Darjeeling & Dooars
Tour Iteneraries
Tour ID: Dooar03
6 Nights/7 Days
Forwarding journey to Darjeeling via Peshok, Coronation Bridge & through tea gardens and on a clear day, view of the Himalayan range, stop for photography. Darjeeling at an elevation of 2125 meters / 70000 feet, the land of breath taking beauty, amidst rolling tea gardens, crowned by the majestic Himalayas popularly known as the Queen of the hills. Jewel in the crown of the Eastern Himalayas with mesmerizing beauty offers spectacular views of the Mount Everest, Mount Kanchendzonga and the rest of spectacular Himalayan range. Check - in at hotel / resort at Darjeeling. Evening free to roam around in the Mall area. Night stay in Hotel / Resort at Darjeeling.
Safari and Elephant Ride & Visit to either Totopara
Early morning at around 3:45 AM drive to 8000 feet / 2440 meters through primitive forests of oak, magnolia to Tiger Hill to view sunrise over Kanchendzonga Peak . On the way back visit Ghoom Monastery, Peace memorial & Batasia Loop. After breakfast, full day city tour includes visit to the following places of interest namely Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Ropeway, Tenzing - Gombu Rock, Tibetan Refugee Self Help Centre , Beautiful Tea Estate, Lebong Race Course, Japanese Temple. Other places of visit are Peace Pagoda, Lalkothi, Dhirdham Temple, Ava Art Gallery, Natural History Museum. Back to hotel. Evening free to stroll around the around Mall or the Local market area. Overnight stay in Hotel / Resort at Darjeeling.
Transfer to Lataguri (Gorumara National Park)
Breakfast at Hotel. Day free for shopping. After lunch forwarding journey to Kalimpong. The road is picturesque and runs along the River Teesta - Kalimpong is quieter destination - Situated on the foothills of the Himalayas at an elevation of 1243 meters / 4078 feet - It is a Hill Station buzzing with fun, frolic and offers spectacular views viaDello. Kalimpong is fabled for orchids, rarest cacti and nurseries. Places of interests are Jelep La and Rechi La pass. One can also visit Kolagham & Changey falls. Overnight in Hotel at Kalimpong.
Local Sight Seeing to Jhalong, Bindu
Early morning breakfast and start the day for sightseeing.Kalimpong weather is milder and pleasant for most part of the year.Kalimpong offers monasteries, temples, tourist complexes, heritage buildings, parks, flower nurseries, heritage schools, charitable institutes. Start with ZangDhokPalri or Durpin Monastery, Army Golf Course – Nursery,Deollo (Hill),Hanuman Tok, Dr Grahams Home etc. One can spend 02 - 03 hours in Kalimpong and enjoy the lunch at any of the restaurant like Orchid, etc. and back to hotel. Some Heritage buildings are Gouripur House and Morgan House, etc. Evening free to stroll around Kalimpong bazaar for shopping of handicrafts and relics. Overnight stay in Hotel at Kalimpong.
Local Sight Seeing Samsing, Suntaleykhola
After breakfast, proceed towards Kurseong, which is 35 KM from Darjeeling; it's economy is based primarily on Tea, education and tourism. Few of the World's best Tea estates are situated in this region. Next visit few of the places of interest in Kurseong; For religious tourist, there are Ambootia Shiva Temple, GiddhaPahar Sita Ram Mandir, Durga Mata Mandir, Jagdish Mandir, Buddhist Gompa in Monteviot, Kunsang Choiling Monastery at Upper Naya Busty, Juma Mosque in Hat Bazaar, Goretto and Catholic church in St. Mary's Hill. For Natural places of interest, there are Eagle's Craig, Deer Park now known as Dowhill Park, The Kholas like Whistle Khola ,The Kettle Valley, Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Museum and NSC Bose Institute of Asiatic Studies. Netaji was interned in this house by the British government in the late thirties, Chimney & Naya Busty Parkabove the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Museum. Evening visit the local area, shopping centre and DHR railway station. Night stay in Hotel at Kurseong.
Kurseong and Mirik
After breakfast, drive toMiriknearly 2 hrs drive.The drive is through scenic roads with occasional stoppage for photography. Mirik is centered round Sumendu Lake and is known for its landscaped gardens, tea gardens, orange orchards, cardamom groves and spectacular views of the Himalayan ranges. Full day excursion of Mirik Lake This high altitude lake is worth visiting. One can also visit Pashupati Market in Nepal on the way back to Kurseong. Evening free to roam around the Hotel / Resort or Mall or the Local market area. Overnight stay in Hotel at Kurseong / Mirik.
Last day of Trip
After breakfast, visit Durpin Dara for amazing views of the plains, and nearby you can visit ZangDog Palri Fo-Brang Gompa temple. Drive up to Delo hill for bird’s eye view of Kalimpong town. On a clear day, you can also see magnificent view of Mt. Kanchendzonga from these view points. Later visit the flower nurseries, Dr.Graham’s Homes, a well respected boarding school built in 1900s. Visit Trongsa Gompa or Bhutanese monastery and more time for stroll in the bazaar. Overnight at the hotel.
Local Sight Seeing Samsing, Suntaleykhola
Early morning breakfast – Check Out Time 11 AM - Next one has to drive to Siliguri, on the way to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) - It is a approximately 90 kilometers drive and is nearly 2 ½ - 3 hours via Sevoke Coronation Bridge / Sevoke Kali Mandir – One can stop will be provided at Coronation Bridge for photography and scenic beauty if time permits - One can also have some refreshment if time permits The traffic will be more hence one has to start early - Reach Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) - Forwarding Journey.
COST INCLUDES
- Accommodation on twin sharing basis.
- Meal plans mentioned.
- Transportation on non sharing basis.
- Transportation by appropriate vehicles as per itineraries and package (not at disposal).
- Road taxes, toll taxes and permit fees.
COST EXCLUDES
- Air fare / train fare.
- Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, tips & gratuity, mineral water, soft & hard drinks, rafting, rock climbing, paragliding, porter age. Horse riding During Tiger nest Visit.
- Additional sightseeing or extra usage of vehicle, other than mentioned in the itinerary.
- Entrance fees & Guide charges.
- Any cost arising due to natural calamities like, landslides, road blockage, political disturbances (strikes), etc (to be borne by the client, who is directly payable on the spot).
- Any increase in taxes or fuel price, leading to increase in cost on surface transportation & land arrangements, which may come into effect prior to departure.
- Travel Insurance.
- Anything which is not included in the inclusion.
Places We Cover
Pelling, Namchi, Gantok
Rumtek, Pemayangtse, Nathula, Yumthang, Gurudongmer & Many other Places
Trashigang, Tiger's Nest Monastry
Paro, Dochula,
Thimphu, Punakha, Drukgyal Zong & Many other Places
Buxa Tiger Reserve, Lava-Lolegaon
Gorumara National Park, Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary & Many other Places
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