Amazing North East with Kalimpong

Amazing North East with Kalimpong

Duration

7 Nights - 8 Days

Locations

Darjeeling – Kalimpong – Pelling – Gangtok

Overview

North East region in India is known for its abundance of natural beauty, adventurous, blissful and appealing sites. You will find many hills, lakes, monasteries, holy shrines and magnificent scenic views in North East India. The 8-day tour of Amazing North East with Kalimpong will definitely provide you an amazing and unforgettable experience. The scenic beauty of Mount Kanchenjunga is just spectacular. A refreshing walk in the tea gardens and the beauty of Gangtok, Pelling, Kalimpong and Darjeeling will thrill you.

Note: This is just an itinerary. we also provide tailor-made holidays.so, do not delay contacting us for any modifications you want to enjoy a memorable India Tour.

Itinerary
  • Day 1 : Arrival Bagdogra Transfer to Darjeeling
    Day 1 : Arrival Bagdogra Transfer to Darjeeling

    When you arrive at Bagdogra airport, you will be assisted by our representative to shift to Darjeeling. Named “Queen of Hills”, Darjeeling is situated at 2050m in the Himalayas range. The exotic attractions, location and tourist spots make this region a perfect place for family holidays as well as a romantic honeymoon destination. Out of many attractive places, the most popular ones are several tea estates and Darjeeling Himalayan Railway. Once you reached Darjeeling, check into the hotel and relax for a while. Stay overnight.

  • Day 2 : Darjeeling
    Day 2 : Darjeeling

    Wake up early at 3.45 AM and move towards Tiger Hill. Situated at about 8500ft altitude, it is all bounded by natural beauty. Do not miss the chance to soak yourself in the captivating sunrise view of the snow-laden Himalayan range, especially the world’s highest peak, Mt. Kanchenjunga. After that, visit Batasia Loop, War Memorial and Ghoom Monastery. Ghoom or the Tibetan Buddhist Gompa boasts of several attractive thangkas on the walls and some Buddhist manuscripts. Batasia Loop is actually a vital spot of Darjeeling toy train. War memorial was built to pay an accolade to the Darjeeling’s Gorkha soldiers. Return to your room, have breakfast and relax. It is time to visit some more places, including Peace Pagoda, Natural history museum, Tea estate, Tibetan Refugee Self help center, Tenzing and Gumbo rock, Passenger Ropeway, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute and Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park. Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park is one of the biggest zoos in India. Here, you can get to view Snow Leopard, Siberian Tiger, Red Panda, and many endangered species. After that, move ahead to explore many tea estates to explore various tastes and flavors of tea. Also, explore the Bengal Natural History Museum to have a look at wonderful exhibit flora and fauna. The sign of World peace and designed by NichidatsuFujii, Peace Pagoda unites people of all religions and castes. Retire to your hotel room and relax.

  • Day 3 : Darjeeling - Kalimpong
    Day 3 : Darjeeling - Kalimpong

    Have your breakfast and check out. Now, drive to Kalimpong, which is about 48km away. Looking down at the river Teesta, Kalimpong is one of the most amazing places in North East India. Once you reach Kalimpong, check into the hotel and get ready to explore the town which is situated between Deolo Hills. Now, explore the Forest museum. This trip includes the visit to Pine View Nursery, Mangaldham, Durpin Monastery, Dr. Graham Homes, Hanuman Mandir and Deolo Hill. Deolo hills are situated at 1704m altitude above sea level. Now, enjoy the scenic view of the mountains. Also, do not miss the chance to relish cherries planted here. Now, visit Durpin monastery, which is renowned for 2 big cylinders on both sides. Out of many attractive places, Kalimpong is also known for attractive nurseries. Explore the Pine View nursery having an awesome collection of cactus. Enjoy exploring a great variety of cactus, retire to the hotel and stay overnight.

  • Day 4 : Kalimpong - Pelling
    Day 4 : Kalimpong - Pelling

    Have a delicious breakfast and check out. Drive to Pelling. On the way, you will visit the stunning Jorethang, the Sikkimese town. It is situated at 2072m altitude and greets its visitors with heavenly landscapes, snow-covered peaks of Siniolchu, Kanchenjunga, Rathong and Pandim. Pelling journey will also cover Tibetan monasteries and pristine lakes. Once arrived, check into the hotel. Spend your evening walking around the small town and colourful markets. Here, you will find traditional motifs, thungkas, Buddhist religious items, blankets and shawls in Lepcha leaves and hand-woven carpets. Stay overnight.

  • Day 5 : Pelling
    Day 5 : Pelling

    Have your breakfast in the early morning. Now, your 5th day is scheduled for Pelling excursion. Here, you will find many significant tourist spots including Rabdentse ruins, Pemayangtse Monastery, Kanchenjunga waterfalls, Khecheopalri Monastery, Khecheoplari Lake, Rimbi Rock Garden and Rimbi waterfalls. Khecheoplalri Lake is one of the holiest lakes in the North east region of India. Both Hindu and Buddhist communities revere this lake. This lake is known by many names like wishing lake, Khachot-Palri and ShoDzoSho. It is believed to have spiritual powers. Pemayangtse monastery is one of the most amazing Buddhist Gompas, established by the Lama LhatsunChemp. Here you will able to experience the divine bliss in exploring Buddhist sculptures, scriptures and ancient idols. Santoplari portrays Guru Rimpoche’s heavenly palace. Then, you can find attractive masterpieces crafted in about 5 years by late DungzinRimpoche. After that, you will get to view the picturesque Kanchenjunga waterfalls, amongst the most popular tourist attractions in Pelling. Then, explore the ruins of Rabdentse, a monument of national importance as declared by the Archaeological survey of India. After that, there are some significant tourist sports in Sikkim including Dubdi Monastery in Yuksom, Tashiding monastery, Norbugang Chorten, Sangachoeling monastery, Pemayangtse monastery and Khecheopalri Lake in the end. Retire to the hotel and stay overnight.

  • Day 6 : Pelling - Gangtok
    Day 6 : Pelling - Gangtok

    Now, it is time to move to Gangtok, your next spot of North East tour. Have your breakfast, check out and drive to Gangtok. Gangtok is undoubtedly amongst the most beautiful sites in North East India. Renowned for many ancient monasteries, wonderful sanctuaries and scenic valleys, Gangtok is also called as the land of monasteries. Once reached, check into the hotel. Spend your day leisurely walking around in the local markets. Surrounded by blissful mountains, this town presents a peaceful view to its visitors. You can have a look at handicrafts made by the local people. Stay overnight at the hotel.

  • Day 7 : Gangtok
    Day 7 : Gangtok

    The 7th day of Amazing North East with Kalimpong tour is scheduled for Gangtok sightseeing. Have your breakfast and explore Rumtek monastery, the largest one in Sikkim. Thereafter, visit the garden renowned for flowers and fruits cultivation- Saramsa Garden. Visit the Fambong La Wildlife Sanctuary, known for a great variety of flowers and fruits. Also, explore the Directorate of Handicrafts and Handloom Emporium to explore the amazing arts specifically Tibetan carpets, then there are outstanding handicrafts including Choksee, Thankas and hand-made furniture. After that, pay a visit to the Research Institute of Tibetology to know the enthralling aspects of Buddhism. Then, visit Do Drul Chorten, where you will discover holy books (Kangur relics) as well as other religious things. There, you will find 108 prayer wheels. Thereafter, explore Enchey monastery. After visiting all these, retire to the hotel. Relax for a while and enjoy strolling around the MG mall road. Enjoy some shopping of locally manufactured handicrafts, alpine cheese, Tibetan carpets, black cardamom, Sikkim tea, beautiful jewelry as well as try some traditional outfits. Stay overnight.

  • Day 8 : Departure from Gangtok to Siliguri (115KM 2 HRS)
    Day 8 : Departure from Gangtok to Siliguri (115KM 2 HRS)

    The amazing tour of North India with Kalimpong will end today. Have your breakfast and check out. Move towards the Bagdogra airport or Jalpaiguri railway station to move towards your home destination.