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Darjeeling
(Darjeeling Gorkha Hill Council) Darjeelingin northeast
India provides the perfect ambience of a hill resort
with its mild climate and laid-back charm. Its verdant
hills and valley are steeped in color, and are interspersed
with vast stretches of lush green tea gardens. Presiding
over all these is the 8,586m Mt. Kanchenjunga looming
over the northern horizon, giving a magical aura to
the land that entices thousands to its environs and
leaves all the senses intoxicated.
Darjeeling is hemmed in by Sikkim in the north, Nepal
in the West and Bhutan in the east. Darjeeling town,
Kalimpong and Kurseong are the major urban centers.
Heavily influenced by British India. Darjeeling still
retains legacies of its colonial past. The toy train
is one of the most striking examples of Darjeeling British
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Suggested Itinerary: |
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Arrival in Darjeeling: Pick up from Bhadrapur
airport/Bagdogra / NJP Station. Meet the guide at the
airport. Meet the guide at the airport and drive to
Darjeeling. (140 km / 04 hrs.). Overnight hotel.
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Day 02: |
Darjeeling: Early morning tour to Tiger
Hills (at around 4 am) to view sunrise over Kanchenjunga
Peak . The view is spectacular on a clear weather day.
On way back visit Ghoom Monastery, Batasia Loop. Afternoon
visit to Rock Garden & Ganga Maya Lake Overnight
at Hotel.
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Day 03: |
Darjeeling: Today, visit to Padmaja Naidu
Himalayan Zoological Park (Closed on Thursday), Himalayan
Mountaineering Institute, Tenzing, Gumbu Rock site and
Tibetan Refugee self-help (Closed on Sunday) Center
Tea Estate. Overnight at Hotel.
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Day 04: |
Darjeeling-Gangtok: After B/Fast Transfer
from Darjeeling to Gangtok on the way (Optional White
River Rafting at Testa River) ( 115km, 04 hrs). Overnight
hotel.
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Day 05: |
Early morning sightseeing of Rumtek Monastery
and then proceed for sightseeing of Kanchejunga View
Point, Drul-Chorten , Sikkim Research Institute of Tibetology
and Handicraft and Handloom Center. Check in hotel.
Evening Free to explore Gangtok.
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Day 06: |
Today you will take an excursion trip
to Tshangu Lake (departure in the morning)- situated
at a height of 3,780 m. with an average depth of 50
ft. The cool water of the lake is perfectly attuned
with the scenic beauty around. A small temple is constructed
on the lakeside and beautiful flowers & Alpine vegetation
grow around the lake.
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Day 07: |
Drive to Pemayangtse (135 kms / 05 hrs).
Check in hotel. Evening visit to Pemayangtse Monastery.
Overnight hotel
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Day 08: |
Drive to Yuksom on way visit Khecheopari
Lake , Khecheopalri Lake is one of the sacred Buddhist
mountain lake. It is believed that your wish will come
true if you make one in front of this lake. There is
myth that when a leaf falls on the placid clear water
surface, a bird immediately picks it up. A further drive
takes you to Yuksom - the meeting place of three monk
and the first capital of Sikkim . This was the place
where the first Chogyal (a ruling dynasty in Sikkim
) was crowned. . Overnight hotel
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Day 09: |
Drive to Kalimpong. (115 kms / 04 hrs).
Check in hotel. Evening free to explore the small hilly
town on your own. Overnight hotel.
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Day 10: |
Early morning, drive to your destination
either Bhudrapur Airport Bagdogra Airport/ NJP Station
Trips ends!
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Darjeeling
Travel Guide
Darjeeling is the legendary British hill station
perched in the foothills of the Himalayas. Located in
the northern extreme of the Indian state of West Bengal,
Darjeeling is just east of Nepal, just south of Sikkim,
and a bit west and south of Bhutan. It is most famous
for its once magnificent tea estates. Despite a steady
and inexorable decline since independence, roughly a
half century ago, these estates still produce a substantial
portion of the world's tea.
Access:
From Kathmandu, take the one hour flight to Bhadrapur
(the nearest Nepalese airport to Darjeeling) drive to
Kakarbhitta (Nepal-India border, 34 km) to Siliguri
(36 km) and to Darjeeling (77 km) 3 hours, An alternate
and quicker route is to hire a taxi at Bhadrapur and
drive for about 2 hours to the border town of Pahupatinagar
in the north( For only Indian Citizen Holder) From here,
Taxi are available to Darjeeling, which is merely 45
minutes away. Darjeeling is also connected by road with
Sikkim (120 km) and Bhutan (about 200 km). Darjeeling
town is 90 km from Bagdogra, the nearest Indian airport,
where scheduled flights operate from New Delhi, Kolkata
and Guwahati. The nearest railheads are Siliguri and
New Jalpaiguri (88 km) which are connected to Kolkata,
New Delhi, Guwahati, and other major Indian cities.
From Siliguri, buses, taxis and the famous toy train
( hours) leave for Darjeeling
Season:
March-May and September-November are the best times
to visit. Bring light woolen clothing during summer
(maximum temperature 16 degree Celsius) and heavy woolens
in winter (minimum 1.6 degrees)
Adventure:
Trekking, White water rafting, Kayaking, canoeing, mountain
biking, and rock climbing.
Accommodation:
There are modern hotels and restaurants in Darjeeling
and Kalimpong and comfortable lodges in Kurseong and
Mirik
TOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES:
Accommodation on twin sharing basis as per Tour category
(standard/Deluxe), full board meals, Ground transfers.
Sightseeing as per Itinerary with English speaking guide,
Entrance fees and permits.
On Treks Camping Equipment consisting of Two men-tent
& mattress, Freshly cooked meals, Dinning &
Toilet tents, Ponies and trek staffs. And necessary
travel documents.
ADDITIONAL COST:
Air fare, Expenses of personal nature, Travel Insurance
and re-entry visa.
Transport:
Transport is provided by buses, four-wheel drive
and smaller vehicles. Local taxis are also available
for hire for getting around
CLOTHING:
During Summer-light jackets & rain gears. In winter-down
gears at high altitude.
ENTRY FORMALITIES:
All foreigners intending to visit Darjeeling must process
an Indian visa which can be obtained at any Indian Embassy
or Mission abroad. No special permit is required for
either travelling or trekking inside Darjeeling. However,
necessary travel documents need to be shown as and when
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