Eastern Glimpse Tour
Duration : 09 Nights / 10 Days
Places to Visit : Kolkata – Gangtok – Kalimpong – Darjeeling - Kolkata
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Day 1 :
Arrive Kolkata
Traditional welcome by our executive on your arrival at Kolkata’s airport followed by transfer to the hotel.
Overnight at hotel in Kolkata.
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Day 02:
Kolkata
Breakfast at the hotel.
Proceed for a guided city tour Kolkata visiting the Flower market and the Howrah Bridge, Writer’s Building and Governer House. Afternoon visit Kumartooli to see how typical Bengal potter is made then visiti Rabindranath Tagore’s House, Marble Palace, College street.
Overnight at hotel in Kolkata.
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Day 03:
Kolkata – Bagdogra (By Flight)
Bagdogra – Gangtok (By Surface: 130 kms / 4-5 hrs)Breakfast at the hotel. In time transfer to the airport to connect flight to Bagdogra.
On arrival at Bagdogra Airport, (500Ft / 150Mts) you will be met by our representative who will assist you to board your vehicle to Gangtok (5500 Ft /1677 Mts, 130 Kms / 04 to 05 Hrs).
Overnight at hotel in Gangtok.
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Day 04:
Gangtok
After breakfast, in the morning, start for excursion to Tshangu Lake (12400Ft / 3780 Mts / 43Kms in 3Hrs one way from Gangtok) & Baba Mandir (13100Ft / 3994 Mts / 16Kms in 1Hrs one way from Tshangu Lake) (no entry for foreigner national, they are allowed to visit till Tshangu Lake, with a valid permit. They also have to be 02 & above is number to visit Tshangu Lake). Situated at a height of 12400Ft / 3780 Mts / 43Kms in 3Hrs one way, with an average depth of 50 ft. The cool water of the Lake is perfectly attuned with the scenic beauty around.
Back to Gangtok and Overnight at Hotel.
(Incase of Landslide or due to any other reasons if Tshangu Lake is closed then an alternate sightseeing will be provided)
Overnight at hotel in Gangtok.
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Day 05:
Gangtok – Kalimpong (By Surface: 85 kms / 3-4 hrs)
Breakfast at the hotel.
Enjoy a half day sightseeing covering Jhakri Water Fall, Droul Chorthen, Research Institute of Tibetology, Directorate of Handicraft & Handloom & Enchey Monastery.
Afternoon drive to Kalimpong (3937 Ft / 1200 Mts) and on arrival check in to your hotel.
Overnight at hotel in Kalimpong.
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Day 06:
Kalimpong – Darjeeling (By Surface: 70 kms / 3-4 hrs)
Today after Breakfast visit Dello hills, Dr. Graham’s Home, Flower Nurseries, Jang-Dong-Palriffo Brang and Durbin Dara Hills.
Later continue your drive to to Darjeeling (7380 Ft / 2250 Mts). On reaching Darjeeling check in to your hotel.
Overnight at hotel in Darjeeling.
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Day 07:
Darjeeling
Early morning tour to Tiger Hills (8364 Ft / 2550 Mts at around 4 AM) to view sunrise over Kanchendzonga Peak (subject to clear weather). On way back visit Ghoom Monastery, Batasia Loop.
After breakfast go for a half-day sightseeing of Japanese Temple, Peace pagoda, Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park & Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (Closed on Thursday), Tenzing & Gombu Rock, Tibetan Refugee Self-Help Center (Closed on Sunday) & Tea Estate.
Overnight at hotel in Darjeeling.
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Day 08:
Darjeeling
Today after breakfast enjoy an full day excursion to Mirik (5800 Ft / 1768 Mts / 50 Kms / 02 Hrs one way). Visit Pashupati Nagar (Indo-Nepal border) for shopping & Mirik Lake (Horse riding & Boat is available around the lake on direct payment basis).
Evening back to Darjeeling.
Overnight at hotel in Darjeeling.
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Day 09:
Darjeeling – Bagdogra (By Surface: 110 kms / 3-4 hrs)
Bagdogra – Kolkata (By Flight)Breakfast at the hotel.
Start your drive to Bagdogra Airport to connect flight to Kolkata. At Kolkata airport you will assisted for transfer to your hotel.
Overnight at hotel in Kolkata.
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Day 10:
Kolkata Depart
In time transfer to the airport to connect your flight back home.