East Himalaya Tour Overview:
Duration: 8 Nights – 9 Days
Circuit: Siliguri/Bagdogra –Darjeeling –Pelling –Gangtok –Kalimpong –Siliguri/Bagdogra
Best Season:
Oct end to Dec – for clear weather & best view of mountains
Jan to Apr – for snow in Tsomgo Lake
D01- Siliguri/Bagdogra to Darjeeling
D02- Darjeeling sightseeing
D03- Darjeeling to Pelling
D04- Pelling sightseeing
D05- Pelling to Gangtok
D06- Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir
D07- Gangtok half day city tour & to Kalimpong
D08- Kalimpong sightseeing
D09- Kalimpong to Siliguri/Bagdogra
Detail Itinerary
Day 01: IXB/ NJP to Darjeeling via Mirik (104 Km / approx 3.5 hrs)
Welcome to ‘Best of East Himalaya’ tour. On arrival at the Bagdogra airport or New Jalpaiguri railway station (own cost), you will be transferred to Darjeeling. Enroute you will visit Mirik Lake, an ideal place for boating where on arrival you will check into your hotel.
Day 02: Darjeeling sight seeing
Early morning (around 4 am), you will drive to Tiger Hill to enjoy the magnificent view of sunrise and the effect of sun light over the Eastern Himalayan peaks like Mt. Kanchendzonga (28,208 ft), Kabru, Pandim etc (subject to clear weather conditions). On return to your hotel visit Ghoom Monastery and Batasia Loop.
After breakfast there will be Darjeeling city tour including HMI, Darjeeling Zoo, tea garden, Tenzing Rock Tibetan Self Help Refugee Centre etc. Afternoon is at leisure.
Day 03: Darjeeling to Pelling (Pemayangtse) (85 km / 3 hrs)
After breakfast you will drive to Pelling, another important hill station in East Himalaya . Check into hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure.
Day 04: Pelling sight seeing
Today you will proceed to full day Pelling sight seeing including Khechepalri Lake, Changey falls, Pemayangtse Monastery, Kanchandzonga Falls, Rimbi Falls & Rock Garden.
Day 05: Pelling to Gangtok (124 km / 4.5 hrs.)
Today you will proceed on a picturesque drive to Gangtok. En route visit Ravangla – a small township & the district head quarter of South Sikkim. Check into your hotel in Gangtok . The rest of the afternoon is free.
Day 06: Excursion to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir
Early in the morning (7.30 am) drive for an excursion to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir. Tsomgo is an ovel shape Lake & a prime attraction in East Himalaya. Enjoy yak ride around the lake (own cost). Lunch in hotel. Evening free for shopping in famous MG Road/ Lal Market in Gangtok.
Day 07: Transfer from Gangtok to Kalimpong (75 km./ 2.5 hrs.)
Proced for a half day Gangtok city tour including Flower show, Cottage Industry and Handicraft Centre, Institute of Tibetology, Dro-dul Chorten, Enchey Monastery (maximum 3-4 hours). After noon proceed to Kalimpong. Check into hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure.
Day 08: Kalimpong sight seeing.
Enjoy full day sight seeing in Kalimpong including flower nurseries, Mangal Dham, Delo hills, Durbindara Hill & monastery etc. One can have magnificent view of Mt.Kanchendzonga from Delo & Durbindara both.
Day 09: Kalimpong to IXB/NJP (75 km./ 2.5 hrs.)
Drive back to Bagdogra Airport or New Jalpaiguri railway station. ‘Best of East Himalaya’ Tour Ends.
Price
Price Per Head in INR
Group Size | 2 pax | 4 pax | 6 pax |
Economy | 28,200 | 19,200 | 16,500 |
Standard | 32,800 | 23,800 | 21,000 |
Deluxe | 39,000 | 30,000 | 27,200 |
Premium | 61,800 | 52,800 | 49,800 |
All rates are in INR on per person basis, applicable for at least two persons traveling together & sharing one room.
Package includes:
- All transfers & sight seeing in N.AC car according to itinerary.
- Accommodation on twin sharing basis in the above mentioned or any similar category hotels.
- Meals: Economy, Standard & Deluxe package includes Breakfsat. Premium package includes Breakfast & Dinner.
- Assistance on arrival.
- All applicable service & permit charges.
Hotels
Accommodation:
Economy Hotels
Destinations | Hotel Name or similar | Meal Plan | Nights |
Darjeeling | Crystal Palace/ New Sathi/ Revolver or similar | CP | 2 |
Pelling | Holiday Inn or similar | CP | 2 |
Gangtok | Tashi Thendup/ Renam or similar | CP | 2 |
Kalimpong | Alaknanda Resort or similar | CP | 2 |
Standard Hotels
Destinations | Hotel Name or similar | Meal Plan | Nights |
Darjeeling | Hotel Potala/ Marvel International or similar | CP | 2 |
Pelling | Simvo/ Pemaling Residency/ Norling or similar | CP | 2 |
Gangtok | Juniper Tree/ Sunrise Residency or similar | CP | 2 |
Kalimpong | Hotel Tres/ Holumba Haven or similar | CP | 2 |
Deluxe Hotels
Destinations | Hotel Name or similar | Meal Plan | Nights |
Darjeeling | White Yak/Villa Everest/ Retreat or similar | CP | 2 |
Pelling | De Regency/ Sikkim Tourist Centre or similar | CP | |
Gangtok | Rendezvous / Sikkim Retreat or similar | CP | 2 |
Kalimpong | Kalimpong Park/ Garden Reach or similar | CP | 2 |
Premium
Destinations | Hotel Name or similar | Meal Plan | Nights |
Darjeeling | Pine Tree Resort/ Montana or similar | MAP | 2 |
Pelling | Norbughang Resort or similar | MAP | 2 |
Gangtok | Mt. Siniolchu/ Yangthang Heritage or similar | MAP | 2 |
Kalimpong | Silver Oaks/ Himalayan Hotel or similar | MAP | 2 |
Map
East Himalaya Tour route MAP (Darjeeling Pelling Gangtok Kalimpong)
Booking
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