Duration
: 9 Days
Destinations : Calcutta,
Darjeeling,
Gangtok and
Kalimpong
Day-01:
Arrive Calcutta/Kolkata
You
will be met on your arrival at Calcutta International Airport and
transferred to the hotel of your choice. Calcutta, the most important
gateway to Eastern India is also the city where the East India Company first
set up their base in the 17th century. Overnight in Calcutta.
Day-02:
In CalcuttaBreakfast at the hotel followed by a sight-seeing tour
of Calcutta visiting the Victoria Memorial, Birla Planetarium, Fort William
and the Eden Gardens. Evening Sound and Light show at the Victoria Memorial.
Overnight in Calcutta.
Day-03: Calcutta/Bagdogra/Darjeeling
After breakfast, transfer to Airport intime to board flight for
Bagdogra. Bagdogra, located about 100 kms from Darjeeling is the nearest
airport for Darjeeling. Darjeeling at an altitude of 2134m facing the
Himalayas dominated by Mt. Kanchenjunga, was the summer resort of the
British, and now one of Eastern India's most popular Hill stations. On your
arrival in Darjeeling check into the Hotel of your choice. Overnight in
Darjeeling.
Day-04: In Darjeeling A very early start
to the day for an excursion to Tiger Hill, to witness the beauty of the sun
rise over the Himalayas. On the way back visit Ghoom Samten, Chholing
monastery & Darli monastery. After late breakfast, leave for a guided
tour of Darjeeling town visiting the Mountaineering Institute, Zoo, Rope
Ways, Tenzin Rock, Tibet Handicraft Centre and the Tea gardens. Overnight in
Darjeeling.
Day-05:
Darjeeling / Gangtok
After
breakfast, depart for Gangtok (the capital of Sikkim) by road (90 kms/03
hrs). On your arrival in Gangtok check in to the hotel of your choice.
Overnight in Gangtok.
Day-06: In Gangtok Breakfast at
the Hotel followed by a sight-seeing tour of Gangtok visiting Research
Institute of Tibetology, Dodrul Chorten - one of the most important stupas
in Sikkim, Sa-ngor Chos-Tsog Centre - a Tibetan refugee monastic
institution, Directorate of Handicrafts & Handlooms, Tashi Viewpoint -
offering a superb view of Kanchenjunga, Enchey monastery, Ganesh Tok &
Hanuman Tok. Overnight in Gangtok.
Day-07: Gangtok/Kalimpong
After
breakfast, depart for Kalimpong by road (100 kms/03 hrs). Together with
Darjeeling and Gangtok, this small and quiet hill resort forms the Golden
Triangle of the Eastern Himalayas. On your arrival in Kailmpong check into
the Hotel of your choice. Overnight in Kalimpong.
Day-08: In
Kalimpong Breakfast at the Hotel followed by a sight-seeing tour of
Kalimpong visiting Dr. Graham's Home, started in 1900 by a Scottish
missionary, who along with his wife, dedicated their lives in building up
this beautiful complex for the education & care of orphans & other
deprived children, the Thapa Choling monastery, Thongsa monastery and Durpin
Dara which towers over Kalimpong & affords a breathtaking view of the
plains rolling down to Siliguri. Overnight in Kalimpong.
Day-09:
Kalimpong / Bagdogra / Calcutta After breakfast, transfer to
Bagdogra airport (80 kms/03 hrs) intime to board flight for Calcutta .
| Hotel Category |
High Season01 Oct'04 - 15 Apr'05 |
Low Season16 Apr'05 - 30 Sep'05 |
| Standard |
USD 868 Book
Now |
USD 809 |
| Superior |
USD 992 Book
Now |
USD 888 |
| Domestic Airfare |
USD 218 |
USD 218 |
Our chosen hotels :-
* Click on a hotel name to know more about its facilities
and services.
Our tour price includes:-
1. Accommodation
on twin sharing bed and breakfast basis in Calcutta and including all meals
in Darjeeling, Gangtok and Kalimpong at the hotels of your choice
2.
Land transportation exactly as per itinerary using an air-conditioned car in
Calcutta and a non air-conditioned car in Darjeeling, Gangtok and Kalimpong.
3. Sight-seeing tours exactly as per itinerary including entrance fee
to monuments along with an English Speaking Guide.