30/04/2012
North East(2 Night Gangtok | 2 Night Kalimpong | 2 Night Darjeeling)
Description:
Kick start a trekking expedition and go for nature treks your heart's content as we take you on a wonderful voyage to the North East. Further sit by the lake for a cozy conversation with your loved one and enjoy the vista of beautifully flowing waterfalls and see the sun rise and set besides the mountains! It'll be a treat to your eyes and sparkle to your heart every moment. So, think no more and book before the time runs out!
Package Inclusions:
• Accommodation on twin-sharing basis
• Meals - Breakfast
• Two way transfers and sightseeing tours as per itinerary in a non-air-conditioned vehicle. The car, however will not be at disposal
• All applicable hotel taxes
Package Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival at NJP Railway Station/ Bagdogra Airport - Gangtok (130 kms /4 to 5 hours approx)
Meals: Breakfast
On arrival at NJP Railway Station/Bagdogra Airport (IXB), meet our representative, who'll assist you in boarding your vehicle to Gangtok (5500 feet /1677 metres above sea level). Check-in to your hotel on arrival and stay overnight comfortably.
Day 2: Gangtok - Tshangu Lage (43 kms/3 hours)
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, set out on an excursion to Tshangu Lake, situated at a height of 12400 feet / 3780 metres. The cool water of the lake is perfectly attuned with the scenic beauty around. Return to Gangtok and enjoy an overnight stay.
Day 3: Gangtok - Kalimpong (85 km / 3 to 4 hours)
Meals: Breakfast
Go for a full day sightseeing covering Rumtek Monastery, Jhakri Water Fall, Droul Chorthen, Research Institute of Tibetology, Directorate of Handicraft & Handloom and have a great time enjoying the flower show. Return to your hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 4: Kalimpong
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, set out on a city tour and visit Dello Hills, Dr. Graham's Home, flower nurseries, Jang-Dong-Palriffo Brang and Durbin Dara Hills.
Day 5: Kalimpong - Darjeeling (70 kms/3 to 4 hrs)
Meals: Breakfast
Transfer to Darjeeling (7380 feet / 2250 metres) and have a comfortable stay overnight.
Day 6: Darjeeling
Meals: Breakfast
Get up to an early morning (at around 4 am) and set out to Tiger Hills (8364 feet / 2550 metres) to view the sunrise over Kanchendzonga Peak (subject to clear weather). On way back, visit Ghoom Monastery and Batasia Loop.
After breakfast, go for a half-day sight seeing of Japanese Temple, Peace Pagoda, Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park & Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (Closed on Thursday), Tenzing & Gombu Rock, Tibetan Refugee Self-Help Center (Closed on Sunday) & Tea Estate.
After a tiring day, look forward to a relaxing overnight stay at your hotel.
Day 7: Darjeeling - NJP Railway Station/Bagdogra Airport (100 kms / 3 to 4 hours)
Meals: Breakfast
Transfer to NJP Railway Station/Bagdogra Airport in-time to board the train/flight for return journey.
Gangtok
Gangtok, an unassuming Himalayan town comes with the quaint charms very much like most hillside towns. And yet its culture and its influences stop it from being clubbed with the rest.
Flung away from the heart of India and in proximity with Tibet, it is most certainly not the quintessential Indian town. Buddhism is prevalent. So are entrancing views of mountains and foliage.
Monks cruising down the street in bikes is a common sight. You cannot miss the numerous monasteries in the city. The mystical Do-Drul Chorten, Enchey Gompa Monastery, Rumtek Monastery, Tashiling Monastery and Phensong Monastery are quite beautiful. The Namgyal Institute of Tibetology offers an intimate rendezvous with its culture. Even better are the masked dances and processions during festivals.
Gangtok offers some incredible views of the mighty Kanchenjunga from Tashi Point and its quaint temple, Ganesh Tok. Hanuman Tok is another Hindu temple in this city.
Shoppers and foodies will be delighted. From yummy tea to Tibetan handicrafts and fur jackets, Gangtok's MG Road and Lal Bazaar are only too happy to please. The food is diverse and restaurants serve you traditional Sikkimese dishes, steamed and fried Momos, the wicked Chang and succulent meat that will have you asking for more.
Changu Lake, Saramsa Garden and Banjhakri Falls are all a short drive from the city and are neat getaways whether you want to ride a Yak, sip on hot tea meditatively or have a scrumptious picnic. For a few lessons in history, just drive up to the Nathu La Pass.
Orchids, Snow Leopards, Red Pandas and bamboos have their own sanctuaries in Gangtok that takes the conservation of its greenscape and wildlife seriously.
Not a tourist trap, with little to do and much to discover, experience the art of doing nothing and being everything in Gangtok.
Kalimpong
A sweet little town with a market place quite like that of a not-so-touristy hill station, at first sight, Kalimpong doesn't seem like your usual holiday destination. But look closer: mingle a bit with a local chaiwala, get into conversations with a homebound wayfarer and you might see another side of Kalimpong reveal itself, vying for your attention and waiting for you to discover it.
Rolling foothills, dark green valleys, and a rich history, Kalimpong has fast become a must-visit destination in Sikkim. Imbibing a melange of cultural identities, Kalimpong is best discovered at its beautiful churches, monasteries, and temples. But if stone structures fail to fascinate you, we recommend getting into your sneakers, getting out of your hotel, and traipsing the first mountain trail you feel like. Expect astounding countryside views, untouched flora, unseen fauna, and surroundings divine. Kalimpong may be a lesser-known hill-spot, but once you're there, you know it's best the way it is now.
Darjeeling
A small town in Himalayan foothills, Darjeeling has evolved from pensioner's paradise to a beautiful destination envied for its beauty, culture and location.
While Darjeeling has largely been sought after for treats of trekking, camping and bird watching, there is a sudden surge of travelers seeking old world charm of tea, atrophy and beauty. And much more.
White water rafting and rapids of furious Teesta and Rangeet rivers is a relatively newfound craze for tourists. Besides, the freshness of water, the air and the fragrance of deodars is enough to intoxicate you with nature.
Even if mountaineering is not your calling, there are plenty of countryside trails you'll lovetrekking along. Climb up the tiger hills or the alpine forests of rhododendron, magnolias, spruce and orchid, and quietly watch wildlife living unperturbed by civilization or a view of the Mount Everest. To experience spirituality in hilltops, stop & meditate at the ages-old Ghoom monastery with promises of future. A ride in the cutetoy train, watching hills while crossing them slowly is another great way to relax and rejuvenate.