North East Splendor with Darjeeling, Pelling, and Gangtok

Overview

Experience the magic of the North East in this 7-day tour covering the 'Queen of Hill Stations' Darjeeling, the spectacular Kanchenjunga views from Pelling, and the serene beauty of Gangtok. Highlights include the mystical Tsomgo Lake, Tiger Hill sunrise, and the sacred Buddhist sites of Sikkim and West Bengal.

Tour Info
  • Place Covered:
  • Duration: 7 Days
  • From City: India, Chennai
  • To City:

Itinerary

Arrival at Bagdogra and Transfer to Darjeeling

• Welcome to Bagdogra (IXB)1. • Arrive at Bagdogra Airport before 14:00 hrs2. The vehicle will depart for Darjeeling at 14:00 hrs3. • Upon arrival, you will be assisted with the transfer to Darjeeling (approx. 95 kms / 3 hours 30 mins drive)4. • En-route, a Veg Lunch will be arranged at a local restaurant for guests arriving before 14:00 hrs5. • Check in to the hotel and relax6. • In the evening, meet and greet your Tour Manager and co-travelers7. • Meals: Lunch, Dinner8. • Overnight Stay: Darjeeling9. o Hotel: Sterling Darjeeling Or Similar (Deluxe)10.

Darjeeling Local Sightseeing

• After a satisfying breakfast at the hotel, proceed for the day's sightseeing11. • Early Morning Visit to Tiger Hill to witness the spectacular sunrise view of Mt. Kanchenjunga (World's 3rd highest peak)12. • Later, enjoy sightseeing covering13: o Ghoom Monastery14. o Batasia Loop War Memorial15. o Padmaja N. Zoological Garden (Closed on Thursday)16. o Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (Closed on Thursday)17. o Tibetan Refugee Self-help Centre (Closed on Sunday)18. o Tenzing and Gombu Rock19. o Drive past Tea Estate and Japanese Peace Pagoda20. • Enjoy a Veg Nepali Thali Lunch at a local restaurant en-route21. • Walk around the Mall and Local Market (Closed on Thursday)22. • Return to the hotel for a comfortable stay23. • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner24. • Overnight Stay: Darjeeling25.

Darjeeling to Pelling Tour

• Enjoy Breakfast at the hotel26. • Check out by 09:00 AM and drive to Pelling (approx. 80 kms / 3 hours 30 mins drive)27. • Pelling is a small hill town in West Sikkim, offering mesmerizing views of the mighty Kanchenjunga28. • Upon reaching Pelling, proceed for sightseeing covering29: o Sky Walk30. o Penayangtse Monastery (the 2nd oldest monastery of Sikkim)31. o Rabdentse Ruins32. • Check-in at the hotel and relax33. • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner34. • Overnight Stay: Pelling35. o Hotel: Sumi Yashshree - Pelling Or Similar (Deluxe)36.

Pelling Excursion to Yuksom

• After a delicious breakfast, depart from the hotel at 09:00 AM for the excursion to Yuksom (approx. 35 Kms / 2 Hrs drive)37. • En-route, pass by Darap Village and Rimbi Water fall38. • Visit Khecheopalri Lake, a sacred Buddhist mountain lake believed to fulfill wishes39. • Visit Kanchenjunga Water fall40. • Drive to Yuksom, the first capital of Sikkim, where the first Chogyal was crowned41. • Veg Lunch will be served at a local restaurant en-route42. • Return back to the hotel after a joyful day43. • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner44. • Overnight Stay: Pelling45.

Pelling to Gangtok Tour

• Enjoy Breakfast at the hotel4646. • Check out by 09:00 AM and drive to Gangtok (approx. 130 kms / 5 hours 30 mins drive)47474747. • The road journey to Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim, is famous for its picturesque landscapes and lush greenery48. • Upon reaching Gangtok, proceed for local sightseeing49: o Do Drul Chorten (Stupa)50. o Institute of Tibetology (Closed on Saturday and Sunday)51. o Institute of Handicrafts and Handlooms (Closed on Saturday and Sunday)52. • Check-in at the hotel and relax53. • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner54. • Overnight Stay: Gangtok55. o Hotel: Orange Village Resort Or Similar (Deluxe)56.

Gangtok Excursion to Tsomgo Lake and Baba Mandir

• Relish a delicious breakfast at the hotel and proceed at 08:00 AM for the excursion57. • Visit Tsomgo Lake (12,400 feet), a high-altitude lake sacred to both Hindus and Buddhists58. o Note: In case Tsomgo Lake is closed due to landslides or other reasons, an alternate sightseeing option in Gangtok will be provided59. • Visit New Baba Harbhajan Singh Mandir, dedicated to the memory of the soldier Harbhajan Singh60. • Light Lunch (like Momos / Maggie) will be served at a local restaurant en-route61. • Drive back to the hotel for a comfortable stay62. • Meals: Breakfast, Light Lunch, Dinner63. • Overnight Stay: Gangtok64. o Optional: Nathula Pass visit is on a direct payment basis, subject to permit availability, weather, and road conditions. It is closed on Monday and Tuesday65.

Gangtok to Bagdogra Departure

• Devour your breakfast and then check-out from the hotel66. • You will be transferred to the Bagdogra Airport (approx. 130 kms / 5 hours 30 mins drive)67. • The vehicle will depart from the Gangtok Hotel to Bagdogra Airport at 06:00 hrs. Guests are requested to book flights departing after 13:00 hrs68. • Say goodbye with cherished memories of your North East experience69. • Meals: Breakfast70.

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusion & Exclusion
  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Transport
  • Additional Services
  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional

Tour Policy

Confirmation Policy:

The customer receives a confirmation voucher via email within 24 hours of successful booking.

In case the preferred slots are unavailable, an alternate schedule of the customer’s preference will be arranged and a new confirmation voucher will be sent via email.

Alternatively, the customer may choose to cancel their booking before confirmation and a full refund will be processed.

Cancellation Policy:
  • 10 days: 100%
  • 10 to 15 days: 75% + Non Refundable Component
  • 15 to 30 days: 30% + Non Refundable Component
  • 10Hotel / Air: 100% in case of non-refundable ticket / Hotel Room
  • 10Cruise / Visa: On Actuals

All Prices are in Indian Rupees and subject to change without prior notice.
In the case FIT flight inclusive package, the full amount of the flight will be payable at the time of booking.

Refund Policy:

The applicable refund amount will be processed within 10 business days.

All applicable refunds will be done in the traveler's Thrillophilia wallet as Thrillcash.

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