HIMALAYAN ORCHID (Kalimpong 1N – Gangtok 3N – Lachung 2N – Darjeeling 2N)

North East Tour 20

Day 1 : NJP Rly Stn / IXB Airport – Kalimpong (About 85 kms/3 hrs)

Meet & Greet on arrival at NJP station / IXB airport & transfer to Kalimpong – Kalimpong is a pretty hill station, with majestic Himalayas in the background and gently rolling hills around. It has a relaxed and unhurried air about it. On arrival check-in to your hotel & rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight stay will be at Kalimpong.

Day 2 : Kalimpong – Gangtok (About 80 Kms /3 Hrs)

After early breakfast visit Mangal Dham, Deolo Hill, Dr.Graham’s Home & Flower Nurseries back to hotel. After lunch drive to Gangtok- “The Capital City of Sikkim”. On arrival check-in to your hotel. Overnight stay will be at Gangtok.

Day 3 : Gangtok (Trip to Tsomgo Lake & Baba mandir)

Start for a half day excursion trip to Tsomgo Lake (12,400 ft.) & Baba Harbhajan Singh Memorial (13200 ft) 52 kms from Gangtok city. Tsomgo Lake freezes completely during the winter and is much revered by the locals. Overnight stay will be at Gangtok.

Day 4 : Gangtok – Lachung (About 117 kms / 6 hrs)

After breakfast pick up (at 9.00 am) from Hotel at Gangtok & drive to Lachung (altitude 8610 ft). Enroute visit Singhik View point, Seven Sisters Water Falls, (Lunch at Namak), Naga Water Falls, (Tea break at Chungthang) Arrive Lachung in the evening. Dinner at hotel. Overnight stay will be at Lachung.

Day 05: Lachung –Yumthang Excursion (24 Km. & 11,800 ft)

Early Morning drive 24 km to Yumthang-valley (known as Valley of Flowers); Yumthang is the summer grazing ground of the Yaks & winter playgrounds of Yetis. On the way back visit Hot Spring considered to have medicinal properties. Back to resort for lunch. Spent afternoon interacting with the local people and their day-to-day activities and lifestyle. Overnight stay will be at Lachung.

Day 06: Lachung - Gangtok (About 117kms/6 hrs)

After breakfast (8.00 am,) take the transfer to Gangtok enroute witness the Beautification of the wonderful Bheema & Twin Falls. On arrival at Gangtok check-in to your hotel. Overnight stay will be at Gangtok.

Day 07: Gangtok sight seeing - Darjeeling

This morning start for a half day city tour of Gangtok covering Rumtek Monastery, Botanical Garden, Dro-Dul Chorten, Institute of Tibetology, Flower show and Handicraft Centre. Afternoon proceed to Darjeeling (7,100 ft.) is one of the most magnificent Hill Resorts in the World. On arrival check-in to your hotel. Overnight stay will be at Darjeeling.

Day 08: Darjeeling (Local sight seeing)

Early Morning (at 0400 am) drive to Tiger hill to watch the spectacular sunrise over Mt. Khangchendzonga (28,208 ft. Worlds third highest peak), on your way back visit Ghoom Monastery and Batasia Loop. After breakfast visit Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park (closed on Thursday) Tenzing Rock, Tibetan Refugee Self-help Centre (closed on Sunday), Tea Garden (outer view), and Japanese Temple. Overnight stay will be at Darjeeling.

Day 09: Darjeeling – NJP Rly station/ IXB airport (100 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.

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Inclusions

•  All meals except main meals in city
•  All ground transport, airport transfers, and flights
•  All accommodations
•  Sightseeing in city
•  All applicable permits and entrance fees
•  Full trek staff arrangements a Trek Leader and guides
•  State taxes
•  Porters or pack animals to carry equipments
•  Use of Trek Pack

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Exclusions

•  All meals except main meals in city
•  All ground transport, airport transfers, and flights
•  All accommodations
•  Sightseeing in city
•  All applicable permits and entrance fees
•  Full trek staff arrangements a Trek Leader and guides
•  State taxes
•  Porters or pack animals to carry equipments
•  Use of Trek Pack

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Remarks

•  All meals except main meals in city
•  All ground transport, airport transfers, and flights
•  All accommodations
•  Sightseeing in city
•  All applicable permits and entrance fees
•  Full trek staff arrangements a Trek Leader and guides
•  State taxes
•  Porters or pack animals to carry equipments
•  Use of Trek Pack

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• ^*Based on min. 06 Travellers.
• ^*on travel on regular dates.