Plantations & Hill Stations

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This two week adventure takes you on an unforgettable journey from Delhi to plantations & hill stations of Darjeeling and Sikkim offering an insight into one of the most fascinating and beautiful regions in India
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

What's this trip about?

    This two week adventure takes you on an unforgettable journey from Delhi to plantations & hill stations of Darjeeling and Sikkim offering an insight into one of the most fascinating and beautiful regions in India

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - max of 1 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityDelhi
End CityPelling & Darjeeling

Travel Themes

  • Eco, Sustainable & Green Travel
  • Education / Learning
  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife

Destinations

  • Asia
  • India

Attractions

  • Delhi
  • Gangtok

Activities

  • Historic sightseeing
  • Nature

Trip includes

    • All accommodation and meals as stated in the itinerary
    • All transport in private vehicles with a local driver
    • All transfers, including 24-hour airport arrival & departure transfer service
    • Services of a local English speaking escort throughout the tour
    • Entrance Fees to sites visited

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in Delhi and transfer to hotel
You arrive in Delhi today where we meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel. Depending on what time you arrive, we can arrange a short introductory tour of the city today or you can just settle into the hotel and relax after your journey.

OVERNIGHT:
Delhi hotel

EXTRAS:
Extra day in Delhi - pre-tour, Single Room Supplement (INTMPH)

Day 2: Delhi city tour
After breakfast, we have arranged a full day tour of India's enigmatic capital city for you. Vibrant, bustling Old Delhi, with its labyrinth of medieval streets, important mosques and Moghul architecture is an invigorating mix of historical and cultural influences, and o...
OVERNIGHT:
Delhi hotel

MEALS:
Breakfast

Day 3: Fly to Bagdogra, travel to Kalimpong
After breakfast, we transfer you to the airport for your flight to Bagdogra in the West Bengal hills. On arrival, you are met by our representative and transferred to the hill station of Kalimpong 80km away (approx 3 hours). Nestled in the foothills of the Himalaya above...
OVERNIGHT:
Kalimpong hotel

MEALS:
Breakfast

Day 4: Kalimpong, morning tour
This morning you visit Durpin Dara Hill, high above Kalimpong for a spectacular view along the Eastern Himalayan mountain range including the peak of Mount Khanchendzonga. Yet more spectacular views of snow peaks can be enjoyed at Deolo View Point. Kalimpong is a major f...
OVERNIGHT:
Kalimpong hotel

MEALS:
Breakfast

Day 5: Kalimpong to Gangtok via Rumtek Monastery
After breakfast we depart for Gangtok, the capital and largest town in Sikkim, stopping en route to visit the Rumtek Monastery. Spiritually the monastery has huge significance as the seat of Buddhism's Kagyu (Black Hat) sect. The main monastery building was constructed b...
OVERNIGHT:
Gangtok hotel

MEALS:
Breakfast

Day 6: Gangtok, Tsomgo Lake
Today we travel along the former Silk Route to visit Tsomgo Lake (pronounced Changu), a scenic glacial lake surrounded by beautiful scenery. The lake is considered holy by the Sikkimese and is fed from meltwater from the surrounding mountains which taper down to its shor...
OVERNIGHT:
Gangtok hotel

MEALS:
Breakfast

Day 7: Gangtok to Pelling, tour Pelling
After breakfast we depart for Pelling (approx 5 hours) on a scenic journey past hills, waterfalls, rivers and steep valleys set against a backdrop of Himalayan peaks. Upon arrival in the afternoon, you can choose to relax and admire the sight of the mighty Khangchendzong...
OVERNIGHT:
Pelling hotel

MEALS:
Breakfast

Day 8: Pelling to Glenburn Tea Estate
Leaving Pelling for the exclusive Glenburn Tea Estate (approx 4 hours) near Darjeeling, we pass through valleys carpeted with lush verdant tea plantations and make plenty of stops along the way to admire the spectacular scenery. On arrival at Glenburn, the rest of the da...
OVERNIGHT:
Glenburn Tea Estate

MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 9: Glenburn Tea Estate
The next three days are free for you to simply relax or enjoy some of the various activities on offer at Glenburn including a tour of the tea factory to learn about the process of making fine Darjeeling tea before a chance to refine your taste with a tasting session. The...
OVERNIGHT:
Glenburn Tea Estate

MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 10: Glenburn Tea Estate
Free day to enjoy relaxing at Glenburn Tea Estate or exploring the local area.

OVERNIGHT:
Glenburn Tea Estate

MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 11: Glenburn Tea Estate
Free day to enjoy relaxing at Glenburn Tea Estate or exploring the local area.

OVERNIGHT:
Glenburn Tea Estate

MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 12: Fly to Delhi
After breakfast we transfer you to the airport at Bagdogra for your flight to Delhi where the rest of the day is free for you to relax or perhaps do so last minute shopping for presents.

OVERNIGHT:
Delhi hotel

MEALS:
Breakfast

Day 13: Transfer to the airport for departure
Your time is free today until we transfer you to the airport for departure.

OVERNIGHT:
N/A

MEALS:
Breakfast

EXTRAS:
Extra day in Delhi - post-tour

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Dates & Availability

Price From $3,565
Price per day$255
Last Updated: 4/18/2024

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • International Flights in and out of India
    • Indian visa fees
    • Travel Insurance (compulsory)
    • Meals not indicated in the itinerary
    • Drinks, snacks, tips and other personal expenses (e.g. laundry)
    • Any other items not mentioned above
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