North East Special
What's included
- 05 Nights’ accommodation on twin / double sharing basis as per the hotels mentioned above
- 05 Breakfast and 05 Dinners
- All sightseeing, excursions as mentioned in the itinerary by air conditioned Vehicle
- Government Service Taxes, Toll Taxes, City Taxes and Driver Allowances.
- Local English Speaking Guide (For respective destination during sightseeing, wherever required)
- Toy Train ride in Darjeeling
- Entrance fees at monuments
What's excluded
- Tips, drinks, laundry, telephone calls and all other items of a personal nature
- Any International / Domestic Airfare
- Visa fees or any personal insurance
- Porterage
Day 1
Arrive Bagdogra
On arrival you will be met by our Airport representative and proceed to Darjeeling.Standing high in the Himalayas at an altitude of 2134m, ‘Dorje Ling’, or place of the Thunderbolt, offers breathtaking views of snow-capped mountain peaks, with the Kanchendzonga rising higher than all the others. Often referred to as the “Queen of the Hills”, it remains just as alluring with its tiny waterfalls, little villages and a narrow gauge railway track. Surrounded by World Famous Tea Gardens and snowcapped mountains, Darjeeling remains one of the most exotic destinations.Arrive Darjeeling and check in at the Hotel.Evening at leisure. Dinner and Overnight at hotel.
Day 2
Darjeeling
Early morning enjoy Tea / Coffee.After Tea / Coffee visit Tiger Hill and Ghoom Monastery.Tiger Hill: - It is 13 kms from Darjeeling and one can see beautiful sunrise and Himalayan Range like Kanchandzonga , Mount Everest etc.Ghoom Monastery:- This is oldest Monastery in the area which was built in 1875 and one can see the image of Mythey Buddha 15ft. height on the way back from Tiger Hill.Return to the Hotel for Breakfast.After breakfast proceed to the Darjeeling Railway station to enjoy World Heritage Toy Train ride up to Ghoom. Toy Train:The spectacular landscape unfolds as the 2-foot gauge Darjeeling Himalayan railway, opened in 1881, labours at about 10 mph criss-crossing the road. It has tiny 4-wheel locomotives (some over 100 years old) like living legends.One can experience the sound, smell and romance of a bygone era.Himalayan Mountaineering Institute/Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park:- (Both Closed on Thursdays).The Himalayan Mountaineering Institute was started in Darjeeling when Tenzing Norgay climbed Everest to give training to learn Mountaineering and other adventure sports related to mountaineering and in that Institute one can see equipment etc.used by Mr. Tenzing Norgay and Everest Museum having complete details on Everest attached to institute one can visit Himalayan Zoological Park where one can see Himalayan animals like Snow Leopard, Tibetan Wolf, Tibetan Yak, Himalayan Black Bear and several varieties of birds.Tibetan Self- Helf Centre Or Refugee Centre:- (Closed on Sundays) This institute is run by Tibetan Refugees to preserve their handicrafts and one can see making of Tibetan Carpets, Leather work, Paintings and Wooden work etc.Dinner and Overnight at hotel.
Day 3
Darjeeling – Gangtok
Breakfast at the hotel.After Breakfast drive to Gangtok.At an altitude of 1750m, Gangtok became the state capital in the mid-19th century and has undergone rapid development since then.The downtown area is dominated by huge government buildings decorated with traditional Buddhist symbols. Surrounded by Monasteries and Orchids, Gangtok is truly a travellers delight.Dinner and Overnight at hotel.
Day 4
Gangtok
Breakfast at the hotel.After breakfast full day city tour of Gangtok including excursion to Rumtek Monastery.Rumtek Monastery: -24 Kms. from Gangtok is the awe -inspiring Rumtek Monastery the world Dharma chakra Centre and the seat of His Holiness, the Gyalwa Karmapa, who is the head of the Kagyupa order of Tibetan Buddhism. Behind the main monastery is the lavishly decorated Karmae Nalanda Institute of Buddhist Studies, which attracts students from the world over.The Enchey Monastery (Closed on Sunday) Perched on a ridge above Gangtok, the Enchey Monastery is nestled within lush woods with a spectacular view of Gangtok town. Built in 1910 on the site of the hermitage of the great tantric saint, Lama Drutob Karpo, who was renowned for his powers of levitation, this monastery houses the monks of the Nyingmapa Order of Tibetan Buddhism.Namgyal Institute Of Tibetology(Closed on Sunday)Amidst a serene surrounding of oak, birch and ash lies the unique organization established in1958. Built in traditional style, the namgyal Institute of Tibetology promotes research in Mahayana Buddhism and the language and tradition of Tibet. It has one of the world’s largest collections of rare books and manuscripts on Mahayana Buddhism.Adjacent to the institute are two exquisite stupas, the Do Drul Chorten, built to commemorate the victory of good over evil and the Jhang Chub Chorten, built in the memory of Thrukshik Rinpoche, an ardent devotee, a great spirtualist and interpreter of Buddhism. Near the Chorten are housed two giant statues of Lord Buddha and Guru Padmasambhava, also known as Guru Rimpoche, the patron saint of Sikkim.Directorate of Handloom and Handicrafts (Closed on Sunday). Dinner and Overnight at hotel.
Day 5
Gangtok – Kalimpong
Breakfast at the Hotel.After Breakfast drive to Kalimpong. At an altitude of 1250m, Kalimpong’s location is ideal for a pleasant, relaxed getaway. Its clement weather has made Kalimpong’s orchids and gladiole well renowned. Today it’s a quiet hill resort and a haven for retired people.Afternoon city tour of Kalimpong. Flower Nurseries: The climate of Kalimpong is ideal for the cultivation of flowers and plants. Kalimpong is famous for its nurseries which export exotice flowers like Amaryllis lilies, Anthuriums, Roses gerberas, Dahilias, Gladiolias as well as Orchids and Cacti. Zang Dog Palri Fo-Brang Monastery -This is a fairly new monastery located in Durpin Dara, from here one can get an exclusive panoramic view of the town and surroundings. The prayer room inside the monastery is adorned with wall paintings and there is a rare three-dimensional mandala upstairs. Tharpa Choling Monastery at Tirpai hill on route to Dr.Graham’s Home belongs to the Yellow Hat sect of Lamas to which the present Dalai Lama belongs. Thongsa Gumpa: this monastery is of Bhutanese origin and built around 1692. It is the oldest in Kalimpong.The original structure was destroyed in the inter-clan wars before the British arrived.Dinner and Overnight at hotel.
Day 6
Kalimpong – Bagdogra
Breakfast at the Hotel.After Breakfast proceed to Bagdogra Airport to connect to your onward flight, with wonderful memories to be cherished for a lifetime.
The capital city of Gangtok (literally meaning 'hill side'), is a dream destination for any tourist...
