| Day 1 - New Delhi
Around midnight arrival in New Delhi. The cosmopolitan city and capital Delhi is the main gateway for travellers. Upon arrival, you will be met by an Indo Vacations representative and transferred to the hotel. |
| Day 2 - New Delhi - Bagdogra (by air) - Darjeeling (100 km)
In the morning we drive to the airport for the flight to Bagdogra. After the arrival in Bagdogra we proceed north of the state through the coniferous forests and terraced tea gardens to Darjeeling. Darjeeling (place of the thunderbolt) has spectacular scenery. Due to its altitude of 2134 m and soothing temperature in summers Darjeeling has become a famous hill resort in India. By clear weather we can enjoy the impressive and unforgettable views of the Himalayas. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to the hotel in Darjeeling. |
| Day 3 - Darjeeling
Early in the morning we drive to Tiger Hill (around 11 km) to enjoy the sunrise. Tiger Hill (2590 m) is the highest point in this area. There is a breathtaking view of the sunrise on the Kanchenjunga. Mount Everest (8842 m) is also visible on a clear day. The moments of sunrise from Tiger Hill are described by most of the visitors as unforgettable. In the evening we explore Darjeeling and its surroundings. We visit the institute of mountaineering where we get the detailed information about the natural surrounding and the habitants of this area.
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| Day 4 - Darjeeling - Kalimpong
After having breakfast we drive to Kalimpong. Kalimpong, a remote hill station has been a meeting point of the once "three closed lands" on the trade route to Tibet. The beautiful mountain scenery and the abundance of flowers have made Kalimpong an attractive resort. In the afternoon arrive in Kalimpong and drive to the hotel. In the evening we drive up to Darpin Dara, the highest point in Kalimpong which offers some breathtaking views of the rollong plains of Siliguri and the Teesta and Rangit valley.
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| Day 5 - Kalimpong - Melli - Siliguri
Today we drive to Melli for White Water Rafting in the River Teesta. The major tributary of the Teesta River is the Rangeet which originates from the Rathong Glacier and meets it at the border between Sikkim and West Bengal. The Teesta river originates from the Lake Cholamu where it looks like a silent stream. Here we can enjoy the river rafting. In the afternoon drive to Siliguri. |
| Day 6 - Siliguri - Bagdogra - New Delhi (by air)
In the morning we drive through the forests and tea estates to Bagdogra. In the afternoon we drive to the airport for the flight to New Delhi. In the evening arrive in New Delhi. Rooms are available to get refresh before departing for the airport. The rest of the day at leisure. After dinner we leave the hotel for the airport.
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| Day 7 - New Delhi
Around midnight flight to home destination. |
