Darjeeling & Sikkim

Darjeeling & Sikkim

Tour Amount:-Rs.65000

11 Days - The Lure of the Eastern Himalayas

Season : February to May August to November
Best time :April, May, October, November.

To see the majestic splendour and experience the cultural richness of the land and the people of the Eastern Himalayas, a visit to the beautiful colonial hill station of Darjeeling and the stunning environs of Sikkim - a must for a wonderfully rewarding holiday.

Your tour of some of India's most stunning Himalayan enclaves begins from the historic city of Calcutta, once the erstwhile capital of The Raj in India and popularly known as the City of Joy, home of the legendary Mother Teresa in modern times. A drive up to Darjeeling offers you a banquet of splendid panoramas of a landscape rich in wildlife and botanical delights. In Darjeeling enjoy the mesmerising views of Mt Khanchendzonga, the world's third highest peak and watch the sunrise from Tiger Hill.

Savour the colonial elements of nostalgia amongst the tea plantations and flower filled gardens and red roofed bungalows, before saying goodbye to the UNESCO Heritage Toy Train and moving into the Teesta River Gorge for a fabulous drive to Gangtok , capital of Sikkim. The drive up to the snowy reaches of Tsomgo Lake offers a captivating vision of a remote and beautiful region, now carefully opened up to tourism. The journey back to the gorge, and up the winding road to Kalimpong is a memorable one. Enjoy those lovely mountain views, monasteries and tea plantations all along.

ITINERARY

Day 1 - Fly to India.
Day 2 - Kolkata (Calcutta) - Meet and transfer to Oberoi Grand or Fairlawn. 
Day 3 - Kolkata - Take a tour of the city.
Day 4 - Kolkata / Darjeeling - Fly to Bagdogra. Then a 3-hr drive to Darjeeling stay at Windermere.
Day 5 - Darjeeling - Early morning visit Tiger Hill - Later explore the town.
Day 6 - Darjeeling - Visit Ghoom monastery and take the Toy Train back.
Day 7 - Darjeeling / Gangtok - A 4-hr drive to Gangtok via Rumtek Monastery. Stay at Natuk House
Day 8 - Gangtok -Drive up to remote Tsomgo Lake (3700M). later explore the town. 
Day 9 - Gangtok / Kalimpong - Drive 3 hrs to Kalimpong. Stay at historic Himalaya Hotel.
Day 10 - Kalimpong / Kolkata - Drive 2 hrs to Bagdogra & fly to Delhi or Calcutta.
Day 11 - Fly back home.

Customised Journeys:
Our private journeys offer complete freedom of choice. The itineraries and accommodation shown are designed to give you a flavour of what is possible and can be tailored to suit your preferences. Prices vary according to selected accommodation and season, please email or telephone us to discuss your individual requirements.
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Extend your Journey
You may like to extend this trip by visiting Kaziranga National Park, home of the one-horned rhino in the east of Assam.
* From Darjeeling At the end relax in a tea plantation bungalow for 2-3 days.
* From Gangtok Take a detour on the way to Gangtok and explore west Sikkim. Stay at Pelling and Yuksum for 3 nights. Enjoy splendid walks around here.
* To Guwahati Take a Bramhaputra river cruise.
* From Calcutta Fly to Imphal. Enjoy 5 N/6D of exploring WW II Battlefields and Memorials of NE India around Imphal and Kohima. Later relax in Tripura Palace and Shillong, the Scotland of India, for a few days.

Your Bramahaputra river cruise will be spent on the Charaidew, the luxurious 38m long river boat with 12 generous-sized twin bedded cabins, air-conditioned with en suite shower and WC. All cabin accommodation is on the upper deck, as is a bar and viewing area. Food on board is a mixture of Assamese and Continental. The Brahmaputra river is about 2900 kms long, stemming from its source in the Himalayas to its delta in the Bay of Bengal and offers insights into the diverse cultures and fantastic wildlife of Assam.

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Customised Journeys:
Our private journeys offer complete freedom of choice. The itineraries and accommodation shown are designed to give you a flavour of what is possible and can be tailored to suit your preferences. Prices vary according to selected accommodation and season, please email or telephone us to discuss your individual requirements.