The Valley of Flower “ Special”
Package Duration
10 Nights/11 Days
Dastination Covered
Darjeeling - Gangtok - Pelling - Lachung - Kalimpong
 
Package Detail
Package Itinarary

Day 1:Arrival & Transfer to Kalimpong
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 assist guest to proceed to Kalimpong - Nearly 85 Kilometers, 3 ½ - 4 Hours drive - Kalimpong is a historical destination situated on the old silk route - It is situated on the foothills of the Himalayas at an elevation of 1243 meters / 4078 feet with lots of greenery - Kalimpong is a hill station buzzing with colorful people and bazaar – Specialty are the nurseries with orchids, Gladiolus, rarest cacti, etc – There are historical buildings over 50 nurseries and offers spectacular views of the Mount Kanchendzonga and its range - It is ideal setting with milder climate and various tourist options - Check into Hotel / resort – Evening free to roam around the local market or nursery - Over night stay at Kalimpong

Day 2 :Sight Seeing at Kalimpong and Transfer to Gangtok
After breakfast at  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)   &   Transfer  to  Gangtok – Nearly 105 kilometers – 2  2 ½ hours drive - Gangtok is the capital of Sikkim the 22nd state of India – The diversity is from tranquility to adventure, land of monastery, mystic rituals & festivals at an height of 1670 meters / 5480 feet and is the most visited spot of India - It is one of the most beautiful town with varieties of Rhododendron, Orchids and butterflies - Check into hotel – Evening free to stroll around M G Road or the local Market – Overnight stay at Gangtok

Day 3: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

Day 4:Transfer to Lachung
Early morning breakfast – Next start for North Sikkim package tour – Leave Gangtok at about 10 A M  proceed to Lachung 119 kilometers – 4 ½ hours – 5 ½ hours – Lachung is situated at an altitude of 8600 feet - On the way stop and enjoy a few  wonderful  locations  like  Tashi  Viewpoint, Kabi Lungstok, Naga Waterfalls,  confluence  of  Lachen chu  and Lachung  Chu at Chungthang, Twin Waterfalls  and  Bhim Nala Waterfalls -  Lunch will be served at Namok -  The roads are colored with full bloom of Primulae, Rhododendrons and many other Alpine flowers Guest specially during spring – Guest are likely to reach Lachung at late afternoon or early evening -  Check into the hotel / resort - Evening free to stroll around the village - Dinner will be  served  at about  8 PM – Overnight stay at Lachung

Day 5:Sight Seeing at Yumthang
After  breakfast  drive towards  Yumthang situated at an elevation of nearly  11800 feet - On the way you  may visit  the famous  hot  spring which is known for its curative properties of skin diseases -  Yumthang  is a  valley near the river Lachung Chu surrounded  by  mountains where  the  tree line  ends - In spring the  valley  erupts  in riots  of  colors as Primulae, Rhododendrons and many other Alpine flowers in full bloom along with snow covered valley except in autumn - During winter Yumthang is somber  with snow all around and the snow clad mountains adding to the ethereal  beauty - Return to resort at Lachung for Lunch - After lunch  visit Lachung Monastery, Cottage Industry  and Waterfalls – Evening free to stroll around the village - Dinner will be  served  at about  8 PM – Overnight stay at Lachung

Day 6:Transfer to Gangtok
After breakfast leave for Gangtok - 125 kilometers, 4 – 5 hours drive - On the way stops at Singhik and Mangan - If the weather is fine and the sky is clear one can enjoy the view of Himalayan range with mount Kanchenjunga, mount Pandim, mount Kabru, mount  Simvo, mount Jopuno, mount  Khanchendzonga  and mount Siniolchu -  Various location  offers  a   majestic  view of these peaks hence photography will consume some time – The drive will be smooth due to the scenic beauty as in spring the  forest cover  erupts  in a riot  of  colors as Rhododendrons, Primulae and many other Alpine Flowers  are  in full bloom - Back to Gangtok Evening free to roam around M G Road (Mall) or local Shopping center - Over Night stay at Gangtok

Day 7:Gangtok Sight Seeing (Half Day) & Transfer to Pelling
Visit to Directorate of Handicrafts & Handloom, Research Institute of Tibetology, Do Drul Chorten (Stupa), Enchey Monastery, White Hall, Flower Show – Next drive nearly 135 kilometers, 3 ½ – 4 hours drive - Pelling is situated at an altitude of 2072 meters / 6800 feet - 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

Day 8:Pelling Local sightseeing (Full Day)
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, itis 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

Day 9:Transfer to Darjeeling
A drive of 120 kilometers 3 ½ - 4 hours  through scenic road  via Jorethang and along the River Teesta for a short stretch –  Darjeeling - It is situated at an height of 2123 meters / 70001 feet - It is a land of breathtaking beauty, sloping tea gardens with spectacular views of the Mount Everest is the Queen of the hills – Darjeeling is home to many international Schools and few of the internationally famous site like Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park, Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, etc  – It is also home to the famous World Heritage train – The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR) -  Check into hotel – Evening free - Over Night stay at Darjeeling

Day 10: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 Hillto 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 – Evening free to stroll around the area -  Overnight stay at Darjeeling

Day 11:DepartureDarjeeling to 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) via Mirik - Nearly 105 kilometers 3 ½  - 4 hours drive – Forwarding Journey

Tour Cost
TypePackage Rates (in INR)
Standard Rs. 28000
Deluxe Rs. 29000
Super Deluxe Rs. 33000
Package Includes :
      • Accommodation on twin Sharing Basis.
      • Meal Plan (Please refer Cost sheet)
      • Exclusive Non a/c vehicle for transfers & sightseeing. Please brief to guest that vehicle will not be at disposal it will be available to guest as per itinerary only (point to point basis)
      • All permit fees & hotel taxes (as per itinerary).
      • Rates are valid for INDIAN NATIONALS only.
Package Excludes :
      • Air Fare / Train fare.
      • Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, tips & gratuity, mineral water, soft & hard drinks, rafting, rock climbing, paragliding, joy ride (Toy Train), porterage.
      • 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, which 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.
      • Service Tax   3.09   %
      • Travel Insurance.
      Anything which is not include in the inclusion