BEST OF DARJEELING, PELLING & GANGTOK

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FIXED DEPARTURE DATES

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2 to 7 Feb 2014 (Starts on Sun & ends on Fri)
13th to 18th April 2014 (Starts on Sun & ends on Fri)
11thto 16th May 2014 (Starts on Sun & ends on Fri)
19thto 24th Oct. 2014 (Starts on Sun & ends on Fri)

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SKETCH ITINERARY

DAYS SKETCH ITINERARY

DISTANCE
Day 01 Arrive at NJP/ Bagdogra. Transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel. 90km/3hrs
Day 02 Full day sightseeing of Darjeeling. Overnight at Hotel
Day 03 Drive from Darjeeling to Pelling. 80 kms/3.5hrs
Day 04 Half day sightseeing of Pelling & Transfer to Gangtok 120kms/ 4hrs
Day 05 Full day sightseeing of Gangtok. Overnight at Gangtok
Day 06 Depart from NJP/ Bagdogra 130kms/4hrs

05 NIGHTS/ 06 DAYS ITINERARY

DAY 1: ARRIVAL AT BAGDOGRA/NJP-DARJEELING

Meet & greet on arrival at Bagdogra airport by our company representative. Please look out for our
company representative who will be holding a placard of your name.

Drive to Darjeeling (Alt 7100Ft/2100M), 90km in 3hrs... Check in at Hotel.

DARJEELING- It is famously known as the “Queen of the Hills” and is one of the most beautiful hill stations of
India. The cool climate of Darjeeling provides a delightfully different experience from most other parts of India.
In 1835, Darjeeling was given to the East India Company by the King of Sikkim. The real fun in coming to
Darjeeling is on the toy train. It takes six to seven hours to cover a distance of 82 kms and the slow speed gives
you enough time to watch and appreciate the beauty which nature has provided it. This train passes through
the Forests, waterfalls, over deep valleys and through the mountains and tunnels. Darjeeling has plenty of
tourist spots in and around the city. Tiger hill is the highest point in the area which provides the most exotic
view of the Kanchenjunga peaks. The city is centered around the Mall which has a variety of shops, restaurants
and hotels. Beautiful walk ways start from the Mall.

Evening free at leisure.

Overnight at Darjeeling.
Meal plan : Dinner only
DAY 2: FULL DAY CITY TOUR OF DARJEELING

A.M.

4:00 a.m. – Sunrise on Tiger Hill is renowned for grand view of the Kanchenjunga and the other
Himalayan peaks. All the efforts is worthwhile especially if you get a clear weather. On the return to
Darjeeling, we cover 2 scenic points – Batasia Loop and Ghoom Monastery.

TIGER HILL SUNRISE POINT is the summit of Ghoom, the highest railway station on the Darjeeling Himalayan
Railway – a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is famous for the panoramic views it offers of Mount Everest along
with Kangchenjunga. The first rays of the sun shoot ahead and shed light upon the twin peaks
of Kangchenjunga painting it pink and then bathing it in a beautiful orange colour. From Tiger Hill, Mount
Everest (8848m) is just visible, peeping out through two other peaks standing by its side.
BATASIA LOOP situated almost 5 km away from the town is a gigantic railway loop where the Toy Train makes
a 360 Degree turn. It was basically built to make it possible for the Toy Train to cut the deep ascend.
Strategically located the Batasia Loop offers a panoramic view of the Kanchanjunga Range.A War Memorial
constructed in the memory of the brave sons of the soil who laid down their lives in the different wars since
the independence of the nation adds to its attraction. There is also a well furbished market where visitors can
buy locally made purses, bags and other decorative items.

GHOOM MONESTRY Built in 1875 by Lama Sherab Gyatso, this ancient monastery is said to have been blessed
by the renowned Tomo Geshe Rimpoche of Tibet. The specialty of this monastery is that it contains the statue
of the 'Future Coming Buddha' known as Maitreye Buddha. The Monastery has also preserved some of the
rare handwritten Buddhist manuscripts. You could visit the monastery on your return journey to Darjeeling
from Tiger Hill.

Back to Hotel.

Enjoy Delicious Breakfast at Hotel.

Time free for a quick nap/ lesiure

P.M.
Post Lunch City Tour visit 7 points covering Darjeeling Zoo and Mountaineering Institute (Closed on
Thursday), Tea garden, Tenzing rock and Gombu Rock, Tibetan Refugee center (Closed on Sunday) and Ava Art
Gallery.

DARJEELING ZOO in the town of Darjeeling in the Indian state of West Bengal. The zoo was opened in 1958,
and an average elevation of 7,000 feet (2,134 m), is the largest high altitude zoo in India. It specializes in
breeding animals adapted to alpine conditions, and has successful captive breeding programs for the Snow
leopard, the critically endangered Himalayan wolf and the Red panda. The zoo attracts about 300,000 visitors
every year.

HIMALAYAN MOUNTAINEERING INSTITUTE (HMI) was established in Darjeeling, India on November 4, 1954
to encourage mountaineering as an organized sport in India. The first ascent of Mount Everest in 1953
by Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary sparked a keen interest in establishing mountaineering as a well-
respected endeavour for people in the region. With the impetus provided by the first prime minister of
India, Jawaharlal Nehru, HMI was established in Darjeeling. Tenzing Norgay was the first director of field
training for HMI.

TEA GARDEN Happy Valley tea garden is located just a kilometer away from the main town and is situated
along 18 Lebong Cart Road (very near to the District Magistrate's Office) and offers tourist a refreshing
ambience far from the otherwise noisy town. One can soak in the ambience of the tea garden and take a walk
through the carpeted garden. You can take a pony from the Chowrasta or merely walk down the hill to reach
the factory. The garden is presently closed but the residents are running it through a cooperative.

AVA ART GALLERY Situated about 4 km from the Market Square and on the National Highway, Ava.Art Gallery
was established in 1965 by the Late. Bhopal Rao Sett and Ava Devi. It is the only Art Gallery of its kind in the
Hills. A collection of 60 pieces of art work in water, oil and thread paintings are displayed in the Gallery.
Visitors can travel on foot to get to the Gallery or simply hire a taxi. Entrance fees are not charged.

TIBETAN REFUGEE CENTRE: Established in 1959, the Tibetan Refugee Self-Help Centre comprises a home for
the aged, school, orphanage, clinic, gompa and craft workshops that produce carpets, woodcarvings,
leatherwork and woollen items. There's also an interesting photographic exhibition portraying the
establishment and workings of the centre.

Evening Free for Shopping at Mall.

Dinner, Overnight at Darjeeling
Meal plan : Breakfast & Dinner

DAY 3: DRIVE FROM DARJEELING TO PELLING (80KMS/3HRS)

PELLING: - The pleasant little town of Pelling is famous for magnificent view of the snow-capped mountains of
Kanchenjunga. Pelling is about 133 km away from Siliguri and 125km from Gangtok and well connected by bus
and jeep services. Placid Pelling pulls most of the visitors for its representative status in history, nature and
culture of the state. Situated at an altitude of 6,800 ft, it offers good view of entire mountain ranges including
the Koktang, Kumbhakarna, Rathong, Kabru, Dom, Kanchenjunga, Pandim, Zopuno, Shimbho, Narsing,
Siniyalchu and others.
A.M.

8:00 a.m. – Post breakfast drive to Pelling (Alt 4175Ft / 1250M).

Enjoy scenic beauty of Rangeet River Valley & Tea Gardens on the way

Try a Sikkimese local restaurant for lunch enroute.

P.M.

On arrival check in to Hotel.

Evening at leisure

Overnight at hotel.

Meal plan: Breakfast & Dinner

DAY 4: PELLING-GANGTOK (120kms in 4hrs)

GANGTOK The capital of Sikkim is a unique hill resort of northeast India & undoubtedly one of the most oft-
visited ones. Perched on the ridge of a hill at an altitude of 1700 mt, Gangtok is famous for its scenic beauty
and spectacular views of the Kanchenjunga, their highest mountain in the world. The town offers a mild
temperate climate with a temperature of around 23 degree centigrade in summer and around 6 degree
centigrade during winter. Officially the population of Gangtok is around 50,000 but actually the number is at
least double that figure.
A.M.

8:00 a.m. – Post breakfast. Today we will do half day sightseeing of Pelling & Then drive to Gangtok.

Visit Pemayangtse Monastery, Khecheopalri Lake.

PEMAYANGTSE MONASTERY is a Buddhist monastery in Pemayangtse, near Pelling in the northeastern Indian
state of Sikkim, located 140 kilometres (87 mi) west of Gangtok. Planned, designed and founded by Lama
Lhatsun Chempo in 1705, it is one of the oldest and premier monasteries of Sikkim. It is not only one of the
oldest monasteries of Sikkim but also the most famous in west Sikkim. Originally built by Lhatsun Chenpo in
the 17th century, as a small Lhakhang, it was subsequently enlarged during the reign of the third Chogyal
Chakdor Namgyal who was considered as Lhatsun Chenpo's third reincarnate, Jigme Pawo. The monastery
follows the Nyingma Order of Tibet Buddhism and controls all other monasteries of that Order in Sikkim. The
monks of this monastery are normally chosen from the Bhutias of Sikkim

KHECHEOPALRI LAKE is originally known as Kha-Chot-Palri (meaning the heaven of Padmasambhava), is a

sacred Lake for both Buddhists and Hindus, which is believed to be a wish fulfilling lake. It is located near
Khecheopalri village, 147 kilometres (91 mi) west of Gangtok and 34 kilometres (21 mi) to the northwest of
Pelling town in the West Sikkim district of the Northeastern Indian state of Sikkim. The local name for the lake
is Sho Dzo Sho, which means "Oh Lady, Sit Here". The popularly known name of the lake, considering its
location is Khecheopalri Lake, ensconced in the midst of the Khechoedpaldri hill, which is also considered a
sacred hill.

P.M.

Drive to Gangtok

On arrival check into hotel & evening at leisure

Overnight at Gangtok.
Meal plan: Breakfast & Dinner
DAY 5: TSONGO LAKE TRIP

A.M.

7:00 a.m. – After early breakfast drive to explore Gangtok city tour

Gangtok to Tsongo Lake with Baba Mandir Excursion – 52kms in 3hrs - One way (Timing: 7.30AM to
2.30PM). After breakfast drive to Tsongo Lake (Alt 12000ft/3600M), a high altitude alpine lake close to
Indo-China Border. Enjoy playing in snow and try Yak Ride and proceed further to Legendary Baba
Harbhajan Singh Mandir.

Back to Hotel.

P.M.

Afternoon is free for personal activities.

Overnight at Gangtok
Meal plan: Breakfast & Dinner only

DAY 6: TRANSFER TO NEW JALPAIGURI/ BAGDOGRA (130kms in 3.5hrs)

A.M.

08:00 a.m. After breakfast check out from hotel and drive to NJP/Bagdogra – 130kms in 3.5hrs..

Meal plan: Breakfast Only

PER PERSON PACKAGE PRICE

VALIDITY: 15th Sept 2013 – 31st March 2014.

NO. OF PAX VEHICLE INR USD

USED
2- 3 PAX INDICA/ WAGON R RS 23,109/- US$ 420
4 - 6 PAX INNOVA/ SCORPIO / TAVERA RS 18,915 /- US$ 344
7 - 9 PAX INNOVA/ SCORPIO / TAVERA US$ 364
RS 20,045/-

10 - 12 PAX INNOVA/ SCORPIO / TAVERA US$ 315

RS 17,334/-

Single Room US$ 144

RS 7, 900/-
Supplement

+3.09% Government service tax

PACKAGE PRICE INCLUDES:

• Twin sharing accommodation in carefully selected “A” class guest house/ Hotels / Camps as applicable to
the itinerary.
• Meals as per the itinerary
• Exclusive transportation, sightseeing & excursions.

NOTE:
• An extra bed will be provided in a double room/ tent in case of an odd figure for e.g 3 pax travelling
together in a group.
• For all single room requirements, single room supplement will have to be paid over and above the
package cost.

PACKAGE PRICE EXCLUDES:-

 Camera Fees for Park and Monuments,  Airport Tax Or Porter Charge,
 Additional Tour Or Car Usage Beyond The  Insurance Coverage,
Suggested Itinerary,  Mineral Water Or Beverage,
 Local Tour Escort  Meal not mentioned.
 Ropeway Ride.  Refreshment Cost On Arrival,
 Boating, Yak Ride.  Laundry Charge, Telephone Cost or
 Toy Train Ride, anything of personal nature and not me
 Helicopter Ride,
 Any thing not mentioned in the package.
IMPORTANT NOTES ABOUT CAR AND HOTELS:
 Since your tour covers different districts and states one single vehicle for the entire trip cannot be
used. Local sightseeing tours in the above places are arranged in separate small cars (Maruti Van or
Sumo Jeep as per availability) as per local taxi syndicate rule. These cars are used exclusively for you
and take you to all the points mentioned in the package.
 Due to restriction of vehicular movement in Gangtok town after 8AM we request the guests having a
departure or Excursion to move from the hotel before 8AM, or else the car has to leave the hotel and
would wait at the Taxi Stand after that.
 The car service for the specific package is on contract basis as per tour details and not for full day. The
full day availability of car can also be arranged on request with additional cost.
 Due to high traffic restrictions in the hill stations (mainly in Darjeeling and Gangtok) the drivers remain
under pressure. They can not stop on the road while driving through the city or can not go to certain
places even if desired by the tourists. In the hill towns the car parking places are very limited. In some
hotels cars are not allowed to go. Although we have selected such hotels where the car has a direct
access, but the same can be changed following sudden traffic rule imposition in some specific time. In
such cases our driver will take you to the nearest taxi stand and help you to reach hotel. We request
you to kindly understand these issues and cooperate with the drivers and maintain the timings.

CLIMATE:
 Darjeeling-Sikkim Himalayas experience a climate that varies right from Tropical to Tundra. This change
can be felt in a matter of 5 to 6 hours journey. The temperature in the lower foothills vary from 4 0 C in
winter up to 350 C in summer. Regions above 1500M up to 2500 M have an average temperature of
Minimum 20 C and Maximum 120 C in winter and Minimum 120 C and Maximum 250 C in summer.
The region above 6000m in Northern, Eastern and Western Sikkim remains under permanent snow
throughout the year. Winter period in the hills Mid October to March and summer period is from May
to July. Monsoon starts from July and continues till Mid September. Occasional rainfalls occur in early
May and June. It is also one of the rainiest regions with an average rainfall of 350cm per annum. Best
time to visit this region from September to December and March to June.

CLOTHING:
 Heavy to very heavy woolen garments form Oct to March and light woolen garments during the rest of
the year. Carrying rain proof jackets or umbrella at any time of the year will be beneficial.

PERMIT:
 People visiting Tsongo Lake/ Nathula Pass / North Sikkim (Lachen-Lachung) are required to send
photocopy of their valid Photo ID Proof of all (Passport/Voter Card/ Driving Lenience/ Pan Card for
adult and school / birth certificate for children below 18 years) with 4 copies of Passport size
Photographs to our office in advance in order to arrange the necessary permits. The original copies
may be required to be shown on spot and should be carried during the tour.

EXTRA NOTE:
 All schedules and other information are subject to change without notice and to Government
approval.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1. The Indemnity form should be completed filled, signed and returned to the Company along before starting
any kind of adventure activity.
2. If the client is forced to cancel the booking prior to departure, the cancellation policy will be followed.
3. Once the trek/ tour starts and is cancelled due to any reason beyond our control, the Company reserves
the right for the payment of refunds to the client and will be on Company's discretion
4. In case of any delay beyond our control, the client will have to bear extra cost for the extra days as per the
option chosen on per day basis.
5. Pl. note and be well informed that there will be no refund of money after the trek commences and if one
cannot complete the trek or gets sick enroute. However we will try to accommodate on the trail at lower
altitude and help you with softer trek on the trail. If you intend to get down to base camp, we will help you
do that, however, the cost of hotel will not be borne by us and neither will be for meals. We can definitely
help you trek to surrounding areas on the same cost.

COMPANY LIABILITY
1. It is in the nature of a holiday of this kind to be flexible. The day-to-day agenda and ultimate goal of the
tour is taken as an aim and not as a contractual obligation. We shall not be responsible for the delays or
alterations in the program or expenses incurred due to conflict, international or internal flight delay or
cancellations, strikes, sickness, weather, war, vehicle problems, political closures and disputes.
2. The booking is accepted on the understanding that you realize the potential risks and hazards that can be
involved in holidays of this kind. Holiday Moods Adventures, along with our leaders/guides and anyone
else working in association with us cannot be held responsible for any death, accident or mishap that may
occur in connection with any part of, or services connected with the holiday. The cost is for the entire
package and there would be no refunds in case any part of the package is not availed.
3. Before the guests come on a holiday, they must be covered by insurance, which has to include the cost of
helicopter rescue and cost of repatriation if they become too ill to continue. The travel insurance should
cover Adventure Holiday too.
4. The Company would not be liable to pay any kind of compensation arising because of any mishap, sickness,
accident etc.

TOUR CANCELLATION
All notice of cancellation must be sent to our New Delhi office in writing. Verbal cancellations will not
be entertained. There is also no refund for services not utilized. There will be a cancellation fee as
under:
30 days prior to Tour departure date: 50 % cancellation.
29 -20 days: 75 % cancellation
19 days and below including no show: 100 % cancellation

EXTRA NOTE:
All schedules and other information are subject to change without notice and to Government approval.