Sikkim’s capital is mostly a functional sprawl of multistorey concrete boxes. But true to its name (meaning ‘hill top’) these are steeply layered along a sharp mountain ridge. When clouds clear (typically at dawn), views are inspiring, with Khangchendzonga poking its pointy white nose above the western horizon. Gangtok’s manmade attractions are minor, but it’s not a bad place to wait out a day or two while organising trekking permits or trips to the north.

When visiting gangtok timing is crucial. Summer’s monsoon rains hide the main attraction, those soaring mountains. The Yumthang  Valley are already very cold by October and will scare brass monkeys between December and February. Overall gangtok best season is late September to mid-November plus April and May.

Vibrant Darjeeling

Draped over a steep mountain ridge, surrounded by tea plantations and backed by a splendid Himalayan panorama, the archetypal hill station of Darjeeling is rightly West Bengal’s premier drawcard. When you aren’t gazing at Khangchendzonga (8598m), you can explore colonial mansions and churches, Buddhist and Hindu temples, botanical gardens and a zoo for Himalayan fauna. The steep narrow streets are crowded with colourful souvenir and handicraft shops, and a good steaming brew and excellent Indian and Tibetan fare are never far away. For the adventurous there are superb treks which trace ancient trade routes and provide magnificent viewpoints.

Most tourists visit after the monsoon (October and November) and during spring (mid-March to the end of May) when skies are dry, panoramas are clear and temperatures are pleasant.

The best time to visit Darjeeling is from March-May or September-November. The rains which start by May end are heavy downpours making living conditions cold and dreary. In winter there is a drastic fall in temperature from the summer’s 15 to 25 degrees centigrade to 2 to 10 degrees in winter.

Indicative Itineraray

Day 01: BAGDOGRA/ DARJEELING

You will arrive at Bagdogra Airport or The NJP Railway Station and from here you will be transferred to Darjeeling which will take nearly 3 hours. Once you reach Darjeeling, you will check into to the hotel and you can choose to either rest or can spend the rest of the day at the Mall, which is the main avenue of Darjeeling and is lined with restaurants, cafes and shops. You will spend the night in your hotel.

Day 02:  DARJEELING (Local sightseeing)

After having a hearty breakfast you will enjoy the entire day by exploring the British Colonial resort town of Darjeeling. You will visit the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute where you will see the museum covering the history of mountaineering in India. This institute is also one of the country’s premier mountaineering institutes offering various certificate courses in Mountain sports. You will visit the Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park and here you will see the various endangered species of Himalayan wildlife. If you are lucky, then you will also spot a red panda which is a rare sight. Next you will see the Tenzing Rock named after the famous Indian Mountaineer Tenzing Norgay who scaled the Mount Everest. Next you will visit the Tibetan Refugee Self-help Centre and here you will see the history of Tibet and will learn a great deal about the Tibetan freedom movement, Tibetan culture and will see the various Tibetan handicrafts. Here you will see the beautiful Tea Gardens and can enjoy the fresh tea. You will also visit the Japanese Peace Pagoda, Rock Garden and Ganga Maya Park. Your evening is free and you can check out the various restaurants offering traditional Bhutia and Nepali cuisine as well as continental and Indian food. You will spend your night at the hotel.

Day 03:DARJEELING

You will visit the Tiger Hill at early morning (0400 hours) to see the spectacular sunrise over Mt. Khangchendzonga third highest peak in the World. See the spectacular sunrise and sip the fresh tea made by the locals. From here you will visit the Ghoom Monastery a Buddhist monastery. Visit the Batasia Loop. From here you will have an excursion trip to the beautiful Mirik Lake which is a stunning lake surrounded by green vegetation and offer amazing views of the Himalayas. The lake is a popular picnic spot and here you can enjoy horse riding, boating or simply take a stroll along its bank. On the way, you will also see the Pashupati Phatak, which is the Indo Nepal border. Once your excursion is over you will drive back to Darjeeling and will spend your last night at the hotel.

DAY 04: DARJEELING – GANGTOK (About 119kms/ 4 hrs) Via Kalimpong  

After breakfast proceeds to picturesque drive to Gangtok “The capital City of Sikkim”. Enroute visit Kalimpong. On arrival check-in to your hotel. Rest of the day free for leisure. Overnight stay will be at Gangtok.

DAY 05: GANGTOK (Local sight seeing)

Start for a Full day city tour covering 10 points include Tashi view point, Ganesh Tok & Hanuman Tok, Ranka Monastery, Banjakhri Falls, Cottage Industry, Dro-dul Chorten, Institute of Tibetology, Flower show and Handicraft Centre (maximum 6 hours). Overnight stay will be at Gangtok.

DAY 6: TSOMGO LAKE EXCURSION                                                                     

After breakfast start for an excursion to Tsomgo Lake (12,400 ft.) & Baba Mandir (13200 ft) which is 52 kms from Gangtok city. Overnight stay will be at Gangtok.

OR (Due to Road blockage by Land slide)

Excursion to Temi Tea & Chardham

Start for a Full day excursion of Temi Tea Garden & Chardham. Back to Gangtok in evening. Overnight stay will be at Gangtok.

DAY 7: GANGTOK – NJP Rly Stn /IXB Airport (About 125 kms / 4 hrs)      

After breakfast check out from hotel in time and take the departure transfer to NJP railway station / IXB airport for your onward journey to Delhi.

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Day 01 :Delhi-Shimla ( 370 Kms / 7 hrs)

After breakfast proceed to Shimla Hills queen via Chandigarh. Arrival and shimla .Evening is free for leisure to visit mall road and famous ridge.

Overnight stay at Shimla.

Day 02: Shimla Local Sightseeing

After breakfast start for full day local sightseeing of Shimla. Proceed to the Shimla sightseeing tour drive to Tara Devi Temple, Jakhu Temple , After then proceed to Vice regal lodge. In Evening Explore Scandle Point, The Mall, Ridge, Lakkar Bazaar, Christ Church. Overnight stay at Hotel.Day 03: Arrive –Manali

Today Morning time arrive in Manali. On arrival in Manali check in hotel, Afternoon half day city tour visiting Hadimba Devi Temple (Hadimba Devi Temple is a wooden temple and is the located in middle of Van Vihar),, Vashisht Village and Temple, Vashisht Hot Water Springs, Van Vihar, Manali Market, The Mall and Tibetan Monastery. Later in the evening free to explore the Shopping Malls (Mall Road & IBEX Market) of Manali.

Day 04:   Manali – Rohtang Pass – Manali (51 Kms.)

Full day excursion visiting Kothi, Gulaba Fall, Marhi, Rohtang Pass and Solang Valley. Overnight stay at Manali hotel.

Day 05:   Manali – Kullu – Manikaran (85 Kms.)

After early breakfast, full day excursion visiting Manikaran ( Hot water springs) enroute Kasaul and Kullu -Shamshi (A Famous industry for Kullu Shawl). Overnight stay at Manali hotel.

Day 6: Return to Delhi

Check out from hotel and overnight journey to Delhi by AC  Tempo Traveller

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Tour Inclusions for 05n/06ds:

ü  MEET & ASSIST AT THE AIRPORT.

ü   AIRPORT TRANSFERS.

ü  DAILY BREAKFAST

ü  TOUR PROGRAM WILL BE AS PER THE ITINERARY.

ü  3 STAR HOTEL ACCOMMODATION

ü  02 NIGHT HOTEL ACCOMMODATION IN SHIMLA.

ü  03 NIGHT HOTEL ACCOMMODATION IN MANALI.

ü  AC VEHICLE

Draped over a steep mountain ridge, surrounded by tea plantations and backed by a splendid Himalayan panorama, the archetypal hill station of Darjeeling is rightly West Bengal’s premier drawcard. When you aren’t gazing at Khangchendzonga (8598m), you can explore colonial mansions and churches, Buddhist and Hindu temples, botanical gardens and a zoo for Himalayan fauna. The steep narrow streets are crowded with colourful souvenir and handicraft shops, and a good steaming brew and excellent Indian and Tibetan fare are never far away. For the adventurous there are superb treks which trace ancient trade routes and provide magnificent viewpoints.

Most tourists visit after the monsoon (October and November) and during spring (mid-March to the end of May) when skies are dry, panoramas are clear and temperatures are pleasant.

The best time to visit Darjeeling is from March-May or September-November. The rains which start by May end are heavy downpours making living conditions cold and dreary. In winter there is a drastic fall in temperature from the summer’s 15 to 25 degrees centigrade to 2 to 10 degrees in winter.

Indicative Itinerary for 05n/06ds

Day 01: ARRIVE BAGDOGRA/ DARJEELING

You will arrive at Bagdogra Airport or The NJP Railway Station and from here you will be transferred to Darjeeling which will take nearly 3 hours. Once you reach Darjeeling, you will check into to the hotel and you can choose to either rest or can spend the rest of the day at the Mall, which is the main avenue of Darjeeling and is lined with restaurants, cafes and shops. You will spend the night in your hotel.

Day 02:  DARJEELING (Local sight seeing)

After having a hearty breakfast you will enjoy the entire day by exploring the British Colonial resort town of Darjeeling. You will visit the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute where you will see the museum covering the history of mountaineering in India. This institute is also one of the country’s premier mountaineering institutes offering various certificate courses in Mountain sports. You will visit the Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park and here you will see the various endangered species of Himalayan wildlife. If you are lucky, then you will also spot a red panda which is a rare sight. Next you will see the Tenzing Rock named after the famous Indian Mountaineer Tenzing Norgay who scaled the Mount Everest. Next you will visit the Tibetan Refugee Selfhelp Centre and here you will see the history of Tibet and will learn a great deal about the Tibetan freedom movement, Tibetan culture and will see the various Tibetan handicrafts. Here you will see the beautiful Tea Gardens and can enjoy the fresh tea. You will also visit the Japanese Peace Pagoda, Rock Garden and Ganga Maya Park. Your evening is free and you can check out the various restaurants offering traditional Bhutia and Nepali cuisine as well as continental and Indian food. You will spend your night at the hotel.

Day 03:DARJEELING

You will visit the Tiger Hill at early morning (0400 hours) to see the spectacular sunrise over Mt. Khangchendzonga third highest peak in the World. See the spectacular sunrise and sip the fresh tea made by the locals. From here you will visit the Ghoom Monastery a Buddhist monastery.

Visit the Batasia Loop. From here you will have an excursion trip to the beautiful Mirik Lake which is a stunning lake surrounded by green vegetation and offer amazing views of the Himalayas. The lake is a popular picnic spot and here you can enjoy horse riding, boating or simply take a stroll along its bank. On the way, you will also see the PashupatiPhatak, which is the Indo Nepal border. Once your excursion is over you will drive back to Darjeeling and will spend your last night at the hotel.

DAY 04: DARJEELING – GANGTOK (About 119kms/ 4 hrs) Via Kalimpong  

After breakfast proceeds to picturesque drive to Gangtok “The capital City of Sikkim”. Enroute visit Kalimpong. On arrival check-in to your hotel. Rest of the day free for leisure. Overnight stay will be at Gangtok.

DAY 05:GANGTOK (Local sight seeing)

Start for a Full day city tour covering 10 points include Tashi view point, Ganesh Tok& Hanuman Tok, Ranka Monastery, Banjakhri Falls, Cottage Industry, Dro-dulChorten, Institute of Tibetology, Flower show and Handicraft Centre (maximum 6 hours). Overnight stay will be at Gangtok.

DAY 06: GANGTOK – NJP Rly Stn /IXB Airport (About 125 kms / 4 hrs)      

After breakfast check out from hotel in time and take the departure transfer to NJP railway station / IXB airport for your onward journey to Delhi.

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Day 02 : Jaipur – After breakfast proceed to cover city attraction covering Amber Fort enjoy elephant ride to the fort, Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar (observatory), City Palace & Museum. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 03 : Jaipur to Udaipur ( 425 Kms/ 7 Hrs) – After breakfast, drive to Udaipur called as Venice of the East, check-in at hotel, Udaipur city tour covering Jagdish temple, City palace & Sheliyon ki bari, in the evening enjoy the Boat Ride at Lake Pichola. Later back to Hotel for overnight stay.

Day 04 : Udaipur To Mount Abu (164 Kms/ 4 Hrs) – After breakfast, drive to Mount Abu, the Hill Station of Rajasthan. Check in to Hotel and then proceed to visit the famous Nakki Lake and enjoy the boat riding. In the evening back to hotel for overnight stay.

Day 05: Mount Abu – After breakfast proceed to cover the rest of City Attractions , Dilwara Jain temple and Guru Shikhar should be visited too. Take a walk in the evening in the beautiful market and do some window shopping. Later check in to Hotel for overnight stay.

Day 06: Mount Abu to Jodhpur ( 267 Kms/ 6 Hrs) – After breakfast, drive to Jodhpur, check-in at hotel, visit the Mehrangarh fort; an illustrious work of magnificence, Jaswant Thada the Taj Mahal of Mewar, day at your own. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 07: Jodhpur To Jaipur ( 330 Kms/ 6 Hrs) – Early morning after breakfast checkout from Hotel and proceed towards Pink City. Check in to Hotel and after some refreshment move to see the Museum and Zoo. In the evening you can also visit Chokhi Dhani. Later back to Hotel.

Day 08: Jaipur To Delhi ( 268 Kms/ 6 Hrs) – Early morning after breakfast checkout from the Hotel and proceed towards Delhi where you will be dropped at Railway Station or Airport for your onwards journey.Tour Ends with memories of A Life time Trip.

·  Transport Strictly As Per Itinerary.

·  Return Airfare and airport Taxes.

·  03 Night Stay in Jaipur.

·  01 Night Stay in Udaipur

·  02 Night Stay in Mount abu

·  01 Night Stay in Jodhpur

·  Daily breakfast and Dinner.

·  Toll tax parking and driver allowances.

Welcome to Goa – Goa. Not nearly enough can be said about this coastal beach town along the Arabian Sea that is nestled between Maharashtra and Karnataka, begin your tour of ‘Feels Like Love in Goa’. You will be driven to your hotel. Enjoy the evening at leisure and have a comfortably overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 02: Goa

After enjoying a hearty breakfast at the hotel, you will proceed for the half day city tour of North Goa. Enjoy the evening at leisure and have a comfortably overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 03: Goa

After enjoying a hearty breakfast at the hotel, you will proceed for the half day city tour of South Goa. Enjoy the evening at leisure and have a comfortably overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 04: Goa

After a hearty breakfast at the hotel spend the day at leisure. Enjoy the evening at leisure and have a comfortably overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 05: Depart  from Goa

Return home with happy memories today transferred to Railway Station/Bus Stop/Airport for your onward journey.

Terms and Conditions

·  Transport  Strictly As Per Itinerary.

·  Return Airfare and airport Taxes.

·  04 Night Stay in Goa.

·  North goa & South Goa Excursion.

·  Daily breakfast and Dinner.

·  Toll tax parking and driver allowances.

Overnight stay at the Srinagar

Day 02: Srinagar – Gulmarg– Srinagar

Morningproceedforfulldaytourof Gulmargwhich isone of themostbeautifulsummerresortinthevalley.Itisalso popularforitsgolfcourse(insummer),thehighestintheworldand skiingduringthewinterseason.Enjoythesplendorofnatureandthesnowymountains.EnjoyGondolaride(Optional)fromGulmargtoKhalinmarg.Inthe eveningreturntoHotel.

Overnight stay at the Srinagar.

Day03:Srinagar-Pahalgam-Srinagar

FulldayexcursiontoPahalgam440Mtrs(valeofKashmir)onthewayvisitSaffronfields, AvantipurruinsandAnantnagsulpherspring.PahalgamisthemostfamousplaceforIndianFilm Industry.Enjoythe naturecharmofthevalley.IntheeveningreturntoHotel.

Overnight stay at the Srinagar.

Day04:Srinagar-Sonmarg -Srinagar-

FulldayexcursiontoSonmargwhichisthemostbeautifuldrivefromSrinagar.Ontheway stopatanybeautifulspots.ContinuedrivetoSonmarg2690Mtrs(MeadowofGold).OnecanrideonhorsetovisittoThajiwasGlacierwheresnowremainsroundtheyearandSonmargis known asGatewayofLadakh. Intheeveningreturnto Houseboat.Night stay atHoseboat.

Overnight stay at the Srinagar.

Day05:Srinagar—Delhi.

AfterbreakfasttakethedeparturetransfertoSrinagarAirportforyouronwardjourney.Withsweet memoriesofSRINAGARdestination.

*****HAPPY JOURNEY ******