IRCTC Darjeeling, Gangtok and Kalimpong tour: Cost, booking details here

New Delhi, Aug 13: IRCTC (Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation) Tourism is offering a five nights, six days tour package to Darjeeling, Gangtok and Kalimpong. Nestled in the Eastern Himalayas this region is abundant in natural Beauty, Wild life, Flora and Fauna and its Colourful people.

For those who yearn for adventure and excitement, there are mystique and romance in exploring wild life in its true forms and natural habitat, experiencing gushing streams and waterfalls picturesque mountain ranges- all fostered by mother nature. It was the perfect Holiday one could expect away from the crowd straight into the lap of Nature.

Upcoming Date Of Journey: 24-Aug-19

Origin: New Jalpaiguri

Package Details

Package Name: Himalayan Golden Triangle Tour

Destination Covered: Darjeeling-Kalimpong-Gangtok

Tour Starting: Every Saturday

Meal Plan: MAP

Package Tariff:

Twin Sharing: Rs 26,845/- Per Person

Triple Sharing: Rs 20,075/- Per Person

Child: Rs 6,530/- Per Person

For more details check: www.irctctourism.com

Tour Itinerary :(Darjeeling 2N + Kalimpong 1N + Gangtok 2N)

Day 01: NJP Railway Station / IXB Airport - Darjeeling (About 90 km / 3 hrs)

Meet and Greet on arrival. Check-in hotel and rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at Darjeeling.

Day 02: Darjeeling (Local sightseeing)

Early Morning (at 4.00 am) drive to Tiger hill to watch the spectacular sunrise over Mt. Khangchendzonga (28,208 ft. worlds third highest peak), on your way back visit Ghoom Monastery, Batasia Loop.

After breakfast visit Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, P N Zoological Park (closed on Thursday) Tenzing Rock, Tibetan Refugee self-help Centre (closed on Sunday), Tea Garden (outer view), and Japanese Temple. Evening free (walking tour of mall -suggested).

Overnight at Darjeeling.

Day 03: Darjeeling - Kalimpong (57 km / 2 hrs) sightseeing at Kalimpong

After Breakfast transfer to Kalimpong. On arrival check-in hotel. After lunch enjoy half day tour of Kalimpong Visit Mangal Dham, Deolo Hill, Dr. Graham's Home, Durbin Dhara Hills and Flowers Nurseries back to hotel. Overnight at Kalimpong.

Day 04: Kalimpong to Gangtok and sightseeing

After Breakfast proceed for picturesque drive to Gangtok- "The Capital City of Sikkim". On arrival check-in hotel. After lunch proceed for a city tour visit Rumtek Monastery, Institute of Tibetology (closed on Sunday), Do-Drul Chorten, Flower Exhibition centre. Overnight at Gangtok.

Day 05: Gangtok (Trip to Tsomgo Lake)

Start for a half day trip of Tsomgo Lake (12,400 ft.) & Baba Harbhajan Singh Memorial (13200 ft) 52 km from Gangtok city. Tsomgo Lake freezes completely during the winter and is much revered by the locals. Overnight at Gangtok.

Day 06: Gangtok - NJP Railway Station /IXB Airport (About 125 km / 4 hrs)

Morning free for packing & personal activities. Check out from hotel in time and take the departure transfer to NJP railway station / IXB airport for your onward journey.