DARJEELING / GANGTOK / MARTAM / SILIGURI
Day 1 :
Upon arrival in Bagdogra Apt - Darjeeling by surface. Morning arrive at Bagdogra airport, your gateway to the Eastern Himalayas. Upon arrival you will be transferred to Darjeeling by surface approx. 110 kms and a pleasant 3 hours drive away. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay
Day 2 : Darjeeling : Full day Local tour
Early morning sunrise excursion to Tiger hill en-route visit to Yigacholing Ghoom Monastery, Batasia Loop and the War Memorial. After breakfast full day local tour covering HMI, Himalayan Zoological Park, Tibetan Self Help Centre and nearest tea garden to witness the orthodox manufacturing of Darjeeling tea. Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 3 : Darjeeling - Gangtok
Morning after breakfast you depart for Gangtok, (110 kms, 5 hrs drive) the capital of Sikkim. Lunch will be en route. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 4 : Gangtok
On this tour we visit the Enchey Monastery, the Do Drul Chorten, the Research Institute of Tibetology, Purba Chorten, Government Institute of Cottage Industries (GICI) and excursion to Ganesh Tok and Hanuman Tok which offers the breathtaking view of Gangtok town and its surrounding valleys including the Himalayas. O/N Hotel.
Day 5 : Gangtok - Martam
AM: Drive to Martam via Rumtek Monastery, 30 kms from Gangtok . Rumtek Monastery is the seat of HH Karmapa of the Kagyu order of Tibetan Buddhism, where one can admire some of the most unique religious art objects in the world. Martam Village resort is located amidst beautiful Sikkimese villages. Here one can take a leisure walk around the villages or simply enjoy the serenity and peaceful surroundings Overnight at Martam Village Resort.
Day 6 : Martam –Siliguri
AM: At leisure.
PM: Drive to Siliguri passes through the beautiful landscape. The road runs parallel to the River Teesta with its rapids and falls is one of the finest stretch of landscape in the world. In Siliguri visit the Salugara Monastery and local market. O/N Hotel.
Day 7: Siliguri- Bagdogra
After breakfast drive to Bagdogra airport for departure flight to Bangkok.
| No. of pax |
Double per person |
Single room supplement |
| 1 |
USD1,200 |
USD180 |
| 2 - 4 |
840 |
180 pp |
TOUR COST INCLUDES:
1) All land transfers by a private car
2) Accommodation on twin sharing basis
3) All meals.
4) Water bottles
5) Local Guide
6) Entrance fees to the museums and parks
7) Sikkim permit and Govt. Taxes
Excludes:
1) any expenses of personal nature
2) alcohol, table drinks, laundry and communication charges
3) Special Toy Train Ride USD10 per pax.
4) Sikkimese cuisine USD10 per pax, per meal.
5) insurance and evacuation charges in case of emergency
