“GLIMPSE OF EASTERN HIMALAYAS”

ITINERARY 06 NIGHTS / 07 DAYS

NJP RAILWAY STATION / (IXB) BAGDOGRA AIRPORT- GANGTOK (03 NIGHT) - KALIMPONG (01 NIGHT) - DARJEELING (02 NIGHT) - NJP RAILWAY STATION/ (IXB) BAGDOGRA AIRPORT

DAY 01           ARRIVAL NJP STATION / (IXB) BAGDOGRA AIRPORT - GANGTOK

On arrival at NJP Railway Station / (IXB) Bagdogra Airport, (500Ft / 150Mts) you will meet by our local representative who will assist you to board your vehicle to Gangtok (5500 Ft /1677 Mts, 130 Kms / 04 to 05 Hrs), Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 02           GANGTOK

Go for a full day sightseeing covering Rumtek Monastery, Jhakri Water Fall, Droul Chorthen, Research Institute of Tibetology, Directorate of Handicraft & Handloom, Flower Show. Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 03           GANGTOK

After breakfast, in the morning, start for excursion to Tshangu Lake - situated at a height of 12400Ft / 3780 Mts / 43Kms in 3Hrs one way, with an average depth of 50 ft. The cool water of the Lake is perfectly attuned with the scenic beauty around. Back to Gangtok and Overnight at Hotel. (Incase of Land slide or any reason Tshangu Lake is closed we will provided alternate sightseeing).

DAY 04           GANGTOK - KALIMPONG

After breakfast transfer to Kalimpong (3937 Ft / 1200 Mts, 85 Kms / 03 to 04 Hrs), Check in & over night at Hotel.

DAY 05           KALIMPONG - DARJEELING

Today after Breakfast visit Dello hills, Dr. Graham’s Home, Flower Nurseries, Jang-Dong-Palriffo Brang and Durbin Dara Hills. Transfer to Darjeeling (7380 Ft / 2250 Mts, 70 Kms / 03 to 04 Hrs), Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 06           DARJEELING 

Early morning tour to Tiger Hills (8364 Ft / 2550 Mts at around 4 AM) to view sunrise over Kanchendzonga Peak (subject to clear weather). On way back visit Ghoom Monastery, Batasia Loop. After breakfast go for a half-day sight seeing of Japanese Temple, Peace pagoda, Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park & Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (Closed on Thursday), Darjeeling Ropeway Ride (Ticket cost not included & will be approx INR 180.00 per person) Tenzing & Gombu Rock, Tibetan Refugee Self-Help Center (Closed on Sunday) & panoramic view of Tea Estate. Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 07           DARJEELING - NJP RAILWAY STATION / (IXB) BAGDOGRA AIRPORT

Transfer to NJP Railway Station / (IXB) Bagdogra Airport (110 Kms / 04 to 05 Hrs) for your onward connection.

VALID FROM 01^st APRIL 2013 TILL 30^th JUNE 2013

MANDATORY SURCHARGE APPLICABLE FOR TRAVEL BETWEEN 05^th MAY TO 15^th JUNE 2013

The above Rates are per person & in Indian Rupees (INR)

VALID FROM 01^st APRIL 2013 TILL 30^th JUNE 2013

MANDATORY SURCHARGE APPLICABLE FOR TRAVEL BETWEEN 05^th MAY TO 15^th JUNE 2013

The above Rates are per person & in Indian Rupees (INR)

VALID FROM 01^st APRIL 2013 TILL 30^th JUNE 2013

MANDATORY SURCHARGE APPLICABLE FOR TRAVEL BETWEEN 05^th MAY TO 15^th JUNE 2013

The above Rates are per person & in Indian Rupees (INR)

Please note that Xylo / Innova / Scorpio will be provided to the guest for the complete tour except North Sikkim Tour (Lachen, Lachung). Also while opting for INNOVA please inform the guest to travel light with minimum baggage of one piece per person.  In case of excess baggage the guest will have to opt for an extra vehicle for carrying the excess baggage. The cost for this will be collected directly from the guest. Only 06 Heads will be allowed in a Xylo / Scorpio / Innova including Child & 08 Heads in Non Ac Tata Sumo / Similar including Child.

COST BASED ON (valid from 01^st APRIL 2013 TILL 30^th JUNE 2013for Indian National only)

• Twin Sharing Per Person
• Extra Person / Child With Bed (CWB) sharing the Room on mattress
• 02 – 03 Pax - All Transfer & Sightseeing by 01 NON AC Indica / Wagon r / Tata Sumo / Similar
• 04 – 08 Pax - All Transfer & Sightseeing by 01 NON AC Tata Sumo / Similar & except Gangtok local sightseeing by Wagon R / Similar
• Meal Plan as per the details mentioned in the Hotel Bracket in BLUE.

THE COST INCLUDES

·         15% Agent Commission (NO COMMISSION ON EPSR = Extra Person Sharing the Room; CWB = Child with Bed; CNB = Child with no Bed; SRS = Single Room Rate & Meals Supplement of an ADULT OR CHILDREN)

• Meet & Greet upon arrival at Airport / NJP Station
• Hotel Accommodation as per the name mentioned in the Category for duration as mentioned in the itinerary.
• All applicable Transfers & Sightseeing by NON AC vehicle which will not be at disposal and will be exclusively used for the guest as per the itinerary only (on point to point basis). This vehicle will also change sector wise.

THE COST DOES NOT INCLUDE

• Government Service Tax as applicable (as on date 01/04/2012 it is 3.09%)
• Cost for supplementary service, optional Tours, Up-gradation Charges, Guide, Sightseeing entrance fees.
• Cost for Airfare, Train fare, Insurance Premiums, Rafting Charges.
• Cost for service provided on a personal request.
• Cost for personal expenses such as laundry, bottled water, soft drinks, incidentals, porter charges, tips etc.
• Cost for any other service not mentioned under the “Cost Includes” head.
• Difference in cost arising due to change in Taxes by the Government which will have to be collected directly ON ARRIVAL.
• Difference in cost arising due to change in Fuel price (Calculation based on Petrol INR 75 per liter & Diesel INR 44 per liter)
• Difference in cost arising due to extra usage of vehicle, other than scheduled & mentioned in the itinerary.
• Difference in cost arising due to mishaps, political unrest, natural calamities like - landslides, road blockage, etc. In such case extra will have to be paid on the spot by the guest directly.

Supplement for ONESIDE Pickup OR Drop to/from Darjeeling/Kalimpong/Gangtok will be as follows-

THE FOLLOWING POINTS ARE TO BE NOTED FOR CHILD RATE

·         Children above 10+ years will be charged 100% as per Adult Rate (EPSR)

·         Children of 5+ to 10 sharing parent’s room will be charged as per CWB or CNB

·         Children below 5 years Complimentary

(Hotels are very strict with the child policy. Please carry the age proof so that it can be produced when asked for)