City tour- Darjeeling & Sikkim
Overview
DARJEELING
Darjeeling is one of the beautiful hill stations in India. Darjeeling, still the “Queen of the Hill” is situated at an altitude of 2134 meters. So far known as the best travel destination in the north east state of India. It has magnificent views of snowcapped Kanchanjanga, valleys of small mountains, beautiful tea gardens, variety of green trees with the beautiful people. Darjeeling is considered as popular flowering land of different variety of flower, like rhododendrans, orhids and magnolia etc. Darjeeling Himalayan Rail (DHR) popularly called “Toy Train” is the another jweal of Darjeeling Town is declared as World Heritage by UNESCO by British Crown in 1981. Darjeeling is surrounded by many beautiful spots like Rock Garden, Nightingale Park, HMI (Himalayan Mountaineering Institute), Tea gardens attached to the town, Rock garden, Beautiful sun rise view from Tiger Hill. Chowrasta is another spot to relax in the evening. If your vacation plan is to relax, enjoy food, do shopping and sightseening, the friendly people of Darjeeling will make you feel perfectly at home as you enjoy the fabulous weather and charm of the place.
SIKKIM
One of the top most tourist destinations in India, Sikkim is also a politically stable and peaceful place in India. This landlocked state is blessed with some of the most spectacular landscapes, flora and fauna making it a haven for adventure enthusiasts and naturalists. Lying at an elevation of 8,586 meters, the state's highest point is the summit of Kanchenjunga, the third highest peak of the world. Sikkim tourism has lots to offer a discerning traveler. Foreigners here can visit Gangtok, Rumtek, Phodong, Pemayangtse and the Yuksom -Zongri trekking route on the basis of restricted area permits which can be obtained. There are numerous Lakes and Monasteries which make the hill station vibrant and lively.
Package Itenary
Day 1 - Bagdogra airport/NJP to Darjeeling
As you arrive at the Bagdogra Airport (IXB) or New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP), prepare yourself for an extraordinary journey, our representative will guide you all the way to Darjeeling. As you ascend try to relax your mind along the windy roads of the mountain and tea gardens. After the drive of 3 hours approx. you will reach your destination Darjeeling. Check in your hotel, have your lunch and after freshening up, let’s go to Chowrasta. Sit on a pheripral bench for a while, relax and enjoy the beauty of the place. Then take a stroll along the scenic Mall Road, Bhanu Bhawan and a complete circle. If you reach early morning then you can visit Mahakal Mindir (temple) which is a secret place of Hindus. Later in the evening one can go shopping in the market, as Darjeeling market has different variety of shops like Tea Shop, Garments shop, Curio shop, Souvenir, sports shop, many hotels with the different variety of foods. Over night stay in Hotel.
Day 2 - Darjeeling Sightseen whole day
Early morning start for Tiger Hill (subject to availability of pass) to watch the spectacular sunrise and its amazing effects on the Mt. Kanchendzonga (Worlds 3rd highest peak), Visit Ghoom Monastery and Batashia Loop War Memorial while returning to the Hotel. After breakfast followed by Half day mixed point local sightseeing covering RopeWay, Tenzing rock, Gombu Rock, Padmaja N. Zoological Garden, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Japanese Temple & Peace Pagoda. After that visit to the Mall (Chowrasta) along with local Market for City Life. Overnight at hotel.
Day 3 - Darjeeling to Gangtok
After breakfast drive to Gangtok,capital city of Sikkim. The journey runs through the winding road cutting across the valleys, hills, villages and follows the course of Teesta River and then beautiful Rangit River. Take a refreshing break at the view point near Melli and watch the magnificent confluence of Tista River and Rangit River. Later continue drive to Gangtok and check into a hotel freshen up and take lunch, In the second half of the day will visit the local sight seen in Gangtok, visitors can visit MG marg, the tourist hub of Gangtok. Smoke and vehicle free boulevard square with shops and restaurants lined up on both sides. A great place to sit on a bench and feel the carnival like ambience, walk down to Lal Bazar for more shops. Overnight stay in hotel.
Day 4 - Full Day to Gangtok Sightseen
After the early breakfast, your full day sightseen tour will start with cool and amazing view of Gangtok town. As per your tour itinerary, today you will be visiting- Hanuman tok-This immaculate and a divine place located in the upper reaches of Gangtok, Hanuman Tok is dedicated to Lord Hanuman, the Hindu monkey God. It is a temple complex that is swarmed by devotees from all over the country. The Bakthang Waterfalls is a natural cascade that runs down to form a pool and the Tashi viewpoint provides its visitors with some sweeping views of the gigantic Kanchenjunga mountain ranges. Next, head to the Ganesh Tok and Enchey Monastery. Ganesh Tok is a quaint Hindu temple with an all-encompassing hilltop view. The monastery houses around 90 monks and is believed to be blessed by Druptob Karpo, the respected tantric master. Then, visit the Directorate of Handicraft and Handloom and head to the Drul Chorten Stupa. The solitary aim of Directorate of Handicraft and Handloom is to preserve and safeguard the art and craft of the people in Gangtok. The stupa, on another hand, is marked by a golden top dome and was once haunted by evil spirits. Then, head to the Institute of Tibetology where you can enjoy the views as well as gain knowledge on the models and mores of the Mahayana Buddhism and the Tibetans. Enjoy some time at the flower museum and behold the sights of some unique flora and fauna before hopping on the ropeway to the Banjhakri Falls. It is well known for the breath-taking marvels and a pleasant ambience.
Back to the hotel after full day sightseen, take good rest and evening time can be spent in strolling to the public favorite place MG Marg where tourist from different corner of the world can be seen siting in the bench enjoying the cool and pleasant weather and scenic beauty of the place.
Day 5 - Back to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)/ New Jalpaiguri (NJP)
After your tea and breakfast, check out the hotel rooms and the driver will drive through windy roads to your way back to home or at Bagdogra Airport or Njp. This is where your journey with Luneva Expedition will come to an end.
Hope to see you again..
Inclusion/Exclusion and Other Details
INCLUSION
- Accommodation in hotel as discussed before booking with the client on twin/ double sharing
- Exclusive vehicle as per itinerary.
- All applicable charges like parking charges, road tax and toll tax.
- Representative on arrival.
- Meals are served according to the client's itinerary.
EXCLUSION
- Flight and Railways fare.
- Guide and porter charges.
- Any personal expenses such as Laundry, Telephone bills, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages etc.
- Skipped meals will not be re-arranged.
- Anything which is not mentioned in the inclusion section.
- Applicable monument entrance fees.