FESTIVAL SEASON TOUR
Itinerary

07 Nights/08 Days

Places Covered

GANGTOK 

PELLING

DARJEELING

Includes

FESTIVAL SEASON TOUR

Highlight

TSOMO LAKE

BABA MANDIR

NATHULA CHINA BORDER

SKY WAKER

SUN RICE

TEA GARDEN 

TRIVANI VIEW POINT 

Tour Overview

This day is also observed as Dussehra by the Nepalese. This is one of the famous festivals when the effigy of Lord Ravana is burnt on the streets of Darjeeling. This symbolizes destruction of evil. The Nepali people on this day make a offering of a huge quantity of meat to Ma Durga which they later consume  This will be a festival or rather a carnival unlike any other you may have experienced ever. Celebrated mainly during the winter month of October & November, this is a 10-day carnival that is hosted in the main town of Darjeeling & Sikkim . The festival was initiated by the youth of Darjeeling as a part of Darjeeling’s initiative to bring in throngs of tourism. The main purpose of this carnival was to get over the violent period of the 80s. It is all about rock music performed by the locals of Darjeeling in Bengali, Nepali, and English. It truly is a one-of-a-kind experience and also includes exciting activities like poetry reading sessions, photography exhibitions, painting and so much more.

Tour Itinerary

Day : 1 Day – 01 – Arrival and Transfer to Gangtok

Our representative will be there to receive the Guest at New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Stand (Junction) – He will be assisting for the transfer to Gangtok – Gangtok the capital of Sikkim Suits all from tranquility to adventure, land of monastery, mystic rituals & festivals at an height of 1670 meters / 5480 feet and is the most visited spot of India - It is one of the most beautiful town with varieties of Rhododendron, Orchids and butterflies - Nearly 135 kilometers 4 ½ - 5 hours drive – Check into hotel – Evening free to roam around M G Road (Mall) or local Shopping center - Over Night stay at Gangtok

Day : 2 Day – 02 - Excursion to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir (Full Day) -

 Morning breakfast at hotel –  Excursion to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir nearly 40 kilometers and 2 hours drive along the Kyongnosla Alpine Sanctuary, the home to the red panda and the blood pheasant with Rhododendron and other alpine trees along the road - Situated at an elevation of 3753 meters / 12310 feet - The Lake is oval shaped lake  nearly 50 feet deep - Generally covered in snow for most of the year  the year – This lake is home to the Brahmini ducks & many migratory birds – Nearby is the sacred Baba Mandir known to be a very holy site for all -  Nathu La Pass to Republic of China is nearly 20 kilometers and is optional tour - Back to Gangtok - Evening free to roam around M G Road (Mall) or local Shopping center - Over Night stay at Gangtok (Incase of Landslide or due to any other reasons if Tshangu Lake is closed then an alternate sightseeing will be provided)

Day : 3 Day – 03 – Gangtok Local Sight Seeing (Full Day

 Morning breakfast - After breakfast drive for the   city tour of Gangtok – Sight seeing will be for half day hence the drive will be easy and comfortable – It is not possible to cover all the spot in single day hence we make the program with points covering minimum distance traveled - Visit to Directorate of Handicrafts & Handloom, Research Institute of Tibetology, Do Drul Chorten (Stupa), Enchey Monastery, White Hall, Flower Show,  Ganesh Tok, Hanuman Tok, Tashi View Point, Water Falls, one of the finest falls close to Gangtok, etc – Back to hotel – Evening free to roam around M G Road (Mall) or local Shopping center – There are few discotheques in Gangtok to spend time - Over Night stay at Gangtok

Day : 4 Day – 04 – Gangtok Transfer to Pelling –

 Morning breakfast - After breakfast drive for– Transfer to Pelling nearly 140 kilometers   4 --  4 ½ -  hours drive –  The drive is easy due to the scenic beauty around – Guest can stop for photograph - Check in to the hotel – Pelling is at an altitude of 6800 feet / 2072 meters – On a clear day guest can get a clear view of Himalayan range and the snow capped peaks  of mount Kanchenjunga, mount Pandim, mount Kabru, etc – Check into Hotel - Evening one is free to stroll around this small settlement - Evening free to roam around the helipad or Shopping center - Over Night stay at Pelling

 

Day : 5 Day - 05 – Pelling Local sightseeing (Full Day) -

 After breakfast at hotel – Drive for Full Day Sight Seeing. The routes are forested and the botanical and zoological richness is inspiring. Places of visit are Rimbi  water  Falls, Rimbi  Rock  Garden, Kechopalri   Lake, itis one of the holy Buddhist lake and it is believed that any wish in front of the lake comes true - Myth is that when a leaf falls on the placid clear water surface, it is picked by a bird and thus the water surface is always free of leaves, Kechopalri  Monastery, Kanchenjunga  water  Falls, Pemayangtse  Monastery, Rabdantse ruins, the scenic view from the top of the ruin to the mystic heights of Kanchendzonga ranges is something to be cherished – Back to hotel – Evening free to roam around the helipad or Shopping center - Over Night stay at Pelling

Day : 6 Day – 06 - Transfer to Darjeeling -

 After breakfast at hotel and then forwarding journey to  Darjeeling – The road is scenic and pass through Gyalsing and Jorethang - Transferto Darjeeling takes nearly 135 Kilometers 3 – 3 ½ hours – It is situated t an height of 2123 meters / 70001 feet - It is a land of breathtaking beauty, sloping tea gardens with spectacular views of the Mount Everest is the Queen of the hills – Darjeeling is home to many international Schools and few of the internationally famous site like Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park, Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, etc  – It is also home to the famous World Heritage train – The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR) -  Check into hotel – Evening free - Over Night stay at Darjeeling

Day : 7 Day – 07 - Darjeeling Local Sight Seeing (Half Day)

 Early morning at around 3:45 AM drive to 8000 feet / 2440 meters through primitive forests of oak, magnolia to Tiger Hillto view sunrise over Kanchendzonga Peak (subject to clear weather) – On the way back visit Ghoom Monastery, Peace memorial & Batasia Loop – On the way back visit Ghoom Monastery, Peace memorial & Batasia Loop – Back to hotel for breakfast - After breakfast rest for half an hour After breakfast next round of sight seeing - Half  Day city  tour includes  Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (Closed on Thursday),  Ropeway, Tensing   Gumpo  Rock, Tibetan  Refugee Self  Help Center (Closed on Sunday), Tea Estate, Natural History Museum (Sunday  Closed), Peace Pagoda – Back to hotel – Evening free to stroll around the area -  Overnight stay at Darjeelin

Day : 8 Day - 08 – Departure – Darjeeling to Siliguri / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB)

Tenzing Norgay Bus Stand (Junction)  - Morning breakfast - After breakfast transfer to Siliguri / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Stand (Junction)  - Nearly 105 kilometers 3 ½ - 4 hours drive – Forwarding Norgay Bus Stand (Junction)  - Nearly 105 kilometers 3 ½ - 4 hours drive – Forwarding


Inclusions

Cost Includes:                                                                                                                                                         

  • Accommodation on twin Sharing Basis.As per Room mension
  • Meal Plan (Please refer Cost sheet) 
  • Exclusive Non vehicle for transfers & sightseeing. Please brief to guest that vehicle will not be at disposal it will be available to guest as per itinerary only (point to point basis)
  • All permit fees & hotel taxes (as per itinerary).
  • Rates are valid for INDIAN NATIONALS only.

Exclusions

Cost Excludes:                                                                                                                                                       

  • Air Fare / Train fare.
  •  Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, tips & gratuity, mineral water, soft & hard drinks, rafting, rock climbing, paragliding, joy ride (Toy Train), porterage.
  • Additional sightseeing or extra usage of vehicle, other than mentioned in the itinerary.
  •  Entrance Fees & Guide charges.
  • Any cost arising due to natural calamities like, landslides, road blockage, political disturbances (strikes), etc (to be borne by the client, which is directly payable on the spot).
  • Any increase in taxes or fuel price, leading to increase in cost on surface transportation & land arrangements, which may come into effect prior to departure
  • Travel Insurance.
  •  Anything which is not include in the inclusion.

Booking & Cancellation Policy

Please note - Irrespective of above mentioned cancellations slabs - in case of cancellation of tour services after the booking is made with us - a minimum 10% service charges would be applicable.

In case you cancel the trip after commencement refund would be restricted to a limited amount that too would depend on the amount that we would be able to recover from the hoteliers we patronize. For unused hotel accommodation, chartered transportation and missed meals etc. we do not bear any responsibility to refund.

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