Magnificent North-East India

Magnificent North-East India is a scrupulously planned tour itinerary, studded with visits to picturesque valleys of Assam, romantic rendezvous with natural splendor at tea gardens of Darjeeling and a journey into a fascinating cultural milieu.  The region is studded with beauteous creeks, gorgeous valleys exuding emerald hues and wide range of fauna; a sojourn to the region thus will be a tranquilizing experience.  So move towards North-East India for an enthralling touring experience.

Day-By-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Kalimpong
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. Check into Hotel / resort – Evening free to roam around the local market or nursery - Over night stay at Kalimpong.
 
Day 2: Kalimpong- Gangtok
Sight Seeing in Kalimpong & Transfer to Gangtok - Morning breakfast in hotel – Drive for sight seeing at Kalimpong - Transfer to Gangtok – Check into Hotel – Evening free to roam around M G Road or Lal Market - Over Night stay at Gangtok.
 
Day 3: Excursion to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir 
Excursion to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir (Full Day) - Morning breakfast at hotel –  Excursion to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir - Back to Gangtok - Evening free to roam around M G Road (Mall) or local Shopping center - Over Night stay at Gangtok.
 
Day 4: Gangtok - Pelling
Sight Seeing at Gangtok (Half Day) & Transfer to Pelling - Check into hotel - Evening free to roam around the small settlement - Over Night stay at Pelling.
 
Day 5: Full Day Sightseeing
Pelling Local sightseeing (Full Day) - After breakfast at hotel – Drive for Full Day Sight Seeing. Back to hotel – Evening free to roam around the helipad or Shopping center - Over Night stay at Pelling.
 
Day 6: Transfer to Darjeeling
Transfer to Darjeeling -  After breakfast at hotel and then forwarding journey to  Darjeeling - Check into hotel – Evening free - Over Night stay at Darjeeling.
 
Day 7: Darjeeling Half Day Sightseeing
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) – Back to hotel for breakfast - After breakfast rest for half an hour After breakfast next round of sight seeing - Back to hotel – Evening free to stroll around the area -  Overnight stay at Darjeeling.
 
Day 8: Departure
Departure – Darjeeling 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.

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 - Kalimpong is a historical destination on the old silk route - It is situated on the foothills of the Himalayas at an elevation of 1243 meters / 4078 feet - Kalimpong is a hill station buzzing with colorful people with lovely orchids, Gladiolus, rarest cacti and nurseries and offers spectacular views of the Mount Kanchendzonga and its range - It is ideal setting with milder climate for walks - Check into Hotel / resort – Evening free to roam around the local market or nursery - Over night stay at Kalimpong.

Sight Seeing in Kalimpong & Transfer to Gangtok - Morning breakfast in hotel – Drive for sight seeing at Kalimpong - 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 – 130 Kilometers 3 – 3 ½ hours -  Gangtok – The capital of the 22nd State of India, Sikkim is one of the most beautiful hill station with varied options for tourist – It is known for the monastery, Orchids, High altitude Lake and butterflies – Gangtok is the hub of all tourist activities – Lachung, Lachen, Pelling, Namchi and other places of interest are all access able from here - Check into Hotel – Evening free to roam around M G Road or Lal Market - 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.

Sight Seeing at Gangtok (Half Day) & Transfer to Pelling - After breakfast at hotel, depart  for  Half  day city  tour of  Gangtok -  Visit the Directorate of  Handicrafts and Handlooms, Research Institute of Tibetology, Chorten (Stupa), Flower Show - Next a drive of 140 kilometers 3 ½ - 4 hours  through scenic road – 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 - 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.

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, 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.

Transfer to Darjeeling -  After breakfast at hotel and then forwarding journey to  Darjeeling – The road is scenic and pass through Gyalsing and Jorethang - Transfer to Darjeeling takes nearly 135 Kilometers 3 – 3 ½ hours – It is situated t 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.

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 – Evening free to stroll around the area -  Overnight stay at Darjeeling.

Departure – Darjeeling 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.