Gateway to Sikkim-Darjeeling – 4 Nights/ 5 Days

2N Gangtok |2N Darjeeling

Sightseeing Included:

Gangtok
 Tsomgo Lake Excursion
 Baba Mandir
 Tashi view point
 Ganesh Tok
 Hanuman Tok
 Flower show
 Cottage Industry and Handicraft Centre
 Institute of Tibetology
 Enchey Monastery & Banjakhri Falls

Darjeeling
 Tiger Hill
 Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (Closed on Thursday)
 Ropeway (Ticket on direct payment basis),
 Tensing Gumpo Rock,
 Tibetan Refugee Self Help Centre (Closed on Sunday),
 Tea Estate (Outer View)
 Peace Pagoda
 Local Market
Day-wise Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: NJP Station / Bagdogra (IXB) Airport– Darjeeling 93 kms 3 hours approx.

On arrival at NJP Railway Station / Bagdogra (IXB) Airport you will be received by our representative who will assist you to
board your vehicle to Gangtok. Upon arrival proceed for check-in at hotel.

Standing high in the Himalayas at an altitude of 2134m, ‘Dorje Ling’, or place of the Thunderbolt, offers breathtaking views
of snow-capped mountain peaks, with the Kanchendzonga rising higher than all the others. Often referred to as the
“Queen of the Hills”, it remains just as alluring with its tiny waterfalls, little villages and a narrow gauge railway track.
Surrounded by World Famous Tea Gardens and snow capped mountains, Darjeeling remains one of the most exotic
destinations. Graeme Westlake in his book ‘An introduction to hill stations on India’ refers to Darjeeling as having “A view
Scarcely Unrivalled on Earth”.

Evening free for relaxation. Overnight stay at Darjeeling.

Day 02: Darjeeling – Tiger Hill Sunrise & City Tour

Early morning at around 3:45 AM drive to Tiger Hill to view sunrise over Kanchendzonga Peak (subject to clear weather).
On the way back visit Ghoom Monastery, Peace memorial & Batasia Loop.
Back to hotel for breakfast & freshen up – After breakfast proceed to city tour includes Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park,
Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (Closed on Thursday), Ropeway (Ticket on direct payment basis), Tensing Gumpo
Rock, Tibetan Refugee Self Help Centre (Closed on Sunday), Tea Estate (Outer View), Natural History Museum (Sunday
Closed), Peace Pagoda. Back to hotel. Evening free to take a tiny walk around mall road - Overnight stay at Darjeeling.

Day 3: Darjeeling – Gangtok 98 kms 4 hours approx.

After Breakfast drive to Gangtok

Gangtok is the capital of the mountainous northern Indian state of Sikkim. Established as a Buddhist pilgrimage site in the
1840s, the city became capital of an independent monarchy after British rule ended, but joined India in 1975. Today, it
remains a Tibetan Buddhist center and a base for hikers organizing permits and transport for treks through Sikkim’s
Himalayan mountain ranges.

Later proceed for half day sightseeing in Gangtok visiting Flower Show, Handicraft, Institute of Tibetology, Do Drul Chorten.

Evening free for relaxation. Overnight stay at Gangtok. (D)

Day 04: Gangtok - Tsomgo Lake Excursion (12400 Ft / 43 Kms / 3 Hrs)

After breakfast proceed for a full day excursion to Tsomgo Lake with an average depth of 50ft. spend a few blissful hours
gazing at the absolute perfection of natural beauty at the Tsomgo lake and surrounding scenic view, further drive will take
you to another holy site BABA MANDIR visit and return back to Gangtok. Overnight at Stay at Gangtok. (B,D).

Optional Visit - One can visit Nathula Pass (Indo-china boarder) by paying supplement, the visit is subjected to Permit
and it's not guaranteed, Nathula Pass remains closed on Monday & Tuesday.

DAY 5: Gangtok – Bagdogra/NJP 125 kms 4 hours approx.

After breakfast, we say our goodbyes and proceed to airport/railway station for onward destination.
Hit the road to the airport. Board our flight back home reminiscing the wonderful memories of the holiday and of course
start planning the next trip. (B)

Hotels Used

Destination Super Deluxe Deluxe Standard

Darjeeling Orsino Resort/ Yashshree Mall Summit Grace /Sumi Vista/ NRS Norling /Similar
Road/Similar
Similar

Gangtok Summit Namnang/ Summit Sumi Shangrila /Hotel Maple Residency /Delight
Grand /Similar Mount Siniolchu/ Similar The Fortuna/Similar

Child
02 pax 02 pax 04 pax Extra bed/ without Dinner
extra bed Supplement
Plan
Using 01 Using 01 Using 01 (5-10 Per
Mattresses
Wagon r/ Innova/Xylo/ Innova/Xylo/ YEARS) Person/Child
Similar Similar Similar
Super
29990 34990 24990 7999 5999 CP 3990
Deluxe
Deluxe 25990 30990 20990 7599 4999 CP 3599
Standard 24990 29990 19990 6599 3999 CP 2999

Tour Price Includes:

 4 Nights’ accommodation on twin sharing basis
 Daily breakfast
 All transfer & Sightseeing by using an Exclusive Chauffeur driven NON A/C Small Car (Wagon R/ Alto / Swift Dezire/
Similar Up to 02-03 PAX) & (Innova / Xylo / Scorpio - Up to 4-6 head per vehicle) as per itinerary on point to point
basis (not on disposal) the vehicle will keep on changing as per sector, AC in vehicle will not be allowed in Hills.
 All toll taxes, parking fees and driver's allowances
 All taxes (except government service tax)

Exclusions:
 5.0 per cent government service tax
 All personal expenses, optional tours and extra meals
 Entrance fees at all monuments and museums mentioned in the itinerary
 Anything not mentioned under 'Inclusions'
 Tips, laundry and phone calls
 Services of the vehicle on leisure days and for sightseeing not included in the itinerary
 Difference in cost arising due to extra usage of additional services, changes in taxes by Government or political
unrest, natural calamities (Landslide/ road blockage) etc. in such cases extra will have to be paid on the spot by
guests.
 All alcoholic/aerated beverages, mineral water and starters
 Camera fees
  Medical and travel insurance

IMPORTANT: VTPL will provide an alternate or similar category of hotel in case the hotel mentioned in the package is
overbooked.

Supplement Cost

Nathula Pass : Rs. 5500/- On direct payment basis – subject to weather condition & availability
Zero Point : Rs. 4000/- On direct payment basis – subject to weather condition & availability
Katao : Rs. 4000/- On direct payment basis – subject to weather condition & availability
Kala Patthar : Rs. 4000/- On direct payment basis – subject to weather condition & availability
Toy Train Tkts : Rs. 1900/- Per Person (Inclusive of tax) - subject to availability

Regarding Nathula Pass

Nathu La is an excursion from Gangtok and is located above Tsongmo Lake. This is a restricted area and special permits
are required to visit the same. Permits are granted only between Wednesday and Sunday and can be cancelled anytime
for security or weather conditions. Very limited number of vehicles is granted permits for Nathu La therefore the same
are subject to availability and are never guaranteed in advance. The permits are applied only 01 day prior to the date of
travel. The Supplement cost for Nathu La will be Rs.5,500/- and this supplement cost needs to be paid directly on tour.

This cost not included in the package cost (this cost includes vehicle and permits) Documents – We need the full names,
ages and gender of the passengers 02 days prior to the date of travel (by mail or sms). Copies of valid Indian Photo ID
address proof and passport size photos will be collected 01 day prior to the date of travel from the guests directly on tour.
Nathula Pass are subject to availability of permits & once the permit is issued and Guest are not been able to visit due to
some natural calamities/Security reason, then the amount is non-refundable. Please note that from New Baba Mandir to
Nathula Pass (approx. 7kms , both ways) the vehicle will be on clubbing/sharing basis (07 to 08 Pax in One Innova/Xylo
and 08 to 10 PAX in One Sumo/similar car).

Terms and Conditions

 In case of any diversion due to landslide/road block any additional cost incurred with be payable directly by the
guest.
 Vehicle will be provided as per itinerary (point to point basis, and no disposal).
 In this sector the same vehicle irrespective of the vehicle type is not allowed to do the entire tour due to various
restrictions at each destinations. Vehicles will be changed and our executives will keep the guests informed about
the same.
 Please ask the guest to carry valid ID proof (PAN Card /Aadhar Card not acceptable) and 4 copy passport size
photographs for Tsomgo Lake/New Baba Mandir Visit. These excursions are subject to road and weather
conditions. Once the permits have been issued in case you are unable to reach the points because of a landslide /
road block / snowfall, there will be no refund applicable.
 Please be informed that the roads while travelling to North and West Sikkim are not in the best condition .While
going to North Sikkim, only 6 people including driver, with limited luggage is allowed and is allowed in a luxury
vehicle. This is due to steep, uphill and bumpy roads.
 A few sightseeing places are closed on particular days of the week in every destination. While routing the program
a few points may be closed on particular days of sightseeing in which case alternate open points in the city will be
covered but it will not be possible to cover those closed points on next day.
 Tiger Hill in Darjeeling cannot be guaranteed as there is a limitation on the total number of vehicles permitted to
visit every day, in case the visit cannot be done early in the morning, the point will be visited anytime during the
day.
 Ac will be switched off while travelling to uphill for the vehicle to function properly.
  Please note the quotation is made for Indian Nationals only. If the clients are foreigner then these rates and
Itinerary will not be applicable as there are some restriction for foreigners clients such as - Single Pax foreigner is
not allowed to visit Lachen, Lachung, and Tsongmo Lake. More than two Pax foreigners are required to visit
Lachen, Lachung and Tsongmo Lake along with a Mandatory Guide which will be at additional cost. New Baba
Mandir, Nathula Pass, Gurudongmar Lake is not allowed for any foreigners .So if the clients are foreign nationals
then please check with us.
 Visiting Tiger Hill requires obtaining a special permit in advance, which can be obtained by informing the
concerned authorities. In case the guest decides not to visit, the permit must be returned along with a written
statement by 09:30-10:00am, stating the reason for not visiting. The driver for sightseeing may arrive a little late
due to this process. If the guest chooses to visit Tiger Hill in the morning, they will not be able to visit Ghoom
Monastery and Batasia Loop due to traffic regulations. However, guests have the option of visiting Tiger Hill during
the day and can also visit Ghoom Monastery and Batasia Loop if they choose to do so.

Important Notes:

 All the passengers must have Identification Card/Passport with them for internal flights.
 Early check-in and late check-out is subject to availability and charges if any is not included in the package.
 Depending on feasibility the travel itinerary flow is subject to change.
 Incase there is any change in price the same will be communicated to yourself and only after your confirmation,
we will proceed further. There will be no reduction for un-utilized services
 Surcharges may be applicable over and above the holiday price for the requested period. The same will be
advised at the time of booking or prior to confirmations.
 You need to make an advance payment at the time of confirming the tour and make the balance payment 35 days
prior to the departure of the tour.