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Description:
Darjeeling is a famous hill resort offering a breathtaking sight of the numerous peaks of the majestic Himalayas. The view of Kanchenjunga and Mount Everest are particularly awe inspiring. The luxuriant vegetation is a plant lover's paradise. The finest blend of tea comes from various tea gardens of this region. The Buddhist Monasteries and the Hindu temples found here are of architectural and cultural importance. The lofty mountainous terrain and cascading rivers, offer adventure sports like trekking, mountaineering and river rafting. Kalimpong is located in the northern part of the state of West Bengal, in the northeastern region of India. It is adjacent to the state of Sikkim and near the Teesta River. The first thing that strikes the traveler visiting Kalimpong is its quiet atmosphere. The peaceful ambience that pervades is heightened by the presence of monasteries and churches across the town. Kalimpong is also known for its bustling bazaars and traditional handicrafts. It is famous for its orchids and nurseries. Kalimpong offers panoramic view of the great Himalayan ranges that lie beyond it. There are numerous nurseries in Kalimpong, which excel in production of orchids. Travelers can visit some important nurseries across the town and look at their collection of flowers, orchids and cacti. Gangtok is a city, which, till one sees it, one would believe exists only in picture-story books. Pelling a beautifully located hill at a height of 6800ft initially covered with wild thick jungle providing hideouts and shelter to many indigenous wild animals.
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| Package Tariff: |
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Adult (Double Occupancy) |
Child (5-11 yrs)with extra bed |
| Comfort (3AC) |
₹ 13,850 |
₹ 10,450/- |
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| "Minimum number of 4 Passengers is needed to conduct the tour"
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**After Online booking please contact IRCTC Kolkata office immediately for
further details of your Tour** |
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Tour Itinerary:KALIMPONG 1N+GANGTOK 2N+PELLING 2N+DARJEELING 2N)
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Day 1 (Sat)Departure from Sealdah station by Darjeeling Mail (2343 UP) at 22.05hours Day 02: NJP Railway Station- Kalimpong (About 85 km/3 hrs)Meet & Greet on arrival at NJP station & transfer to Kalimpong - Kalimpong is a pretty hill station, with majestic Himalayas in the background and gently rolling hills around. It has a relaxed and unhurried air about it. On arrival check-in to your hotel & rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight at hotel. Day 03: Kalimpong - Gangtok (About 80 Km /3 Hrs)After early breakfast visit Mangal Dham, Deolo Hills, Dr.Graham's Home, Durbin Dhara Hill & Flower Nurseries back to hotel. After lunch drive to Gangtok- "The Capital City of Sikkim". On arrival check-in to your hotel. Overnight at hotel. Day 04: Gangtok (Trip to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir)Start for a half day excursion trip of Tsomgo Lake (12,400 ft.) & Harbhajan Singh Memorial (13200ft) 52 km from Gangtok city. Tsomgo Lake freezes completely during the winter and is much revered by the locals. Overnight at hotel. Day 05: Gangtok sight seeing / PellingGo for a half day local sightseeing tour covering Rumtek Monastery, Dro-dul Chorten, Research Institute of Tibetology, Directorate of Handicraft & Handloom, and Flower Show. After lunch, departure for Pelling (6800 ft.), on the way visit Ravangla. On arrival check-in to your hotel & rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight at hotel. Day 06: Pelling sight seeingAfter breakfast start for local sightseeing covering Rimbi Falls, Khangchendzonga falls, Khachoedpalri Wish Lake, Back to hotel for lunch. After lunch visit Pemayangtse Monastery, Rabdantse Ruins, Rabdantse View Point, Helipad Ground. Overnight at hotel. Day 07: Pelling - Darjeeling (About 118 Km /4 hrs).This morning drive to Darjeeling (7,100 ft.) is one of the most magnificent Hill Resorts in the World. On arrival check-in to your hotel & rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at hotel.
Day 08: Darjeeling (sight seeing)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 way back visit Ghoom Monastery, Batasia Loop. After breakfast visit Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park (closed on Thursday) Tenzing Rock, Tibetan Refugee Selfhelp Centre (closed on Sunday), Tea Garden (outer view), Ava Art Gallery and Japanese Temple. Evening free (walking tour of mall - suggested). Overnight at hotel. Day 09: Darjeeling - NJP Railway Station (About 90 km / 3 hrs) Morning free for packing & personal activities. Check out from hotel in time and take the departure transfer to NJP railway station and board 2344 Dn Darjeeling Mail for your onward journey. Day 10:Arrive Sealdah early morning. |
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Package Includes:
- Train fare (3AC).
- Accommodation on twin Sharing Basis in Comfort hotel.
- Meal Plan MAP (Breakfast + Dinner)
- Exclusive Non-AC vehicle for transfers & sightseeing. The vehicle will not be at disposal it will be available to guest as per itinerary only (point to point basis).
- All permit fees & hotel taxes (as per itinerary).
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Package Excludes:
- Personal Expenses such as Laundry, telephone calls, tips & gratuity. Mineral/soft/hard drinks, rafting, joy ride (Toy Train).
- Additional sightseeing or extra usage of vehicle, other than mentioned in the itinerary.
- Guide charges & Entrance Fees.
- Any cost arising due to natural calamities like, landslides, road blockage, political disturbances, etc (to be borne by the client, which is directly payable on the spot).
- Any increase in taxes or fuel price, leading to increase in cost on surface transportation & land arrangements, which may come into effect prior to departure.
- Anything which is not include in the inclusion.
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CHILD POLICY :
- Child Below 5 yrs complimentary
- Child 5- 11 yrs 40 % DISCOUNT ON PACKAGE COST
- From 12 yrs- FULL ADULT FARE
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NOTE: You should carry an Identity Card (Voter Card, Driving License, Pan Card, Passport or any Govt. I. Card) & 4 passport size photo copies each, while traveling, this is for verification when needed. |
Availability: |
Comfort Class : 10 berth in 3AC |
Frequency/Tour Dates:
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Month |
Dates |
May'2010 |
8th, 22nd |
June'2010 |
5th, 19th, 26th |
July'2010 |
17th, 24th, 31st |
August'2010 |
21st, 28th |
September'2010 |
18th |
October'2010 |
9th, 23rd |
November'2010 |
13th, 27th |
December'2010 |
18th, 25th |
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Cancellation Policy: |
For cancellation of your ticket, please log in to your account, select the Tour Confirmation Number of the ticket you wish to cancel and cancel your ticket from your booked history on line. Cancellation of your Ticket is possible only on the website www.railtourismindia.com, and is not possible on PRS Counters.
If the user wishes to cancel his ticket, cancellation rules for Land (Holiday) and Rail Tour Packages as under:
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Condition |
Cancellation charge |
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Up to 15 days (excluding departure date) |
₹ 100/- per passenger |
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Up to 8-14 days (excluding departure date) |
25% of the package cost |
| 3. |
Up to 4-7 days (excluding departure date) |
50% of the package cost |
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Less than 4 days |
100% of the package cost |
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Cancellation rules for Local Darshan Packages will be as under:
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Condition |
Cancellation charge |
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Three days in advance |
₹ 100/- per passenger |
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Less than three days before departure of the tour |
50% of the package cost |
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After departure of the tour |
100% of the package cost |
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For assistance, contact:
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Kolkata |
9002040011, 09002040078,
22439045, 22313132 |
033-22439046 |
toureast@irctc.com ,
ranzan.tourism@irctc.com |
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