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Eastern Himalayas 3 Jewels Duration: 7 nights / 8 days
 
 
Experience the magic of the eastern part of India. Sikkim is tranquil with its amazing valleys, deep woods, soothing fields and multi-hued meadows and is made colorful by the Buddhist gompas that dot the entire region. The capital of the state, Gangtok is mesmerizing with its lovely landscape and the stunning views of the Kanchenjunga it has to offer. A tour to Darjeeling is like a tour to the bygone era. The place has kept its old-world charm in the many fins colonial mansions and churches that have survived time. Pelling is a calm little town in the heart of Sikkim, simply a place to relax.
 
   
 
Itinerary (Darjeeling - Gangtok - Pelling)
Day 1: NJP Rly Stn/Bagdogra Airport–Gangtok (about 125 kms/4 hrs)
Meet & Greet assistance at New Jalpaiguri Railway Station/Bagdogra Airport and get transferred to Gangtok. On arrival, check into hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure. Stay overnight at hotel.

Day 2: Gangtok (Trip to Tsomgo Lake)
In the morning, visit the highly revered Tsomgo Lake (12,400 ft.) located 34 km from Gangtok city & Baba Harbhajan Singh Memorial (located 52 kms from the city). Tsomgo Lake freezes completely during the winter and is much revered by the locals. Stay overnight at hotel.

Day 3: Gangtok (sightseeing)
After breakfast start for a half day city tour covering Rumtek Monastery, Dro-Dul Chorten, Research Institute of Teleology, Directorate of Handicraft & Handloom, and Flower Show. Overnight at Gangtok.

Day 4: Gangtok-Pelling (About 132 Kms / 5 hrs)
This morning drive to Pelling (6800 ft.) on the way visit Ravangla with a short Tea break. One can enjoy the spectacular Eastern Himalayan Range from Pelling. On arrival check-in to your hotel & rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at Pelling.

Day 5: Pelling (sightseeing)
After breakfast start for local sight seeing tour covering Rimbi Falls, Khangchendzonga water falls, Khachoedpalri Wish Lake, Back to hotel for lunch. After lunch visit Pemayangtse Monastery, Rabdentse Ruins, Rabdantse View Point, Helipad Ground. Overnight at Pelling.

Day 6: Pelling - Darjeeling (About 118 Kms /4 hrs)
This morning drive to Darjeeling (7,100 ft.) is one of the most magnificent Hill Resorts in the World. On arrival check-in to your hotel & rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at Darjeeling.

Day 7: Darjeeling (local sightseeing)
Leave early morning (04.00 AM) to visit Tiger Hill for splendid views of sunrise over Mount Kanchenjunga, the Third Highest Peak in the World. On your way back, visit places like Ghoom Monastery and Batasia Loop. After breakfast, sightseeing includes Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, P.N. Zoological Park (closed on Thursday), the Tenzing Rock, the Tibetan Refugee Centre (closed on Sunday), Tea Garden (outer view), Ava Art Galllery and the Japanese Temple. Spend the evening walking around the Mall. Stay overnight at hotel.

Day 8: Darjeeling – NJP Rly. Stn./Bagdogra Airport (about 90 kms/3 hrs)
Morning free for packing & personal activities. Check out from hotel in time and take the departure transfer to NJP railway station / IXB airport for your onward journey.

Tour Cost Validity: Till 15 September 2010
Cost per person Standard Deluxe Luxury Premium
2 passenger Rs. 19,309* Rs. 21,299* Rs. 27,979* Rs. 34,969*
4 passenger Rs. 14,849* Rs. 16,739* Rs. 23,939* Rs. 30,719*
*Above rates are on twin sharing per person basis for entire package

Hotels to be used or similar
City Standard Deluxe Luxury Premium
Darjeeling Gymkhana Sinclairs Fortune Central / Cedar Inn Mayfair Hill Resort / The Elgin
Gangtok Asian Heights/ Tibet Gallery Sikkim Retreat / Sikkim Continental Tamarind / Denzong Regency Royal Plaza / Saramsa Resort
Pelling Himalayan Hideaway Chiminda International Tashigang Resort / De Regency Norbughang Resort

Package includes
• Welcome Drink on Arrival
• Accommodation on twin sharing basis
• Daily breakfast & lunch OR dinner
• Exclusive Non a/c vehicle for transfers & sight seeing as per itinerary only
• All permit fees & hotel taxes
Package excludes
• Airfare/train fare
• Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, tips, liquor, boating and joy rides
• Any other item not specified in "Cost Includes"
• Additional sightseeing or usages of vehicle not mentioned in the itinerary
• Guides and entrance fees
• Any cost arising due to natural calamities like landslides, road blocks etc (to be borne by the clients directly on the spot)
• Any increase in taxes or fuel, leading to increase in surface transportation & land arrangements, which may come into effect prior to departure
Child Policy
• Child below 5 years is complimentary
Note
• Above rates are subject to availability
• Cancellation charges as per company policy
• It is mandatory that guest should carry photo proof identity card
• Room category in all packages are the base category rooms
• In case we are not able to provide the same hotels as mentioned, then we shall provide similar alternate properties, change in the cost if any will be advised.

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