Darjeeling (Bengali: [dardʒiliŋ], Nepali: [dardziːliŋ]) is a city and a municipality in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is located in the Lesser Himalayas at an elevation of 6,700 ft (2,042.2 m). It is noted for its tea industry, its views of Kangchenjunga, the world’s third-highest mountain, and the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Darjeeling is the headquarters of the Darjeeling district which has a partially autonomous status within the state of West Bengal. It is also a popular tourist destination in India.
March and April 2020
Pick up from New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) – and transfer to Gangtok – (4
hours) – On the way visit Dello – Forwarding journey to Gangtok – Check in to hotel – A perfect destination for tourist in search of enchantment,
tranquility, trekking or any other adventure – A neat city and the hub of all tourist activity originates from Gangtok – Land of monastery, mystic
rituals / festivals – It is situated at an elevation of 1,437 meters / 4,715 feet is the most often visited spot of India for its rare Orchids and Butterflies –
Half Day Sight Seeing to Rumtek Monastery (Optional) – Evening free to stroll to M.G.Marg – Over night stay at hotel in Gangtok .
09th.
Nathu La (Optional) – Early morning breakfast – Permits are made one day prior
to visit – This is nearly 48 kilometers drive and takes nearly 2 hours – Visit to Tsomgo / Changu Lake and Baba Mandir, cool, serene water and the
picturesque beauty – Tsomgo lake is one of the holy lake of the region – A temple of Lord Shiva is built on the lakeside – Primula flowers and other
alpine plantation provide an immaculate beauty to this place – Till April it is full of snow and lay frozen – (Nathu La Pass visit has to be arranged the
previous Night when Voters ID card will be asked for – Nathu La Pass once booked the amount is not refunded even if the trip get cancelled –
Nathula Pass supplement of INR 2500 – INR 4000 /- has to be paid on the spot as it is not included in the final costing) – Back to hotel for lunch or
lunch on the way – The rest of the day is free – Evening one is free to stroll around M G Road or the Local Market – Over night stay at Gangtok.
Early morning breakfast –transfer to Pelling is situated at an altitude of 2072 meters / 6800
feet – On a clear day guest can get a clear view of Himalayan range with snow capped mount Pandim, Kumbhakarna, Rathong,
Khangchendzonga, Zopuno, Shimbho, Narsing, Sinolchu etc – It is one of the exotic settlement with varieties of Rhododendron, Orchids,
historical sites, short trek routes and wildlife – Its botanical and zoological richness is inspiring and the scenic view from the top of the
ridge across deep valley to the heights of Kanchendzonga ranges is something to be seen to be believed – Yuksom, Ravangla,
Rinchenpong and Namchi are some of the tourist spot nearby – Check into hotel – Evening free to roam around the small settlement –
Over Night stay at Pelling .
After breakfast at hotel – Drive for Full Day Sight Seeing – The routes are forested and the
botanical and zoological richness is inspiring. Places of visit are Rimbi water Falls, Rimbi Rock Garden, Kechopalri Lake, it is one of the
holy Buddhist lake and it is believed that any wish in front of the lake comes true – Myth is that when a leaf falls on the placid clear water
surface, it is picked by a bird and thus the water surface is always free of leaves, Kechopalri Monastery, Kanchenjunga water Falls,
Pemayangtse Monastery, Rabdantse ruins, the scenic view from the top of the ruin to the mystic heights of Kanchendzonga ranges is
something to be cherished – Back to hotel – Evening free to roam around the helipad or Shopping center – Over Night stay at Pelling .
After breakfast Transfer to Darjling . check-in into the hotel and Darjeeling local market in
the evening. Over night stay at Darjeeling
After breakfast we step out for Known as the “Queen of Hills”, Darjeeling has a lot
to offer to tourists. Watch the spectacular view of sunrise over the “Kanchenjunga” range at Tiger Hills in the early morning, and then
proceed the day by going to the Padma Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, Snow Leopard Breeding Center, Batasia Loop and War
Memorial, and Ghoom Monastery, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Ropeway, Tenzing Rock, Tea Garden, Lebong Race Course,
Tibetan Refugee Self Help Centre. Take a relaxed stroll along the Mall road in the evening to enjoy the picturesque view of the hill town.
If you are a foodie don’t miss the opportunity to indulge yourself in some delicious local dishes like momo, thupka and many more.
Overnight stay in Darjeeling.
Early morning after breakfast we will check out from hotel and drop at NJP
railway Station. In the evening departure from NJP to Howrah Jn. Over Night train journey.
Early morning Arrival at Howrah jn and full day sightseeing of Kalkata . in the
evening drop at Howrah jn Railway station . Departure from Howrah jn at 17:45 by 22912 Shipra Express. ( 31:50 hour ) This beautiful journey ends
here….
