Lataguri- Kalimpong - Darjeeling Holiday Trip
Lataguri- Kalimpong - Darjeeling Holiday Trip - Duration : Nights/7Days
DAY 1 : NJP Railway Station / Bagdogra - Lataguri (Gorumara National Park)
Our representative will be there to receive the Guest at New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Stand (Junction) – He will be assisting for the transfer to Lalatguri (Gorumara National Park) – He will assist you for the forwarding journey to Jaldapara – Nearly 110 Kilometers – 3 – 3 ½ hours drive by road - Lunch on the way or in Hotel - Lataguri - It ensures a pleasant climate round the year so it isn’t a problem even if you’ve set your visit any time of the year - The entire in eastern Himalayan region has six National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries and is famous among tourist for its Wild life and Tea tourism – Evening free to stroll around the local market – Night halt at Lataguri Hotel / Resort/ Chalsa.
DAY 2 : Gorumara National Park (Jeep Safari) and Local Sightseeing
Early morning Breakfast - Drive to visit to Jhalong / Bindu / Chapramari in the lap of Himalaya – This is an excursion involving drive and sightseeing - The area is known for its diversified flora, fauna and the scenic beauty of Bhutan Hills - It provides habitat for the Royal Bengal Tiger, Gaur, Leopard, Sambar, Chital, Hog Deer, Barking deer etc – Back to resort .
DAY 3 : Lataguri-Kalimpong (110 Kms/ 4 hrs)
After breakfast check out of the hotel – Drive to Kalimpong via Lava - Nearly 110 kilometers, 3 ½ - 4 hours drive - On the way visit Lava monastery - It’s a historic Monastery visited by the Dalai Lama recently in 2011 - Kalimpong is a historical destination situated on the old silk route - It is situated on the foothills of the Himalayas at an elevation of 1243 meters / 4078 feet with lots of greenery - Kalimpong is a hill station buzzing with colorful people and bazaar – Specialty are the nurseries with orchids, Gladiolus, rarest cacti, etc – There are historical buildings over 50 nurseries and offers spectacular views of the Mount Kanchendzonga and its range - It is ideal setting with milder climate and various tourist options - Check into Hotel / resort – Evening free to roam around the local market or nursery - Over night stay at Kalimpong
DAY 4 : Kalimpong Sightseeing
Morning breakfast in hotel – Drive for sight seeing - Kalimpong situated on the foothills of the Himalayas is a green destination at an altitude of 1243 meters / 4078 feet - It is a historical destinations with bustling market, colorful people and offers spectacular views of the Himalayan range - The scenic beauty on the way are beautiful and there are lot of shops selling antics and local handicraft worth buying – Drive for sight seeing tour through scenic road to Forest Museum (Closed On Thursday), Deolo Hill, Hanuman Mandir, Dr Graham Homes, Durbin Monastery, Mangaldham, Pine View Nurseries (Cactus Only) - Back to Kalimpong Hotel– Evening free to roam around the any of the hundred nurseries or the Local market area - Overnight stay at Kalimpong
DAY 5 : Kalimpong-Darjeeling (7380 Ft / 2250 Mts/ 70 Kms/ 03 hrs)
After breakfast at hotel proceed to Darjeeling, A drive of 60 kilometers 2 ½ - 3 hours through scenic road via Chitrey and along the River Teesta for a short stretch – There is an option of white Water Rafting – Darjeeling - It is situated at an height of 2123 meters / 70001 feet - It is a land of breathtaking beauty, sloping tea gardens with spectacular views of the Mount Everest is the Queen of the hills – Darjeeling is home to many international Schools and few of the internationally famous site like Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park, Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, etc – It is also home to the famous World Heritage train – The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR) - Check into hotel – Evening free - Over Night stay at Darjeeling
DAY 6 : Darjeeling Sightseeing
Early morning at around 3:45 AM drive to 8000 feet / 2440 meters through primitive forests of oak, magnolia to Tiger Hill to view sunrise over Kanchendzonga Peak (subject to clear weather) – On the way back visit Ghoom Monastery, Peace memorial & Batasia Loop – On the way back visit Ghoom Monastery, Peace memorial & Batasia Loop – Back to hotel for breakfast - After breakfast rest for half an hour After breakfast next round of sight seeing - Half Day city tour includes Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (Closed on Thursday), Ropeway, Tensing Gumpo Rock, Tibetan Refugee Self Help Center (Closed on Sunday), Tea Estate, Natural History Museum (Sunday Closed), Peace Pagoda – Back to hotel – Evening free to stroll around the area - Overnight stay at Darjeeling
DAY 7 : Darjeeling-NJP Railway Station / Bagdogra Airport (100 Kms / 3 Hrs)
After breakfast at hotel transfer to NJP Railway Station / Bagdogra Airport for your onward journey. As you go home let the everlasting memory of the radiant Himalayas and this beautiful serene place linger in your mind and prompt you now and again to revisit this place.