Overview
The Eastern Hills of India, including the Eastern Ghats and parts of the Northeast, offer verdant landscapes, cascading waterfalls, and rich biodiversity. These hills are home to diverse tribal cultures, ancient temples, and tea estates. They provide serene retreats, wildlife sanctuaries, and opportunities for trekking and exploring unique cultural traditions.
Package Highlights
- In Darjeeling, visit to Tiger Hill early morning to view Everest and snow-cappedHimalayan range.
- Sightseeing in Darjeeling - Ghoom Monastery, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute and Happy Valley Tea Estate
- In Pelling, visit Khechipalri Lake, Kanchenjunga Fall and Rambi Falls
- In Gangtok, visitRumtek Monastery, Do DrulChorten, Namgyal Institute of Tibetology,Cottage Industry and Flower Show Complex
- In Kalimpong, visit Zang Dog PalriFoBrang Monastery, TharpaCholing Monastery, ThongsaGumpa and flower nurseries
- Assistance at airport and sightseeing tours by private air-conditioned vehicle
- Start and End in Bagdogra
Itinerary
Meet our representative upon arrival in Bagdogra 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 snow-capped mountains. After reaching, check-in at the hotel for overnight stay.
Early morning visit Tiger Hill to see a beautiful sunrise and Himalayan Range like Kanchandzonga, Mount Everest etc. One can see the horizon changing colors just before sunrise and then the entire Himalayan range turn golden. It is truly a majestic sight and Ghoom Monastery which 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. Breakfast at the hotel and proceed for city tour visiting Himalayan Mountaineering Institute(closed on Thursday) which was started by Tenzing Norgay after he climbed Mt. Everest, Zoological Park(closed on Thursday), Tibetan Refugee Centre(closed on Sunday), Tenzing Rock, Gombu Rock and Happy Valley Tea Estate(from outside). Overnight at hotel.
After breakfast, check-out from the hotel and proceed to Pelling. Enjoy in Pelling your visit to Rabtense Ruins, Khechipalri Lake, Kanchenjunga Fall and Rambi Falls. Overnight at hotel
After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Gangtok enroute visitTeesta Village. Spend evening at leisure. Overnight at hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel and proceed for half day city tour visiting Rumtek Monastery, Do DrulChorten, Namgyal Institute of Tibetology (closed on Sundays), Cottage Industry (closed on Sundays) and Flower Show Complex. Overnight at hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel and drive to Kalimpong.In afternoon,enjoy sightseeing of Kalimpong city tour visiting Zang Dog PalriFoBrang Monastery, TharpaCholing Monastery, ThongsaGumpa and flower nurseries. Return to your hotel for overnight stay.
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Bagdograairport for return flight back home.
PACKAGE INCLUSIONS:
- 6 night accommodation in well-appointed rooms as mentioned below hotels or equivalent
- Assistance at the airport
- All transfers & Sightseeing as per itinerary by private vehicle (Non AC Tata Sumo)
- Local Sightseeing in Gangtok will be done using Non AC Van
- Drivers allowances, toll taxes and Govt. Service Tax
PACKAGE EXCLUSIONS:
- Air tickets, airport taxes and Visa fee for foreign nationals
- Toy Train ride in Darjeeling
- Guide service as per the itinerary
- Entrance fee at Monuments as per the itinerary
- Special activities as per the itinerary
- Items of personal nature like laundry, phone calls, tips to guides / drivers etc.
- Camera / Video camera fees applicable at monument