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Darjeeling Gangtok Tour Package
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Tour Destinations
Highlights
- Explore Gangtok, a Tibetan Buddhist center and a base for hikers for Sikkim's Himalayan mountain ranges.
- Explore Namchi, literally means 'Top of the Sky', is a beautiful spot, favoured with the gift of nature.
- Explore Darjeeling, known as Queen of the Hill, famous for its Himalayan Railways and tea estates.
- Visit Tiger Hills, to enjoy the view of sunrise fetching over Kanchenjunga Peak.
Itinerary
On arrival at Bagdogra airport, Alkof Holidays representative will welcome you and transfer you to the Gangtok - the capital of the mountainous northern Indian state of Sikkim. Upon arrival at Gangtok, check-in at your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a full day sightseeing of Gangtok. Start your sightseeing with a visit to the Hanuman Tok - a temple complex located in the upper reaches of Gangtok, dedicated to lord Hanuman, and maintained by the Indian army. Also, visit Ganesh Tok, Directorate of Handicrafts & Handloom (Closed on Sunday), Namgyal Institute of Tibetology (Closed on Sunday), Do Drul Chorten Monastery, and Banjhakri Falls and Energy Park. Later in the evening, get back to the hotel for overnight stay.
After breakfast, proceed for a full day excursion to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir situated at an altitude of 12400 ft/3780 Mts with an average depth of 50 ft. The cool water of the lake is perfectly attuned with the scenic beauty around (In case of land slide or any other reason, if Tsomgo Lake is closed we will provide your an alternate sightseeing). Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, leave for Darjeeling. On the way, halt at Namchi to visit Samdruptse Hilltop monastery & statue and Char Dham Temple at Namchi. After sightseeing at Namchi, continue your drive to Darjeeling for overnight stay.
Early in the morning before breakfast, visit Tiger Hills located at an altitude of 8364 ft from sea level, to enjoy the view of sunrise fetching over Kanchenjunga Peak (subject to clear weather). Later on the way back, en-route Ghoom Monastery, and Batasia Loop. After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a full day sightseeing tour of Darjeeling, visit Japanese Temple, Peace Pagoda, Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park & Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (Closed on Thursday), Tenzing & Gombu Rock, Tibetan Refugee Self Help Center (Closed on Sunday) & Tea Estate. Later, in the evening get back to the hotel for overnight stay.
In the morning, Alkof Holidays representative will transfer you to the Bagdogra airport to board the flight to your home or onward destination.
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What's Included?
Accommodation
- 5 nights accommodation in 3 star deluxe hotels on twin or double sharing basis
Meals
- Daily breakfast at the hotels
Guide
- English speaking local destination guides
Transport
- All sightseeing and transfers by private comfortable vehicle as per the itinerary (Non air-conditioned during hill drive)
Additional Services
- Personal assistance during arrival and departure
- 1 mineral water bottle per person per day
- All applicable taxes
What's Excluded?
Flights
- Any International or domestic flights are not included
Additional Services
- Insurance - It is advisable that you buy a comprehensive medical/travel insurance in advance from your country before traveling to India
- Visa fee (if applicable)
- Any monument entrance fee, camera fee
- Any kind of tips, personal expenses, laundry, or telephone charges
- Anything not mentioned in the inclusions
Good To Know
Payment Terms
A deposit of 10% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 60 days prior tour starting date. For any bookings within 60 days of departure, the full tour amount will be charged upon booking. This can be paid through bank transfer, credit/debit card, or cash.
Cancellation
No additional cancellation fees apply for this tour. You can cancel the tour prior tour starting date and avoid paying the full amount, but the deposit you have paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within of tour starting date.
VISA
It is the sole responsibility of each individual traveller to get the required visa(s) for this tour, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with the Embassy of India in your home country.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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Darjeeling Gangtok Tour Package
