Splendours Of East
Travel Duration : 10 Days/ 9 Nights
Destinations Covered : Kolkata – Bagdogra - Kalimpong – Gangtok – Pelling – Darjeeling - Kolkata or Delhi
Day 01: Arrive Kolkata by International flight
Today you will arrive at Kolkata International airport. Meeting & Assistance on arrival, Our Representative welcome & escort you by a private car & transfer to the hotel, whilst room, the keys and check-in is organized, our representative would hand over the documents and brief the tour programme to you. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 02: Kolkata
After breakfast, half day sightseeing tour of Kolkata visiting Victoria Memorial built of white makrana marble from Rajasthan in commemoration of Queen Victoria and as a symbol of her Indian Empire. Kali Temple built and Jain Temple on the north side of belgachai road is the Paresnath Jain Temple, this ornate Digamber Jain Temple built in the central Indian style by a Jeweller in 1867, is dedicated to the 10th Tirathankara. Afternoon free to relax. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 03: Bagdogra/Kalimpong by flight
Bagdogra/Kalimpong by road After breakfast, you will be transferred to Kolkata airport in time to connect your flight to Bagdogra. Meet/Assist on arrival at the airport & driven by your private car & driver to Kalimpong & check-in at Hotel. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 04: Kalimpong/Gangtok
After breakfast visit Dello hills, Dr. Graham’s Home, Flower Nurseries & then driven by your private car & driver to Gangtok & check-in at Hotel. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 05: Gangtok
After breakfast, half day sightseeing tour of Gangtok visiting Rumtek Monastery, Jhakri Water Falls along with Droul Chorthen, Research Institute of Tibetology, Directorate of Handicraft & Handloom & Flower Show. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 06: Gangtok/Pelling
After breakfast, you will be driven by your private car & driver to Pelling and check-in at Hotel. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 07: Pelling
After breakfast you drive to Yuksom (35 Kms / 02 Hrs) on way visit Darap Village, Rimbi Water fall & Hydro Project, Khecheopalri Lake (6000 Ft / 1829 Mts), It is one of the sacred Buddhist mountain lake and it is believed that whatever is wished in front of the lake comes true. A further drive takes you to Yuksom (the meeting place of three monks) - the first capital of Sikkim. This was the place where the first Chogyal (a ruling dynasty in Sikkim) was crowned. Evening Back to Pelling and Overnight at Hotel
Day 08: Pelling/Darjeeling
After breakfast, you will be driven by your private car & driver to Darjeeling and check-in at Hotel. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 09: 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), Tenzing & Gombu Rock, Tibetan Refugee Self-Help Center (Closed on Sunday) & Tea Estate OR visit to Rock Garden & Ganga Maya Lake. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 10: Darjeeling/Bagdogra Airport
After breakfast, you will be driven by your private car & driver to Bagdogra airport in time to connect your onward flight to your next destination.