Arrival and Transfer to Darjeeling
Our representative will be there to receive the Guest at New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Stand (Junction) – He will be assisting for the transfer - Darjeeling - Nearly 105 kilometers 3 ½ - 4 hours drive – At an height of 2123 meters / 70001 feet lies the land of breathtaking beauty, sloping tea gardens with spectacular views of the Mount Everest is the Queen of the hills – It is also home to the famous World Heritage train - The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR) - Check into hotel – Evening free to roam around Mall or local Shopping center - Over Night stay at Darjeeling
Darjeeling Local Sight Seeing (Half Day)
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 (subject to clear weather) - On the way back visit Ghoom Monastery, Peace memorial & Batasia Loop - On the way back visit Ghoom Monastery, Peace memorial & Batasia Loop - Back to hotel for breakfast - After breakfast rest for half an hour After breakfast next round of sight seeing - Half Day city tour includes Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (Closed on Thursday), Ropeway, Tensing Gumpo Rock, Tibetan Refugee Self Help Center (Closed on Sunday), Tea Estate, Natural History Museum (Sunday Closed), Peace Pagoda – Back to hotel - Late afternoon and evening free to stroll around the area - Overnight stay at Darjeeling
Excursion to Mirik (Full Day)
Morning Breakfast – After breakfast drive to Mirik nearly 60 kilometers / 1 ½ - 2 hours 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 (Horse riding & Boating facilities is available around the lake - This high altitude lake is worth visiting due to its beautiful settings and serene atmosphere - One can also visit Pashupati Market in Nepal on the way back to Darjeeling - Back to Darjeeling - Evening free to roam around the Hotel / Resort or Mall or the Local market area - Overnight stay at Darjeeling
Transfer to Kalimpong & Sightseeing
Early morning Breakfast - After breakfast drive 65 kilometers 1 ½ - 2 hours transfer to the Kalimpong - Kalimpong situated on the foothills of the Himalayas is a green destination at an altitude of 1243 meters / 4078 feet - It is a historical destinations with bustling market, colorful people and offers spectacular views of the Himalayan range, Kalimpong is also known for nurseries - Check into hotel - Drive for sight seeing tour through scenic road to Forest Museum (Closed On Thursday), Deolo Hill, Hanuman Mandir, Dr Graham Homes, Durbin Monastery, Mangaldham, Pine View Nurseries (Cactus Only) - Back to Kalimpong Hotel - Evening free to roam around the any of the hundred nurseries or the Local market area - Overnight stay at Kalimpong
Transfer to Gangtok and Sightseeing at Gangtok (Half day)
After breakfast at hotel – 105 kilometers 2 - 2 ½ Hours drive to Gangtok Capital of the 22nd State of India, Sikkim is one of the most beautiful hill station with varied options for tourist - Check into Hotel - Drive for visit to Directorate of Handicrafts & Handloom, Research Institute of Tibetology, Do Drul Chorten (Stupa), Enchey Monastery, White Hall, Flower Show, Rumtek Monastery, one of the finest monastery where His holy Dalai Lama stayed for some time, Various View Point, Botanical Garden, etc - Directorate of Handicrafts and Handlooms, Research Institute of Tibetology, Chorten (Stupa), Flower Show, etc - Back to Hotel Evening free to roam around M G Road (Mall) or local Shopping center - Over Night stay at Gangtok
Excursion to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir (Full Day)
Morning breakfast at hotel - Excursion to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir nearly 40 kilometers and 2 hours drive along the Kyongnosla Alpine Sanctuary, the home to the red panda and the blood pheasant with Rhododendron and other alpine trees along the road - Situated at an elevation of 3753 meters / 12310 feet - The Lake is oval shaped lake nearly 50 feet deep - Generally covered in snow for most of the year the year - This lake is home to the Brahmini ducks & many migratory birds - Nearby is the sacred Baba Mandir known to be a very holy site for all - Nathu La Pass to Republic of China is nearly 20 kilometers and is optional tour - Back to Gangtok - Evening free to roam around M G Road (Mall) or local Shopping center - Over Night stay at Gangtok
Departure - Gangtok to Siliguri
Siliguri / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Stand (Junction) - Morning breakfast - After breakfast transfer to Siliguri / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Stand (Junction) - Nearly 135 kilometers 4 ½ - 5 hours drive - Guest are advised to start early and not to rush - Forwarding Journey
Cost Includes:
Destination | Hotel (Heritage) | Hotel (Premium) |
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Darjeeling | Hotel New Elgin | Hotel Vice Roy Sumit |
Gangtok | Hotel Norkhill | Royal Plaza, Denzong Regency, Mount Siniolchu, Norling Resort & Spa |
Kaimpong | Silver Oaks | Silver Oaks |
Delhi - Nainital (310 kms / 8 hr)
Pick up from Delhi Railway Station / Airport, drive to Nainital. Check in hotel. Evening free for boat ride at Naini Lake ( at their own ). Dinner & Overnight stay at hotel.
Nainital
After Breakfast drive for lake tour of Bhimtal, Sat Tal, Naukucia Tal, Drive back to Hotel, Dinner & Overnight stay at hotel.
Nainital - Kausani (120 kms / 5 hr)
After breakfast, drive to Kausani via Almora, Kausani ideal for those who seek to escape from the din and dust, hustle and bustle of big cities and wish to spend a quiet holiday in the lap of nature on arrival check into the hotel & visit local sightseeing i.e. Baijanath & Bageshwar. Dinner & Overnight stay at Hotel.
Kausani - Ranikhet (79 kms / 3 hr)
After breakfast, drive to Ranikhet. Check in Hotel. Later visit local sightseeing i.e Hairakhan Temple, Chaubatia, Bhludam, Jhoola Devi Ram Mandir, Mankameshwar, Upat and Kalika, Tarikhet, Binsar Mahadev, Majkhali etc. Dinner & Overnight stay at Hotel.
Ranikhet
After Breakfast proceed for local sightseeing. Evening free at leisure. Dinner & overnight at hotel.
Ranikhet - Lansdowne
After breakfast check out from hotel & drive from Ranikhet to Lansdowne on arrival check into the hotel. After fresh up start visit for local sightseeing of Lansdowne. Dinner & overnight at hotel.
Corbett National Park
MAfter breakfast check out from hotel & drive from Lansdowne to Delhi. On arrival drop on Delhi Airport or Railway station for your onward journey with sweet memories.
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Lansdowne Hotel: Blue pine Resort - 01 Night
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Arrive Jaipur
Arrive Jaipur and transfer to hotel. This afternoon proceed on a city tour of Jaipur - visit the City Palace, an overwhelming complex of exquisite palaces, gardens and courtyards, Palace Museum that houses collections of rare manuscripts, armoury, costumes, carpets and miniature paintings. Walk to the adjacent Jantar Mantar an astronomical observatory built in the 17th century. Lastly, drive past the Hawa Mahal or the Palace of Winds. Overnight at hotel.
Jaipur
This morning drive to the outskirts of Jaipur city to visit the Amber Fort, an ancient capital of Jaipur where you will see magnificent palaces with walls covered in mirrored mosaics. Enjoy an elephant ride at the Amber Fort. Rest of the day is at leisure for shopping and own activities. Overnight at hotel.
Jaipur - Bikaner
Early morning, drive to the imposing walled city of Bikaner (321 kms / 7-8 hrs). Later today you will visit the unusual Junagarh Fort. Unlike all the major forts of Rajasthan, which are on hilltops, the Junagarh Fort was built on the desert plains itself. Lastly visit the National Camel Breeding Farm and see the incredible sight of a herd of camels returning back after grazing, with the spectacular desert sunset in the background. Overnight at hotel .
Bikaner - Jaisalmer
In the morning drive to Deshnok, to visit the Karni Mata Mandir. Later proceed to the desert town of Jaisalmer (332 kms / 7-8 hrs). Evening is at leisure. Overnight at hotel.
Jaisalmer
In the morning visit Jaisalmer Fort, the only fort in India which has a population of thousand people living within its walls. Later visit the countless havelis spread across Jaisalmer which are reputed as the city's real showpieces. In the evening visit the sand dunes to witness a spectacular sunset over the dunes. Overnight at hotel.
Jaisalmer - Jodhpur
This morning drive to the Blue City of Jodhpur (285 kms / 6-7 hrs). Afternoon visit the imposing Mehrangarh Fort. Proceed further to the Jaswant Thada - the royal cenotaph in white marble built in 1899 AD in memory of Maharaja Jaswant Singh. Overnight at hotel.
Jodhpur - Udaipur
Today you will drive to Udaipur (259 kms / 6 hrs), enroute stopping at Ranakpur, a famous Jain pilgrimage destination known for its exquisitely carved Jain temples and most famous hall of 1444 pillars. Overnight at hotel.
Depart Udaipur
This morning proceed for a sightseeing tour of Udaipur, visiting the City Palace, museum, the Jagdish temple and lastly the Sahelion Ki Bari "Gardens of the Maidens". Later this evening proceed to the airport/railway station for your onward journey.
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