Gangtok Kalimpong Tour
- One must visit Nathula Pass. It is very pretty and a high-altitude border point between India and China.
- Visit the third-highest peak in the world that is mounted over by mist and clouds, Mount Kanchenjunga, enjoying the beautiful views of it.
- Visit the Tsomgo Lake which is also known as Frozen Lake, located at an altitude of 12,000 feet.
- Visit this quaint town, Kalimpong, known for its beautiful tea plantations where green slopes meet the rising mist.
- Immerse yourself in peace at Tibetan Buddhist monasteries with rhythmic chanting and fluttering prayer flags.
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Starting from
12,493.00 INR
Tour Itinerary
Upon arrival, you will be taken from NJP Railway Station/Bagdogra Airport to your Gangtok hotel by a driver. En route, you can opt to stop at Kalimpong where you would be rafting on the Teesta River (at extra cost). Then you will proceed to Gangtok and check in to your hotel. Upon checking into your hotel, you could enjoy the rest of the day as well as freshen up. You could proceed to MG Marg in the evening and shop for some unique souvenirs.
Drive from the hotel to be taken by your designated driver for a sightseeing tour to Gangtok. This is one of the popular visit places: Tsomgo Lake popularly known as Changu Lake at an elevation of 3753 m. Enjoy the scenic beauty around you. Walk to the holy Baba Mandir temple, where you will hear the history behind it. You can also visit Nathula Pass, one of the most important pass on the Indo-China border (at your own expense). Enjoy overnight stay in Gangtok.
After check out from the hotel, the drive will take you to Kalimpong. After check in, prepare for a great city tour that comes with an opportunity to see some the most popular landmarks, including the Science Centre, Army Golf Course and Pine View Nursery among others. It is during this time, when you shall marvel at the serene nature views when visiting Dewalu Lookout Point and Durbin Dara Lookout Point. Visit the Zangdok Balri Phodang Monastery, consecrated in 1976 by the Dalai Lama. Overnight at Kalimpong.
Pack your bags and check out from your hotel in Kalimpong. The driver will pick you up from the hotel and take you to NJP Station/ Bagdogra Airport (IXB) in Siliguri where your exhilarating 4-day tour will come to an end.
Description
A Trivial Pursuit to Discover the Magic of Gangtok and Kalimpong
Explore the scenic towns of Gangtok and Kalimpong, the picture-postcard of green landscapes, vibrant markets, and treasures of cultures. Perched atop a mountain range, Gangtok offers you an uninterrupted view of Kanchenjunga, the world's third highest peak. On the other hand, Kalimpong, enchants the tourists with the serene tea plantations, blooming orchards laden with fruits, and peaceful Buddhist monasteries. Relish each moment of your four-day journey with local flavors and buying souvenirs from the busy markets along the way.
Gangtok-Kalimpong tour with a brief overview
The pickup and dropping points would be at Bagdogra Airport/NJP Railway Station
Pick-up and dropping time to be decided according to the convenience of the passengers
Tour: Gangtok-Kalimpong
No of Days : 4 days, 3 nights
Type of tour: Private Tour-some customizing options on request
Surcharge to be levied seasonally during April-June, October and mid-December to early January .
Gangtok-Kalimpong tour has these components
Daily breakfast during the tour
Accommodations at pretty good rated hotels at upgraded options on request
Special Vehicle: Hatchback or Innova, according to the size of the group
All tolls, parking, fuel and driver charges included
Permits arranged for hassle-free exploration
Important: If you do not select your preferred room category, a room in the basic category will be provided by default.
Trip Highlights: What to Expect
Day 1: Arrival at Bagdogra Airport
Starting your trip in Gangtok
Begin with a short flight from Gangtok Railway Station or Bagdogra Airport and head to the hill town of Gangtok. Witness the rhythm created by dotting the landscape with monasteries and tea plantations.
Witness the beauty of Tsomgo Lake
Visit the enchanting Tsomgo Lake that changes its shade according to the sunrays. If you are an adventurous one, then take paragliding over the valleys for the same experience.
Explore the flora and culture of Kalimpong
Visit orchid nurseries and for rare exotic plants such as tulips or rare cactus. Colorful prayers flags swaying in the silent Buddhist monasteries tend to soothe the soul.
Visit local bazaars to leisurely stroll through narrow lanes. Find authentic souvenirs that have a handcrafted look of the local culture of that region.
Savor the local cuisine
Right from the spicy thukpa to the hot momos, each dish will be a journey of gastronomical feast. Each meal is sure to be a culinary adventure.
Trivikal offers you an unmatched, seamless, and memorable journey, filled with vibrant experiences and moments of serenity. You could be all three-nature lover, adventure enthusiast, and a culture aficionado-and this tour has something special in store for you all.
Book yourself into some adventure today with Gangtok-Kalimpong, where breathtaking views with the spiritual ambience will rejuvenate your soul.
Policies
- If cancellation are made 30 days before the date of travel then 25.0% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees
- If cancellation are made 15 days to 30 days before the date of travel then 50.0% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees
- If cancellation are made 0 days to 15 days before the date of travel then 100.0% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees
- In the event of unforeseen weather conditions, union issues, government restrictions, or any other circumstances beyond human control, certain trips or activities may be cancelled. In such cases, alternate feasible options will be provided. However, a cash refund will not be available.
Know Before You Go
- Hotel Specifications:- Standard Room - A Standard hotel room means a compact accommodation with basic amenities such as queen sized bed, proper lighting, toilet with running water, ventilation and door locking system with proper cleanliness & hygiene | Deluxe Room - A Deluxe hotel room generally has a view (city, mountains, river,etc) which is subject to availability. The room has all the facilities of a standard room with additional amenities like a slightly larger area, television, telephone, bath towels. | Super Deluxe Room - A Super Deluxe room is spacious and offers a great view and has a king sized bed. Along with the facilities of a deluxe room, it also has a sofa, chair, table.
- ID proof is mandatory for each individual guest at the time of booking, and also upon arrival. PAN card and aadhar card will not be considered as valid address proof.
- Guidelines issued by the State-Government is to be followed. Social distancing to be maintained. Frequent hand sanitization and use of masks recommended.
- Trivikal reserves the right to rearrange or change the itinerary for reasons that are beyond control like Natural calamity, weather conditions, road block etc.
- Pick up from the airport should be mandatorily between 5 am to 7 pm. Beyond these timings, it is recommended to stay in Siliguri & Traveller is advised to let Trivikal know before booking if they are arriving after 7 PM in Siliguri so that Trivikal can rearrange their Itinerary.
- By default, We arrange a standard room in the category that the traveler decides to book. In case a traveller prefers an upper category room or a suite, they are requested to inform before booking the package.
- As per North East guidelines, Vehicles are not on disposal & may not deviate from the itinerary unless any issue occurs such as bad weather, Political/social disturbances, roadblocks, VVIP movements & state transport rule prohibition. Transport services are from point to point only. Also, Sumo/Bolero is not allowed in the main market area between 8:00 – 20:00 thus these vehicles are not allowed to drop/pick up the travellers directly to/from hotels in Sikkim, Darjeeling, Gangtok & Pelling.
- Nathula Pass is Indo-China Border which is operated by the Indian Army. There are some limitations to the entry of civilians therefore this place is optional in the itinerary. Travellers can opt for visiting this place at an additional charge directly to the tour operator. However, whether the travellers will be permitted to Nathula pass still depends on the instructions of Sikkim Tourism on the particular day of visit morning at 09:30 AM. Also, Nathula Check Post closes at 10:30 am & is closed on Monday & Tuesday every week.
- Nathula Pass can be added at an extra cost 4000 INR/car, payable on the spot and is subjected to availability. (Applicable if Tsomgo Lake and Baba Mandir are included in the package.
- The services in Tata Sumo/bolero/ non-luxury car (Allotted from Govt. local union) cannot be guaranteed in a good condition as the vehicles are usually very old and are already driven for more than 1 lakh kilometre in hilly terrains. We avoid arranging these cars for travellers.
- Trivikal may do their best to provide an accommodation out of the accommodation list shared with the guest however a *similar hotel in the category booked by the traveller may also be assigned pertaining to various reasons like unavailability, Maintenance, Security, feedback from multiple guests & extenuating circumstances like an accident at a hotel or intervention of local authorities, bad weather, Political/social disturbances, roadblocks, VVIP movements & state transport rule prohibition. We will inform you about the change & reasons behind it in advance.
- Heavy rainfalls are observed between June – September which means that real time itinerary changes are possible. Trivikal will arrange alternate sightseeing for the travellers however cost of alternative accommodation needs to be borne by the customer as the hotels prebooked execute their cancellation policies & are nonrefundable. This is generally what happens when you book the hotels yourself as well.
- In case of unforeseen weather conditions or government restrictions, certain activities or sightseeing may be cancelled and in such cases, the operator will try to provide an alternate feasible activity when it’s possible. A refund may not be applicable & we may not be responsible for any costs arising out of unforeseen circumstances like landslides, road blocks, bad weather, etc
- Foreigners are not allowed to visit the Baba Mandir.
- Any sightseeing point which is not completed due to time constraints, traffic jam, natural calamity, travelers starting late, permits issued late or any other reason beyond control, Trivikal does not take the liability for a refund or a discount.
- Real time cancellation is not entertained due to any reasons whatsoever. There will be no refund applicable. Rescheduling date of travel is treated as cancellation. 100% of the tour cost will be charged as cancellation fee due to charges levied in pre-planning & pre-bookings.
- Cancellation as per cancellation policies on the website.
- GST is applicable to the package and not mentioned in the above cost.
- Air Fare / Train fare /Bus fare are not included in the package.
- The traveler will have to take care of their international airfare, visa fees, airport tax or any kind of insurance cover.
- The tour takes place through an Eco-friendly zone; do not encourage littering the local sites or campsites.
- Do not consume alcohol or any other intoxicants during the tour.
- Rescheduling Policy for Private (Standard & Deluxe Package) & Group Bookings: 1) If rescheduling is made 7 days after the Booking Date till 15 days prior to the Date of Travel then 30.0% of the total tour cost will be charged as rescheduling fees. | 2) If rescheduling is made 0 days to 15 days before the Date of Travel then 100.0% of the total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees. | 3) If bookings are made 15 days before the Date of Travel no rescheduling & modifications will be made.
- Rescheduling Policy for Private (Super Deluxe) & Hotel Specific Bookings: No modification or Rescheduling will be catered. A standard cancellation policy will be applicable for such cases.
- Force Majeure: In cases of force majeure events (e.g., natural disasters, political unrest, or other unforeseeable circumstances), [Trivikal] reserves the right to reschedule Tours & treks or offer alternative itineraries to ensure the safety and well-being of clients and staff.
- Cancellation After Rescheduling: Clients who reschedule their tours or treks but later decide to cancel will be subject to our standard cancellation policy. Any rescheduling fees paid will be non-refundable.
Inclusions
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Driver
Permits
Transfers
Meals
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