NORTH EAST RETREAT
Daywise Itinerary
As you will arrive at Siliguri, our representative will be waiting for you to transfer you to Gangtok (5,500 ft.). On your journey to Gangtok (5,500 Feet), you will be passing through rolling tea plantations up and down the hill and visit. (if time permits). Evening free for roaming M.G. Marg (own).
Kickstart your day with a hearty meal as today is going to be a fun day. According to your pre decided schedule, you will be visiting Tsomgo Lake (12,400 Feet), a high-altitude lake that is sacred to both Hindus and Buddhist. After spending a few minutes at the lake, you will visit the Harbhajan Singh Baba Mandir (13,200 Feet).Sepoy/Honorary Captain Baba Harbhajan Singh (1946–1968) was an Indian Army soldier who served from 30 June 1965 to 4 October 1968. He is said to serve the Indian Army even after his death by coming in dreams of soldiers and telling them the plans of their enemies.This temple is dedicated to him.
Today as per our pre planned schedule Dig into early morning breakfast and go for a sightseeing tour. As per your itinerary, today you will be visiting Tashi view point, Ganesh Tok, Hanuman Tok, Cottage Industry and Handicraft Center,Plant conservatory Institute of Tibetology, Dro-dul Chorten, Enchey Monastery & Banjakhri Falls.
After Early Breakfast Transfer to Pelling Pelling is a small town in the northeastern Indian state of Sikkim, at the foothills of Mount Khangchendzonga. The late-17th-century Buddhist Sanga Choling Monastery has mountain views. Pemayangtse Monastery features wall paintings, sculptures and a gold-plated statue of Guru Padsambhava. Overlooking a valley, the 17th-century Rabdentse Palace, now in ruins, still has evidence of the king’s bedroom and kitchen. After reaching pelling-Check in to the hotel & take rest.
After breakfast at hotel – Drive for Full Day Sightseeing of Pelling and its surroundings - The routes are forested and the botanical and zoological richness is inspiring - Places of visit are Rimbi water Falls, RimbiRock Garden, Khecheopalri 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 Khecheopalri Monastery, Kanchenjunga WaterFalls,Pemayangtse Monastery,Rabdentse ruins,Pelling skywalk, the scenic view from the top of the ruin to the mystic heights of Kanchendzonga ranges is something to be cherished.
Day After Early Breakfast Transfer to Darjeeling, Darjeeling is a town in India's West Bengal state, in the Himalayan foothills. Once a summer resort for the British Raj elite, it remains the terminus of the narrow-gauge Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, or “Toy Train,” completed in 1881.
Early in the morning, we will leave for Tiger Hill to witness the sunrise over Mt. Kanchendzonga. Return to the hotel and en-route visit Ghoom Monastery and Batasia Loop. Later, after breakfast visit Rope way (own Cost) Himalayan Mountaineering Institute & P.N. Zoological Park (closed on Thursday), Tenzing Rock, Peace Pagoda,Tibetan Refugee Center (closed on Sunday) and Tea Garden (outer view).
After breakfast check out from the hotel and leave for siliguri along with sweet memories for onward destination.
Inclusions
●07 Nights Hotel accommodation as mentioned
●Darjeeling: Breakfast & Dinner
● Gangtok: Breakfast & Dinner
● Pelling: Breakfast & Dinner
● 08 Days 01 Private Vehicle for all sightseeing as per itinerary. You can upgrade to other vehicle. Please note that AC would be switched off on the hills.
● Pick-up and drop off.
● Permit included (Changu lake, Baba Mandir)
● An experienced driver would work as a guide.
●Driver Allowances.
● No hidden Cost.
Exclusions
● Does not include hard drinks, liquor, mineral water in hotel, or soft drinks/juices.
● GST 5%
● Does not include entrance fees at monasteries / monuments / museums.
● Does not include a specialized guide.
● Extras of personal nature such as personal tips, laundry charges, additional tour charges.
● Insurance, medical & emergency rescue costs, loss of baggage & natural calamities.
● Lunch, beverages and meals other than the meal plan.
● Flight/rail tickets.
● All that is not included in the “included in package” column
Policies
➢ All the rates mentioned are valid for Indian nationals only
➢ Please read emails carefully and understand the contents and prices.
➢ All the email conversations will also be part of your contract with us once you make the booking.
➢ General hotel check in time: 1 pm and check out time: 11am (for accommodations) if arrival time is not mentioned. The reservations will be released at 6 pm.
➢ In case of non-availability of the rooms at our respective hotels for reasons, the hotel would be arranging alternative/ similar accommodation.
➢ Hotels suggested above are subject to availability on dates and prior confirmation and in case we do not find rooms in above hotels in any circumstances we will arrange the same in similar category hotels for parallel arrangements.
➢ Charges for ac i heater will be extra and as per hotel to hotel basis.
➢ Please take care of the belongings before leaving the car or hotels. Company is not responsible for any loss.
➢ As per the directive given by the government of India, all Indian/foreign nationals are required to provide proper proof of identification upon check-in. valid identification documents are: passport & visa together, voters’ ID card, current driver’s license. All the documents must include a photograph.
➢ Hotel /camps or any kind of accommodation can deny stay if valid id proof is not provided. Company is not responsible for any id proof related issues.
➢ For extra adult many hotels provide an extra mattress also instead of an extra bed. Kindly inform us in advance if you prefer only an extra bed instead of an extra mattress.
➢ Due to any reason, if vehicle breaks down due to technical reasons we will try our best to arrange another vehicle as soon as possible for the major problems. For minor problems which will not take much time, vehicles will be repaired. Kindly cooperate.
➢ We shall not be responsible for any delays & alterations in the program or expenses incurred directly or indirectly due to natural hazards, flight cancellations, accident, breakdown of transport, weather, sickness, landslides, closures/blockades due to political unrest or any such incidents.
➢ Ac will not work in all hill areas or stopped/parked vehicles.
➢ Pick up and drop point will be one only (if multiple pickups and drop please mention email conversation before booking).
