Queen of the Hills” is a popular nickname for Darjeeling, reflecting its majestic beauty, cool climate, and colonial charm. Here’s a quick snapshot of why Darjeeling earns this royal title:
Assistance at the airport on arrival and drive to Darjeeling.Overnight at Darjeeling. DARJEELING: Standing high in the Himalayas at an altitude of 2134m, ‘Dorje Ling’, or place of the Thunderbolt, offers breathtaking views of snow-capped mountain peaks, with the Kanchendzonga rising higher than all the others. Often referred to as the “Queen of the Hills”, it remains just as alluring with its tiny waterfalls, little villages and a narrow gauge railway track. Surrounded by World Famous Tea Gardens and snow capped mountains, Darjeeling remains one of the most exotic destinations. Graeme Westlake in his book ‘An introduction to hill stations on India’ refers to Darjeeling as having “A view Scarcely Unrivalled on Earth”.
Approx Distance: 80 Km • Est. Travel Time: 3 hours
Early morning at around 04:00 AM drive to 8000 feet / 2440 meters Tiger Hill (subject to availability of coupons)to view sunrise over Kanchendzonga Peak (subject to clear weather) , after visit transfer back to hotel for breakfast. After breakfast you will be visiting the places like -Tenzing/ Gumpo Rock, Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park & Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (Closed on Thursday), Tea Garden (panoramic view), Japanese temple Peace pagoda, Tibetan Refugee center (closed on Sunday)evening free to stroll around the market, Overnight at Darjeeling.
The Darjeeling to Mirik excursion is a refreshing getaway that offers a blend of scenic beauty, tranquility, and cultural richness. Located just 49 km away from Darjeeling, Mirik is a charming hill station in the Darjeeling district of West Bengal, known for its serene lakes, lush tea gardens, and panoramic views of the Himalayas. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or a short day trip, the journey from Darjeeling to Mirik is filled with captivating landscapes and unforgettable experiences.
Breakfast at the hotel and drive to NJP Railway Station / Airport in time for train/flight to onward destination. END OF SERVICE
• Transport as per program on Point to Point basis and not on disposal basis
• Assistance by our rep at Bagdogra airport
• On tour assistance on call by our file handling executive
• Any Airfare/ Train Tickets
• Any portage at airports and hotels, Camera/Videographer Charges, Guide charges, Entrances & Incidentals, Tips, Insurance, Wine, Mineral Water, Telephone Charges and all items of personal nature.
• Any services not specifically mentioned in the inclusions.
• Expenses caused by factors beyond our control like rail and flight delays, roadblocks, Landslide, vehicle mal-functions, political disturbances etc.
• NOTE: Anything not in inclusions is excluded
• In case of any diversion due to landslide/road block any additional cost incurred with be payable directly by the guest.
• Vehicle will be provided as per itinerary (point to point basis, and no disposal).
• In this sector the same vehicle irrespective of the vehicle type is not allowed to do the entire tour due to various restrictions at each destinations. Vehicles will be changed and our executives will keep the guests informed about the same.
• Please ask the guest to carry valid ID proof (PAN Card /Aadhar Card not acceptable) and 4 copy passport size photographs for Tsomgo Lake/Baba Mandir Visit. These excursions are subject to road and weather conditions. Once the permits have been issued in case you are unable to reach the points because of a landslide / road block / snowfall, there will be no refund applicable.
• Please be informed that the roads while travelling to North and West Sikkim are not in the best condition .While going to North Sikkim, only 6 people including driver, with limited luggage is allowed and is allowed in a luxury vehicle. This is due to steep, uphill and bumpy roads.
• A few sightseeing places are closed on particular days of the week in every destination. While routing the program a few points may be closed on particular days of sightseeing in which case alternate open points in the city will be covered but it will not be possible to cover those closed points on next day.
• Tiger Hill in Darjeeling cannot be guaranteed as there is a limitation on the total number of vehicles permitted to visit every day, in case the visit cannot be done early in the morning, the point will be visited anytime during the day.
• Ac will be switched off while travelling to uphill for the vehicle to function properly.
• Please note the quotation is made for Indian Nationals only. If the clients are foreigner then these rates and Itinerary will not be applicable as there are some restriction for foreigners clients such as - Single Pax foreigner is not allowed to visit Lachen, Lachung, and Tsongmo Lake. More than two Pax foreigners are required to visit Lachen, Lachung and Tsongmo Lake along with a Mandatory Guide which will be at additional cost. Baba Mandir, Nathula Pass, Gurudongmar Lake is not allowed for any foreigners .So if the clients are foreign nationals then please check with us.
• Visiting Tiger Hill requires obtaining a special permit in advance, which can be obtained by informing the concerned authorities. In case the guest decides not to visit, the permit must be returned along with a written statement by 09:30-10:00am, stating the reason for not visiting. The driver for sightseeing may arrive a little late due to this process. If the guest chooses to visit Tiger Hill in the morning, they will not be able to visit Ghoom Monastery and Batasia Loop due to traffic regulations. However, guests have the option of visiting Tiger Hill during the day and can also visit Ghoom Monastery and Batasia Loop if they choose to do so.
50% Advance after confirmation and 50% on the day of arrival.
• Cancellation 07 days prior to the date of travel - No Charges
• Cancellation 03-07 days prior to the date of travel - 50 % cancellation charges
• Cancellation less than 03 days prior to the date of travel - 100 % cancellation
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