Overview
North Bengal is the Northern part of the state of West Bengal in India. The area is strategicaly located with Nepal, Bhutan and Sikkim in the North, the Gangetic Bengal on the South, Bangladesh and Assam on the East and Bihar on the West.
Highlights
Itinerary
DAY
Assistance at the airport/railway station on arrival and drive to Gangtok.
GANGTOK:
At an altitude of 1750m, Gangtok became the state capital in the mid 19th century and has undergone rapid development since then. The downtown area is dominated by huge government buildings decorated with traditional Buddhist symbols. Gangtok is also a resting ground for people traveling to North Sikkim. Surrounded by Monasteries and Orchids, Gangtok is truly a travellers delight.
Overnight at hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel and full day excursion to Changu Lake which is 35 Kms from Gangtok at an altitude of 12,400 feet. The lake derives its waters from melting snows off the surrounding mountains Legends say that lamas could forecast the future by studying the color of the lake’s waters.
Also visit Baba Mandir
Overnight at hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel and proceed for city tour visiting Rumtek Monastery, Do Drul Chorten, Namgyal Institute of Tibetology (closed on Sundays), Cottage Industry (closed on Sundays) and Flower Show Complex.
Overnight at hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel and proceed for city tour visiting Pemayangste Monastery, Rabtense Ruins, Khechipalri Lake, Kanchenjunga Fall and Rambi Falls.
Overnight at hotel
Breakfast at the hotel and proceed for city tour visiting Pemayangste Monastery, Rabtense Ruins, Khechipalri Lake, Kanchenjunga Fall and Rambi Falls.
Overnight at hotel.
Inclusions
• Accommodation at mentioned hotels or Similar as per meal plans mentioned.
• Transportation by appropriate vehicles as per itineraries
• All parking charges and Road taxes, toll taxes.
• Assistance by our representatives during airport/station transfers.
Exclusions
• Any Airfare/Train fare
• Expenses of personal nature like medical expenses, phone calls, etc
• Entry fees at Monuments and guide services
• Government Service tax 2.575 %
Payment Terms
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING FOR NORTH BENGAL AND SIKKIM TOURS:
Packages for North Bengal and Sikkim are based on 05 Categories of hotels.
Premium and Super deluxe on half board (MAP) basis and deluxe, standard & budget on bed and breakfast (CP) basis
For all Elgin Hotels there is a supplement of Rs.2500/- per person on Christmas and New Year eve and this is mandatory – hotels are New Elgin, Norkhill, Silver Oaks and Mt.Pandim
For All packages transportation will be provided using Non AC SUMO unless where the same is not possible as per the local transport regulations
For the other categories appropriate Non AC Cars will be provided depending on the number of passengers traveling.
Local sightseeing in Gangtok will be done using Non AC Maruti Vans for all categories of hotels as per the regulation of the local transport associations.
Local sightseeing in Pelling will be done using Non AC Jeeps/Tata Sumos as per the regulation of the local transport associations.
On arrival at NJP our representative will be holding a placard near the main gate (please note at NJP Station there are 02 Exit gates for passengers and clients are requested to come near the main exit gate)
Normal Check in and check out time is 1200 hours.