Exquisite Escapes Holiday Packages
Duration :
9 Nights / 10 Days
Destination Covered : Gangtok, Ravangla, Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Pelling, Yuksom
Tour Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys
* Mentioned prices may vary depending upon date of travel, hotel availability, surge pricing and seasonal rush.
Gangtok, Ravangla and Darjeeling Tour Overview
About the Package: Access the most intriguing and uninhabited locations populated by birds and insects. The Snow capped mountains in the vicinity will surely calm you mind. The laid back folks as they ramble on about their daily chores and heart stoppingly beautiful locations will leave you twitching with excitement. Valid for INDIAN CLIENTS. Group size of minimun 2 pax required. The rate given below is just a number (value for understanding on per person basis) and they will vary with increase or decrease of persons or number of days of travel and as per client's Demand.
Gangtok, Ravangla and Darjeeling Tour Itinerary
On arrival at the nearest airport, drive to Kalimpong. Kalimpong considered as the oldest town in hills of Darjeeling was once the head quarter of Bhutanese Governor, the word Kalim means “ Minister” and pong is “stronghold”. It is also called Kalibong or the “Black spur” by the locals and to the local Lepcha it is known as Ka (we) –LEM (play) – PONG ( ridge), ” The ridge where we play”. Kalimpong was silk route to the Tibet and also famous center of eastern and central Tibetan wool trade. Explore local market in the evening. Overnight at hotel.
After Breakfast, proceed to fullday tour of Kalimpong Visiting Deolo Hill, Mangal Dham, Golf Garden, Durbin Monastery & Pine View Nursery. One can do Paragliding after reaching Deolo Hill on the direct/spot payment basis. Evening free. Overnight stay at Kalimpong.
After breakfast, drive towards Gangtok which is interesting for scenic views of curving valleys and the serpentine rivers and of course the green vegetation of the eastern Himalayas. East Sikkim is one of the four districts of the state which is the south-east part of Sikkim. The capital city of Sikkim – Gangtok, is located in this part of the Sikkim and this part is also the hub of all the administrative activities on the state. Most of the tourists explore East Sikkim Tourism as this part of the state happens to be the most popular part of the state. East Sikkim Tourism has a number of great tourist attractions where people visit and explore the culture, history and heritage. Overnight at hotel.
After breakfast, proceed for a full day sightseeing tour of Gangtok, covering Ban- Jhakri Water Fall, Bakthang Waterfall, Drodul-Chorthen, Research Institute of Tibetology, Directorate of Handicraft and Handloom, Flower Show, Enchey Monastery, Tashi view point, Ganesh tok & Hanuman tok. The rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight in Gangtok.
After breakfast, drive to Ravangla. Ravangla is a small town situated on the ridge between the Meanam and Tendong hills. An ideal place for quiet stay to enjoy natural bliss and short treks. Enroute visit Temi Tea Garden, the only tea garden in the entire Sikkim; Samdruptse which means in Bhutia language “The Wish Fulfilling Hill”. A 135 ft unique statue of Guru Padmasambhava is installed at the top of Samdruptse. And after lunch, visit Buddha Park constructed between 2006 and 2013 and features a 130-foot high statue of the Buddha as its centerpiece. Overnight at hotel.
After breakfast, drive to Yuksom. On the way, visit Tashiding Monastery Monastery built by Ven. Nadak Sempo Chenpo and is consider one of the sacred Monasteries of Sikkim. And then visit Bon monastery. Bon was the earlier religion of Tibet. It is more than 18000 years old religion. In Sikkim there are 475 monasteries and this monastery is the only Bon monastery in Sikkim. After lunch, if time permits you can take a hike to Dubdi Monastery which is the oldest Monastery in Sikkim. It was built in 1641 the same year the first king of the Sikkim Phunstok Namgyal became the King of Sikkim. Yuksom is nice and beautiful hamlet and it is also starting point of the Kanchenjunga Trek which is at the altitude of 2010 mtrs. If we have time, we can visit the Birth place of Sikkim famously known as Norbu Ghang Throne. Otherwise we can visit next morning .This is the Throne where the first King of Sikkim was crowned as a King. You can witness the Throne and the First Parliament of the Sikkim and the Chorten. After the visit, walk back to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast, drive to Khecheoparli Lake which is on the way to Pelling and is considered one of the Sacred and Holy lake of West Sikkim. After lunch visit The Pemayangtse Monastery “the perfect sublime lotus”built on the 2085mtrs hill high commanding of the finest view of the Kanchenjunga range. Monastery was built in 1645 by Ven. Lhatsun Chempo. Monastery belongs to the Nyingmapa sect and is the most important religious Institute of Sikkim. On the top of the Monastery one can see a structure depicting heavenly sphere,” Sangdopherlri”, minutely carved wonderful intricate artistic work. If time permits one can visit Ruins of the Rabdentse Palace which is the second Capital of the Sikkim. Overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast, proceed to Darjeeling. Darjeeling, one of the most beautiful hill station is generally called the “ Queens of the hills”. It has all attributes of a queen like glamour and beauty of evergreen hills around, green tea gardens at her feet and Mt. Kanchenjunga as her crown. In Sanskrit, Durjaya linga means “Shiva of invincible power who rules the Himalayas”. Darjeeling is northern district of West Bengal, which shares its border with Sikkim in the north, Nepal in the west, Bhutan in the east and Bangladesh and plains of Bengal in the south. Overnight at hotel.
Early morning (@04:00AM), drive to the Tiger hill. Situated at an altitude of 8442 ft. Tiger hill has earned international fame for the magnificent view of the sunrise. The majestic peak Kanchenjunga (8596 mtrs) rears up flanked by Mt.Kabru and Mt Pandim to the far left are Everest, Makalu and Lhotse. Other peaks visible from here are Mt. Jano, Mt. Nar sing, Mt. Frey peak, Mt. Sinolchu etc. After Tiger Hill, visit Yiga Choling Monastery of Ghoom. After breakfast, visit Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, a high altitude wildlife Zoo with the most successful captive breeding center for Snow leopard and Red Panda. After this visit, you may proceed to Tibetan Refugee Self Help Center and then Tea Garden. You may take a joy ride in the famous Darjeeling "Toy Train", titled World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Evening free for market Overnight at Hotel.
Drive to the nearest airport.
More Details about Gangtok, Ravangla and Darjeeling Tour
- All transfer by Luxury Cars
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Driver Allowance & Fuel Charges
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3* Hotel Accommodation in basic or deluxe rooms
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Meal plan as on MAPAI (Breakfast & Dinner)
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Sightseeing & Transfers according to the above Tour Itinerary Details.
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All sightseeing & transfers by independent & well-maintained Tour Itinerary Details only. Point to point basis not on disposal.
- Anything that is not mentioned in the INCLUSION
- Payment Policy:
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Any confirmation is subject to an advance deposit of 50% of the package cost and has to be paid immediately, after that we can process the booking.
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Balance Payment has to be made in advance and must be paid & as per time limit given at the time of confirmation.
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Full Payment needs to be done one day prior to the tour or on the day of arrival.
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Payments can be remitted by depositing the amount through the mode of internet banking in the account (which will be provided while booking the package).
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After depositing the payment, please e-mail us the Deposit slip
| No of pax |
Age Limit |
Price per pax (Rs) |
| Adult |
Above 12 years |
INR
58500 /
Adult
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OUR LIABILITIES & LIMITATIONS
- Please note that after the finalization of the tour/service cost, if there are any hikes in entrance fees of monuments/museums, taxes, fuel cost or guide charges by the Govt. of India, the same would be charged as extra.
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Mountain Adventures Tours & Travels act only in the capacity of agent for the hotels, airlines, transporters, railways & contractors providing other services & all exchange orders, receipts, contracts & tickets issued by us are issued subject to terms & conditions under which these services are provided by them.
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All itineraries are sample itineraries, intended to give you a general idea of the likely trip schedule. Numerous factors such as weather, road conditions, the physical ability of the participants etc. may dictate itinerary changes either before the tour or while on the trail. We reserve the right to change any schedule in the interest of the trip participants’ safety, comfort & general well being.
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Our rates are based on the prevailing rates as negotiated by us with the hotels, airlines etc. Hotels and Airlines retain the right to modify the rates without notice. In case of such changes the rates quoted before the modification, can be changed by us according to the modifications by hotels or airlines. All hotel bookings are based on usual check in and checkout time of the hotels until unless indicated in the itinerary.
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We shall not be responsible for any delays & alterations in the programme or expenses incurred – directly or indirectly – due to natural hazards, flight cancellations, accident, breakdown of machinery or equipments, breakdown of transport, weather, sickness, landslides, political closures or any untoward incidents.
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We shall not be responsible for any loss, injury or damage to person, property, or otherwise in connection with any accommodation, transportation or other services, resulting – directly or indirectly – from any act of GOD, dangers, fire, accident, breakdown in machinery or equipment, breakdown of transport, wars, civil disturbances, strikes, riots, thefts, pilferages, epidemics, medical or custom department regulations, defaults, or any other causes beyond our control.
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We do not have any insurance policy covering the expenses for accident, sickness, loss due to theft, or any other reasons. Visitors are advised to seek such insurance arrangements in their home country. All baggage & personal property/s at all times are at the client’s risk.
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PASSPORTS & VISAS
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To travel to India from overseas countries except for the citizen of Nepal & Bhutan, one needs a 06 months valid passport and a valid Visa. And processing of Passport and Visa are not included in the tour cost.
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HEALTH
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Any person who has a contagious disease is forbidden to travel, any person found during the tour with such a disease will be asked to leave the tour and will have to make their own arrangements to return home.
Cancellation & Refund Policy
- POLICY REGARDING CANCELLATION / NO SHOW / EARLY DEPARTURE
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In case of cancellation of tour/travel services due to any avoidable/unavoidable reason/s we must be informed in writing.
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Cancellation charges would be effective from the date we receive letter in writing and cancellation charges would be as follows:
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o Cancellation has to be sent to us by Email.
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o From Date of booking – 30 days only communication charges of Rs 2000.00 per person
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o 50% refund before 30 Days of the journey date.
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o 75% of the tour cost applicable within 30-15 days of the journey date.
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o 100% of the tour cost applicable within 15-0 days of the journey date / No Show.
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Please note – Irrespective of above mentioned cancellations slabs – in case of cancellation of tour services after the booking is made with us – a minimum 10% service charges would be applicable.
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REFUND
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In case you cancel the trip after commencement refund would be restricted to a limited amount that too would depend on the amount that we would be able to recover from the hoteliers we patronize. For unused hotel accommodation, chartered transportation and missed meals etc. we do not bear any responsibility to refund. NO REFUND WILL BE MADE AGAINST ANY UNUTILIZED SERVICES, WHAT SO EVER MAY BE THE REASON.
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Where as in case of Cancellation before the commencement, it will take at least two weeks time to refund the said amount.
