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Darjeeling (“place of the thunderbolt”), is
a town in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is the headquarters of
 Darjeeling
district, in the Shiwalik Hills on the lower range of the Himalaya, at
an average elevation of 2,134 m (6,982 ft). During the British Raj in
India, Darjeeling's temperate climate led to its development as a hill
station (hill town) for British residents to escape the heat of the
plains during the summers.
Darjeeling is one of the most magnificent
hill resorts in the world. This heavenly retreat is bathed in hues of
every shade. The flaming red rhododendrons, the sparkling white
magnolias, the miles of undulating hillsides covered with emerald green
tea bushes, the exotic forests of silver fir - all under the blanket of
a brilliant azure sky dappled with specks of clouds, compellingly
confounds Darjeeling as the QUEEN OF HILL
STATIONS.
Darjeeling is
internationally famous for its Tea Industry and the Darjeeling Himalayan
Railway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Darjeeling beckons thousands today for a
leisurely respite from the bustle of the madding crowd. The traveller -
whether a tourist or a trekker, an ornithologist or a photographer, a
botanist or an artist - will find in Darjeeling an experience which will
remain etched in ones memory - forever.
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Fact File -
Darjeeling: |
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Area: |
11.44 sq.kms |
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Location: |
Located at an average
elevation of 2,134 m or 6,982 ft[16] in the
Darjeeling Himalayan hill region on the Darjeeling-Jalapahar
range that originates in the south from Ghum. |
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Altitude: |
2134 m |
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Language: |
English, Nepali,
Bengali, Hindi, Tibetian |
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Climate: |
Summer:- Maximum
14.890°C Minimum 8.590°C
Winter:- Maximum 6.110°C
Minimum 1.50°C |
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Clothing: |
Summer - Light woollens
Winter - Heavy woollens |
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Best Season: |
Darjeeling's temperate
climate has five distinct seasons: spring, summer,
autumn, winter, and the monsoons. Summers (lasting
from May to June) are mild, with maximum
temperatures rarely crossing 25 °C (77 °F). The
monsoon season from June to September is
characterized by intense torrential rains often
causing landslides that block Darjeeling's land
access to the rest of the country. In winter
temperature averages 5–7 °C (41–44 °F).
March to mid June &
September to mid December |
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6 Nights/7 Days:
Darjeeling - Kalimpong - Gangtok |
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Day 01:
Darjeeling
Arrive New Jalpaiguri (NJP)
Railway Station (88kms) / Bagdogra Airport (94kms).
Meet and transfer to Darjeeling, Enroute Visit
Mirick Lake and Nepal Border. Overnight stay at
Darjeeling
Day 02:
Darjeeling
After breakfast at
hotel, depart for the sight seeing. Full Day city
tour of Darjeeling covering Parmesan Nadia Himalayan
Zoological park, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute
(Closed on Thursday), Ropeway, Tensing -- Gumbo
Rock, Tibetan Refugee Self Help Center (Closed on
Sunday), Tea Estate, Lebong Race Course , Peace
Pagoda and Rock Garden – Gangamaya Park. Return to
hotel. Overnight stay at at Darjeeling.
Day 03:
Darjeeling - Kalimpong
Early Morning Excursion
to Tiger Hill, Ghoom Monastery and Batasia Loop.
Return to Hotel. Breakfast and transfer to the
Kalimpong. Overnight at Kalimpong. |
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Day 04: Kalimpong
After breakfast at
hotel, Depart for a sightseeing Tour of Deolo Hill,
Dr Graham Homes School, Thonga Goma Monastery,
Mangaldham , Nurseries. Return to Hotel. Overnight
stay at Kalimpong.
Day 05: Kalimpong -
Gangtok
After breakfast at
hotel, transfer to Gangtok. Half day city tour of
Gangtok covering Directorate of Handicrafts and
Handlooms, Enchey Monastery, Research Institute of
Tibetology, Chorten ( Stupa ), Orchid Sanctuary,
Rumtek Monastery. Overnight Stay at Gangtok. |
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Day 06: Gangtok
After breakfast at
hotel, depart for full day sight seeing tour of
Thshangu Lake & Baba Mander. Overnight stay at
Gangtok.
Day 07: Gangtok -
Onward Destination
After breakfast at
hotel. Check out hotel. Drop at NJP Railway Station
/ Bagdogra airport for your onward destination. |
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Luxury package: Tour Cost Rs. 26,100/-
Per Person
Classic package: Tour Cost Rs.
22,600/- Per Person
Deluxe package: Tour Cost Rs.
18,200/- Per
Person
* Tour prices are valid for
Indian Nationals only.
* Prices are subject to revise |
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Destinations |
Hotels Used |
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Luxury |
Classic |
Deluxe |
| Darjeeling |
Mayfair Resort |
Hotel Vice Roy |
Fortune Resort
/ Anand Palace / Gymkhana Resort |
| Kalimpong |
Silver Oaks. |
Silver Oaks. |
Hotel Park |
| Gangtok |
Royal Plaza /
Nor khill. |
Orange Village
Resort |
New Caste /
Golden Height / The Sidlon |
Package Cost Includes:
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Assistance on Arrival & Departure.
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Accommodation on twin Sharing Basis
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Breakfast and Dinner on your stay
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Exclusive Non a/c vehicle for transfers & sight seeing
will available as per itinerary only.
Package Cost does not includes:
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Air Fare/Train fare.
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Personal Expenses such as Laundry, telephone calls,
tips. Liquor, boating & joy rides.
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Guide Charges & Entrance Fees.
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Service Tax. 4.90 %
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Expenses of personal nature such as room service, bar
bills, laundry, phone calls, tips and Porterage.
Other customized packages, corporate groups, Student groups
and incentives are available on request !!!
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to
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