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On the day of arrival at Bagdogra airport, Alkof Holidays representative will welcome you and transfer you to Kalimpong. Upon arrival at Kalimpong, check-in at your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure, acclimatize yourself to the weather. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a sightseeing of Kalimpong. Start your sightseeing with a visit to the Durpin Hill, wherein you can explore the magnificence of famous Zong Dog Palri Fo-Brang Monastery, that belongs to the same Buddhist sect as the present Dalai Lama. Later, visit various tourist destinations like Jelapla View Point, Pine View Point, Chitra Bhanu, Kalim Temple and Dr Graham's Homes Complex. Also visit the Delo Hill (5556 ft), the highest point in Kalimpong. From here you can witness the entire Kalimpong, glorious Mt. Kanchenjunga, surrounding villages along with the Relli Valley on one side with the Teesta River on the other. Return to the hotel by evening, overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, leave for Gangtok. Upon arrival, check-in to the hotel. Rest and relax at the hotel, later proceed for a 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 Lachen. On the way, visit numerous view points and scenic spots like; Tashi View Point, Kabi Lungtsok, Naga Waterfall, and the confluence of Lachen Chu and Lachung Chu River at Chungthang. After sightseeing continue drive to Lachen for overnight stay.
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for an excursion trip to Thangu Valley & Chopta Valley View Point. Situated at an altitude of 14000 ft. the place dwells in a very broad valley at the seam of the Thangu Chu, Chopta Chu & Lassur Chu. The valley is really worth visiting during summer in the month of June & July, when the natural beauty of the place is portrayed at its best. Further in winter season, in the month of December & January, you can play in the snow or can walk across the meandering frozen Chopta Rivers. In the afternoon, drive back to Lachen for check-out. After check-out proceed to Lachung, on the way visit Twin Waterfalls & Bhim Nala Waterfalls. Upon arrival, check into a hotel for overnight stay.
Today visit Yumthang Valley, popularly known as the Valley of Flowers (remains closed from December to March, due to heavy snow fall). On the way to the Yumthang, enjoy the breathtaking view of lofty mountains covered with trees and vegetation on both sides, that add a charm to the beauty of the valley. Upon arrival at Yumthang valley, you will be greeted by a variety of flowers, especially the Himalayan Yellow Poppy that can be found in the high regions. After excursion, drive back to the hotel, on the way visit the Hot Sulfur Spring. Later proceed to Lachung for night stay.
After breakfast at the hotel, leave for Namchi. Upon arrival check-in at the hotel, later visit Samdruptse Hilltop monastery & statue and Char Dham Temple. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, leave for Pelling. Upon arrival check-in at the hotel, later proceed to explore Pelling, visit Pemayangtse Monastery (historic monastery with Buddhist art), Kanchendzonga Falls, Rimbi Rock Garden, Sacred Khecheopalri Lake (Buddhist & Hindu pilgrimage destination), and Darap Village Walk. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, leave for Darjeeling. Upon arrival at Darjeeling, check-in at the hotel. Rest of the day free for own leisure activities. Overnight stay at the hotel.
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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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.
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