Dashing Darjeeling 2024
Darjeeling, India
Tour Type:
Honeymoon, Adventure, Family, Religious, Hill Station, Heritage, Culture
Durations
9 D | 8 N
Starting City
Darjeeling
Overview
Gangtok is the capital of the mountainous northern Indian state of Sikkim. Established as a Buddhist pilgrimage site in the 1840s, the city became capital of an independent monarchy after British rule ended, but joined India in 1975. Today, it remains a Tibetan Buddhist center and a base for hikers organizing permits and transport for treks through Sikkim’s Himalayan mountain ranges.
Lachung is a mountain village close to the Tibetan border, in the northeastern Indian state of Sikkim. It's divided by the Lachung River. The village is home to the 19th-century Buddhist Lachung Monastery, surrounded by apple orchards. Nearby, the Yumthang Valley's Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary protects many species of rhododendron. The valley is also known for its waterfalls, pine forests and hot springs.
Pelling is a small town in the northeastern Indian state of Sikkim, at the foothills of Mount Khangchendzonga. The late-17th-century Buddhist Sanga Choling Monastery has mountain views. Pemayangtse Monastery features wall paintings, sculptures and a gold-plated statue of Guru Padsambhava. Overlooking a valley, the 17th-century Rabdentse Palace, now in ruins, still has evidence of the king’s bedroom and kitchen.
Darjeeling is a town in India's West Bengal state, in the Himalayan foothills. 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 the distinctive black tea grown on plantations that dot its surrounding slopes. Its backdrop is Mt. Kanchenjunga, among the world’s highest peaks.
Itinerary
We have carefully planned out each day to give you the best possible experience. From exploring historic landmarks to tasting delicious local cuisine, each day is packed with adventure and excitement. Join us as we take you on a journey through some of the most fascinating destinations in the world.
Approx Distance: 70 Km • Est. Travel Time: 3 hours
Meet and greet on arrival at Bagdogra International Airport and transfer to Darjeeling (6,950 Ft.). On arrival, check-in to the hotel and rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at Darjeeling.
Hotel:
Any 3 Star Hotel
Room category :
standard
Meals at hotel :
MAP
Approx Distance: 130 Km • Est. Travel Time: 8 hours
Early morning (4:00 AM) visit Tiger Hill (Subject to availability of token, if not possible at the time of Sunrise, then it will be covered in daytime.) and then back to hotel. After breakfast, starting at 8.30 AM, visit Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, P.N. Zoological Park (Thursday closed), Tenzing Rock, Rope way (Note: Closed on 19th of Every Month), Tibetan Refugee self-help Centre (Sunday closed), Tea Garden (outer view), Japanese Temple (Peace Pagoda). Evening free for shopping or leisure. Overnight stay at Darjeeling.
Sight Seeing :
Himalayan Mountaineering Institute / Japanese Temple / Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park / Tea Garden / Tenzing Rock / Tibetan Refugee Self Help Center
Hotel:
Any 3 Star Hotel
Room category :
standard
Meals at hotel :
MAP
Approx Distance: 100 Km • Est. Travel Time: 4 hours
After breakfast, transfer to Pelling (6,300 Ft.). On arrival, check-in to hotel and rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at Pelling.
Hotel:
Any 3 Star Hotel
Room category :
standard
Meals at hotel :
MAP
Approx Distance: 160 Km • Est. Travel Time: 6 hours
After breakfast check out from the Hotel & start for a half-day sightseeing and visit Pemayangtse monastery, Rabdantse ruins (2nd capital of Sikkim), Sang-Ngag Choling (Skywalk), New helipad ground. In afternoon, transfer to Gangtok (5,500 Ft. / 120 Kms. / 5 Hrs.). On arrival, Check-in to your hotel. Overnight stay at Gangtok.
Hotel:
Any 3 Star Hotel
Room category :
standard
Meals at hotel :
MAP
Approx Distance: 120 Km • Est. Travel Time: 8 hours
After breakfast, start for an excursion to Tsomgo Lake (12,400 ft. / 37 Kms. / 02 Hrs. From Gangtok) and further drive to Baba Mandir (13,200 ft. / 16 Kms. / 01 Hrs. From Tsomgo Lake). Evening, back to Gangtok. Overnight stay at Gangtok. Note: In case of Landslide or any other reason, Tsomgo Lake is closed, we will provide alternate sightseeing. Due to winter season (heavy snow) vehicle will be able to drive till Snow point on the way to Tsomgo Lake and Baba Mandir.
Sight Seeing :
Baba Mandir / Tsomgo lake
Hotel:
Any 3 Star Hotel
Room category :
standard
Meals at hotel :
MAP
Approx Distance: 130 Km • Est. Travel Time: 9 hours
After breakfast, check out from hotel with limited luggage and proceed to Lachung (8,738 Ft.) in North Sikkim. On the way, take a break for some beautiful spots that are worth seeing and visiting like Naga Waterfall, The Confluence of Lachen Chu (River) and Lachung Chu (River) at Chungthang and Bhim Nala Waterfall. On arrival at Lachung, check into your hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at Lachung.
Note: Travellers planning to visit such remote regions should be prepared for a more rustic and basic experience, with a focus on simplicity and cleanliness rather than luxury amenities. Even the best hotels are equivalent to basic 3* here. It's essential for guests to manage their expectations and plan accordingly, taking into account the specific conditions and limitations of this area.
Sight Seeing :
Bhim Nala Waterfall / Naga Waterfall
Hotel:
Any 3 Star Hotel
Room category :
standard
Meals at hotel :
MAP
Approx Distance: 60 Km • Est. Travel Time: 2 hours 50 minutes
After breakfast proceed to Yumthang Valley, which is known as Valley of Flowers (12,000 ft.). Yumthang is the summer grazing ground of the yaks and winter playgrounds of yetis. On the way back,
visit a Hot Spring which is considered to have medicinal properties. Back to the hotel in the afternoon. After lunch free for individual activities, Dinner and Overnight stay at Lachung.
Note: Due to winter season (heavy snow) vehicle will be able to drive till Snow point on the way to Yumthang Valley.
Approx Distance: 130 Km • Est. Travel Time: 6 hours
After breakfast, transfer to Gangtok (5,500 Ft.). On arrival, check-in to the hotel and rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at Gangtok.
Hotel:
Any 3 Star Hotel
Room category :
standard
Meals at hotel :
MAP
Approx Distance: 125 Km • Est. Travel Time: 5 hours
After breakfast, checkout from the hotel and take departure transfer to Bagdogra International Airport for your onward journey.
Inclusions
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Hotel Nights accommodation on twin sharing basis as per itinerary
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Meals as per hotel plan
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All transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary in an air-conditioned vehicle on sharing basis
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Road taxes, parking fees, fuel charges, interstate taxes
Exclusions
- In case client wishes to prepone /postpone his or her travel dates, we request you to kindly reach us 15 days prior to journey date via e-mail/SMS. We will do the needful as per Hotel / Flight / Transportation policy.
- Note that few service providers (Hoteliers, Transporter etc.) may apply postpone/prepone charges even after meeting above requirement.
- In all prepone or postpone scenarios, the services and the costing will be subject to availability of Hotel/Flight/Transportaion and season/off season time.
- We are not doing any changes in plan within 15 days of travel date. However in rare cases like adverse climatic conditions or strikes, package can be postponed which will be intimated to you beforehand.
- The validity to utilize your Advance payment in prepone/postpone scenarios is 1 Year from the date of advance payment.
- Different Govt or local bodies have various road / trafic / Parking rules. So, according to that our vehicle will drive you till wherever it is possible. The further way should be travelled by own arrangements.
- In case of natural calamities (rain fall, snow fall, tsunami, cyclone, earth quake, flood, land slide etc) or uncertain events (strikes, riots, accidents, road blockage, flight delay or cancelation) , the additional cost for transportaion or hotel etc. will bw bourne by traveler only.
- 50% advance to be paid at the time of booking.
- Air fare is calcualted at the time of proposal creation and is subject to change at the time of booking.
- 100% payment is to be made for domestic packages before 15 days of departure date.
- 100% payment is to be made for international packages before 21 days of departure date.
- In case of cancellation standard cancellation policies will be applicable or may be changed as per the Hotels & Transportaion policies. Minimum Admin cost will be applicable on and above cancellation charges.
If you Cancel your Holiday
- Fixed Processing and Admin Cost / fees of Shayona Tours and Travels will be charged Rs.2000 + GST 18%
- 30 days or more before date of departure : Hotel & Transportation cost as per its policy
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29 - 16 days before date of departure : 25% of total cost
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15 - 7 days before date of departure : 50% of total cost
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7 days or less before date of departure : 100% of total cost
