the airport/railway station to catch your flight/train for return.

Inclusion

  • Refresh with a welcome drink
  • Stay at 3 or 4 Star Accomodation (Hotel details will be provided at the time of booking)
  • Toll Tax and Parking
  • Healthy and tasty buffet breakfast
  • Enjoy mouthwatering dinner
  • Bus facility
  • Pickup/Drop at arrival and departure
  • Road tax, fuel charges, and driver allowance
  • Stay at hotel
  • Recreations and Gymnasium
  • Excursion by private car

Know before you go

Terms & Conditions

Only those services that are paid for by the guest fall under the company's responsibility. All other services that are not paid for by the visitor directly to the company are considered suggested services, and the company is under no obligation to offer them or to cover their associated costs.

UNAVOIDABLE CIRCUMSTANCES

The additional cost for the same will have to be covered by the passengers if the itinerary of the tour needs to be amended or extended due to circumstances beyond our control, such as riots, floods, accidents, or other natural or man-made calamities. There will be no reimbursement for the remaining section of the journey if any passengers must quit the tour midway for any reason, such as the death of a relative, illness, or any other reason.

COMPLAINTS DURING THE TOUR

The traveler is urged to contact us right away at +9185888 38624 if they have any issues about our service, including hotels, houseboats, transportation, etc., so that the issue can be resolved right away. After the tour programs, complaints or requests for refunds won't be taken into consideration.

RESERVATION POLICY

Confirmation of the packages is subject to receipt of 100% Payment: 50% of the payment as advance and rest of the amount on or before 10 days of the tour date otherwise booking will be released automatically without any further intimation from our end. In case when the trip is booked only within 10 days of the tour date 100% of the payment has to be made while booking.

CANCELLATION POLICY

  • If Air Tickets has been booked by us 100% of the ticket amount will be deducted if the fare is non-refundable.
  • Within 60 Days prior to arrival date of the tour packages/Hotel Booking/Transportation: 25% Retention of the Tour Cost.
  • Within 15 Days prior to arrival date of the tour packages/Hotel Booking/Transportation: 50% Retention of the Tour Cost.
  • Within 7 Days prior to arrival date of the tour packages/Hotel Booking/Transportation:100% Retention of the Tour Cost.

CHECK-IN & CHECK-OUT POLICY

The hotel may charge a fee for an early check-in or a late check-out depending on availability. The standard check-in and check-out times are 1300 and 1200 hours, respectively.

PAYMENT POLICY

You must pay 50% in advance so that we can confirm your FIT or GIT reservations within 48 hours and 50% before the day of arrival; if you fail to do so, the reservation will be released without further communication from our end.

CHILD POLICY

0 To 5 Years without Bed Complimentary

Child above 5 to 12 years is Chargeable as per Extra Bed.T&C of Holiday Page

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