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Bagdogra, Pelling, Darjeeling Holidays Tour 06nights 07 Days

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Duration

05nights 06Days

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

Unlimited

Languages

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Overview

Darjeeling is a town in an India’s West Bengal state, in the Himalayan foothills. The Once a summer resort for the British Raj elite, it remains the terminus of the narrow-gauge Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, or “Toy Train,” completed in 1881. It’s famed for a distinctive black tea grown on plantations that dot its surrounding slopes. Its backdrop is Mt. Kanchenjunga, among the world’s highest peaks.

Highlights

  • Arrival Bagdogra
  • Full-day Sightseeing of Kaluk
  • Full-day Sightseeing of Pelling
  • Full-Day Sightseeing of DARJEELING
  • Pickup /Drop Point Bagdogra.

Itinerary

NJP/BAGDOGRA TO Kaluk

Upon arrival, meet our representatives and drive to Kaluk in West Sikkim. It’s about 5-6
hrs drive. Upon arrival, check into the Hotel. Evening time is free for leisure or can opt to
walk around the town area. Overnight stay at the Hotel.

Local Sightseeing

The schedule starts after breakfast as we drive to Dentam(20 km) where we will visit
Alpine cheese factory (Initiation of the swiss company) now taken over by the State
Govt. is famous for producing world-class gouda cheese. Then we drive to Singshore
Bridge (6 km) which is considered to be the Asia’s 02nd highest gorge/suspension bridge
and after a while, we drive further to Uttaray, the last settlement before the border of
India & Nepal. We can opt to visit Mangkhim (Subba community temple) and the
Monastery and also can do a bit of village walk. Later we come back to the Hotel.
Evening time is free for leisure. Overnight stay at the Hotel.

KALUK- PELLING (6250 Fts/40 kms/2 hrs) SIGHTSEEING

After early breakfast & early check out, we drive to Pelling, check into the hotel and start
our day itinerary with Khechupalri lake, an hour drive from Pelling. You will see the placid
lake which is located in the midst of a dense forest and is considered sacred to both
Buddhist and the Hindus. People come here to make a wish and are among the pilgrimage
site of Sikkim. It is also believed to be the wish-fulfilling lake. The other point in these
sessions is Khangchendzonga waterfalls, short in height but beautiful. We come back to
Pelling for Lunch and after lunch, we visit Pemayangtse monastery build in the year 1705
A.D. belonging to the Nyingmapa sect of Tibetan Buddhism is one of the oldest
monasteries in the state and also the very important among the Red Hat Sect. Later we
hitchhike to Rabdentse Palace ruins (02nd capital of Sikkim), the walk from the main
road to the ruins is about 30 minutes through the forest rich with floras & faunas and Avi-
faunas. The C.C. Footpath is built for the visitor’s convenience and the ruins are
maintained by the ASI-Kolkata. It's only 15 minutes drive back to Pelling. Overnight stay
at Hotel.

DAY TRIP TO TEMI TEA GARDEN/BUDDHA PARK (whole day)

To cover these places, the early start is required with first visiting Tata-Gatha Tsal
(Buddha Park)(52 kms/2 ½ hrs) Buddha park which was first consecrated by H.H. XIVth
Dalai Lama in the year 2013. The collections of the relics, the wall paintings are
mesmerizing. The statue of Sakyamuni Buddha at the center of the Park is its charm. The
drive to Namchi is another 26 km and to Samdruptse from Namchi town is about 05 km

Later we drive back to Temi Tea Garden (19 km from Namchi), the only tea garden in
Sikkim and is considered the 100 % Organic tea garden producing some of the world
finest organic tea. The drive back to Pelling takes around 04 hours and the lunch is
suggested while driving back. Overnight stay at Hotel.

PELLING-DARJEELING

Early Breakfast at Hotel & check out and drive to Darjeeling in West Bengal. As we
drive by the River Rangit, we try to memorize the good moments of Sikkim until we
reach the border town-Melli and the final look back at Sikkim as we drive further in West
Bengal alongside river Teesta and through the beautiful tea gardens till we reach an
the altitude of around 2300 meters where we find one of the highest & oldest railway station
of India dating back to 1890-91, The famous toy train, a UNESCO world heritage site
still running by the roadside through this hilly town adds an extra charm to the tour.
Different places with different ambiances, finally reach us to the hotel to check-in,
refresh and relax. Later, we visit Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Padmaja Naidu
Zoological Garden, Japanese Temple (Peace Pagoda). Overnight stay at Hotel.

DARJEELING SIGHTSEEING

Early morning (03:00 am) to the Tiger Hill. The top with more than 8000 fts, is a place
from where we can have a magnificent sunrise view over the mountain, the mountain of
Everest, Khanchendzonga, Makalu & Lhotse- the four giants of the Himalaya is seen
from the top which explains why the Darjeeling is named “the queen of the Hills “ we
spend most of the morning here mesmerizing the view of a lifetime and we slowly head
back to the town to visit the Dali Gumpa (Gelug sect monastery), We can also add
Batasia loop in our itinerary but after the view from the top of Tiger Hill, the view
doesn’t give much of compares. The breakfast is served at the hotel and an hour rest is
essential after a bite. The day follows with a joy ride in the toy train from Darjeeling
station to Ghoom (Timing- 10:40 am) TO & FRO could be arranged but the advance
reservation for the same is required. We have an afternoon time free to stroll around the
famous Chow-rasta(Mall) to collect a souvenirs’ from the hills to carry back home which
will remind you of your beautiful and memorable trip to this part of the world for a
lifetime.

DEPARTURE TO BAGDOGRA AIRPORT

After breakfast, we check out and drive to Bagdogra via the beautiful tea valleys of
Kurseong and reaches the plains of India and to Bagdogra Airport to board a flight to the
onward destination.

Included/Excluded

  • Hotel accommodation.
  • Meal as per requirement (EP,CP,AP,MAP)
  • Transportation.
  • Sightseeing as per itinerary.
  • Taxes included i.e. Toll Tax, Parking Fee, Green Tax, Driver & Fuel Expense, etc.
  • 05% GST extra.
  • Guide Charges.
  • Camera Fees or monument fee.
  • All activities by your own cost.

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