Darjeeling – Sikkim Delight
Duration : 10 Nights / 11 Days |
Hotel Stay : 2N Darjeeling, 2N Pelling, 4N Gangtok, 2N Lachung
❄ Detailed Day Wise Itinerary
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Day : 1 NJP Rly Station / IXB Airport – Gangtok (120 kms / 5 hrs)
Meet & Greet on arrival at NJP Railway Station / IXB Airport & proceed to Gangtok (5,500 ft.). Reach Gangtok and check-in to hotel and relax. O/n Gangtok.
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Day : 2 Excursion to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir
After breakfast start for an excursion to Tsomgo Lake (12,400 ft.) & Baba Mandir (13,200 ft.) which is 55 kms one way from Gangtok city. O/n Gangtok.
(In case of Land slide or any other reason Tsomgo Lake is closed we will provided alternate sightseeing.)
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Day : 3 Gangtok – Lachung (103 kms / 6 hrs)
After breakfast check out from hotel with limited luggage and proceed to Lachung (8,700 ft.), North Sikkim. On the way take a break for some beautiful spots which are worth seeing and visiting like Naga Waterfall, The Confluence of Lachen Chu & Lachung Chu at Chungthang and Bhim Nala Waterfall. On arrival at Lachung check into your hotel. O/n Lachung.
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Day : 4 Lachung – Yumthang Valley Excursion
After breakfast proceed to Yumthang Valley which is known as Valley of Flowers (12,000 ft. Known as Valley of Flowers). On the way back, visit Hot Spring considered to have medicinal properties. Back to hotel. O/n Lachung.
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Day : 5 Lachung – Gangtok (103 kms / 6 hrs)
After breakfast proceed to Gangtok (5,500 ft.). On the way if the weather is clear you may get to see Mighty Khangchendzonga from Singhik view point. On arrival at Gangtok check-in to your hotel. Rest of the evening free for your own activities. O/n Gangtok.
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Day : 6 Gangtok Local Sightseeing
Start for a Full day city tour covering Tashi view point, Ganesh Tok, Hanuman Tok, Flower show, Cottage Industry and Handicraft Centre, Institute of Tibetology, Dro-dul Chorten, Enchey Monastery & Banjakhri Falls (maximum 6 hours). O/n Gangtok.
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Day : 7 Gangtok – Pelling (150 kms / 5 hrs)
After breakfast start for Pelling (6,300 ft.). On arrival check-in to your hotel. O/n Pelling.
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Day : 8 Pelling Local Sightseeing
After breakfast start for full day sightseeing. 1st Half tour - Darap village, Rimbi water Falls, Khecheopalri Lake & Khangchendzongha waterfalls. In afternoon start for 2nd half tour - Pemayangtse Monastery, Rabdantse Ruins, New Helipad Ground. O/n Pelling.
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Day : 9 Pelling – Darjeeling (80 Kms / 4 hrs)
After breakfast transfer to Darjeeling (6,950 ft.) via Singla Check post. On arrival check into hotel & relax. O/n Darjeeling.
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Day : 10 Darjeeling Local Sightseeing
Early Morning (at 04:00 am) drive to Tiger hill (8,400 ft.) to watch the spectacular sunrise over Mt. Khangchendzongha (28,208 ft. Worlds 3rd highest peak), on your way back visit Ghoom Monastery and Batasia Loop. After breakfast visit Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, P.N. Zoological Park (Thursday closed), Tenzing Rock, Tibetan Refugee self-help Centre (Sunday closed), Tea Garden (outer view), Ropeway and Japanese Temple. Evening free for shopping or leisure. O/n Darjeeling.
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Day : 11 Final Departure
After breakfast Check out from hotel & transfer to NJP Railway station / IXB Airport for your onward journey. The tour ends here with the sweet memories of Hazel Tours.
❄ HOTEL ACCOMMODATION
NIGHTS |
PLACE |
HOTEL |
04 |
Gangtok |
Hotel Royal Oaks / Sikkim Delight /Greendale / Maple Residency / Similar |
02 |
Lachung |
Hotel Royal Lachung (veg) / Modern Residency (veg) / Similar |
02 |
Pelling |
Hotel Tashigang Resort / Sikkim Tourist Center / Sonamchen / Similar |
02 |
Darjeeling |
Hotel Hermitage Resort / Pink Mountain / Delight Norling / Similar |
❄ COST INCLUSIVE OF
✦ Accommodation on twin sharing basis in non a/c rooms at all places
✦ All Meals – Breakfast, lunch and dinner
✦ Exclusive Non AC Sumo/Max for transfers and sightseeing (Luxury vehicles like Scorpio/Xylo/Innova available at extra cost)
✦ The vehicle will not be at disposal, it will be available to the guest as per itinerary only (point to point basis)
✦ Local sightseeing by small non a/c vehicle like Maruti Van/similar (4 head sharing)
✦ Inner line permits as per itinerary
❄ COST DOES NOT INCLUDE
✦ Indian Govt. GST extra as applicable at the time of payment
✦ Entry fees, charges for guide, rafting, camera, movie camera, snow activities, water activities, boating, ferry charges, vehicle charges where co’s vehicle not available
✦ Any kind of personal expenses, Extra food & drinks ordered, Porters, Tips, Insurance, Phone calls, laundry, shopping, etc.
✦ Travel insurance. Any increase in taxes or fuel price, leading to increase in cost on surface transportation and land arrangements, which may come into effect prior to departure
✦ Medical & emergency evacuation charges
✦ Air/ Train fares
❄ POINTS TO BE NOTED
✦ All Special requests like:
- Early Check-in/ late Check-out
- Rooms with views
- Rooms on same floor/ Adjacent Rooms/ Inter-connecting Rooms
All above is subject to Hotels Rules & Regulations and as per availability at the time of Check-in. It cannot be guaranteed prior at the time of Booking.
✦ In one room only one Extra bed will be provided. Extra bed Person will be given roll over bed/mattress in every Hotel.
✦ The tour itinerary finalized at the time of advance payment will be final & changes in the itinerary are only subject to condition.
✦ We shall try to provide rooms in hotel on ground floor as per availability only at the time of check in. But it cannot be guaranteed prior at the time of booking.
✦ Room allotment is done only by the Hotel authorities, so it may come on basement/ground floor/First or any floor. Hazel Tour shall not be held responsible for the same.
✦ Mentioned hotels will be confirmed as per room availability at the time of booking, otherwise we will confirm similar category hotel
✦ All participants need to carry valid photo-address Identity proof (Aadhar Card, Driving License, Voter Card, Passport) and keep along with you during full tour for security purpose. For small children please carry Birth certificate/ School photo Identity proof.
✦ Please submit below mentioned documents once the tour is booked at Hazel Tour – Khar Office. 6 Passport size colour photos (names to be written on back side), 6 Photocopies of Passport/ Voter Id/ Aadhar Card for Permit. You have to carry the Original Id Proof (the one whose copy you have submitted) on tour. For small children please carry Birth certificate/ School photo Identity proof.
✦ If in case any of the participants forgets to take the Photo Identity proof along with them on the tour then he/she will NOT be able to go to Yumthang Valley, Tsomgo Lake and Baba Mandir. In that case we shall NOT be held responsible.
✦ The tourism infrastructure in Darjeeling - Sikkim is not very developed and one should not expect or compare it with the standards of plains & other developed destinations. There is always scarcity of water and power in the region and so you would come across situation like water (hot) being supplied on time basis – morning & evening.
✦ Due to strong Union of local transporters and one way roads in the city you will have to follow strict timings for transfers and local sightseeing. Failure to which incurs extra vehicle charges, to be barred by the participant.
✦ The program is subject to change without any prior notice