Queen of Hills: Darjeeling

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Overview

Overview of the tour

Nestled in the grandeur and beauty of towering snow-capped mountains; somber, snowy sentinels, lies a jewel of a town Darjeeling -- elegant, sophisticated and incredibly beautiful; This has been called the queen of hill-stations. A train tour to Darjeeling is the best to know the beauty of eastern India. Take a joy ride on Darjeeling Himalayan Railway toy train, a unique train which has UNESCO world heritage. Covering the distance of 88 km in 8 hours between New Jalpaiguri and Darjeeling, the train will take you by 498 minor bridges, 177 unmanned level crossings and 12 stations, 5 reverses and 4 loops.

Duration of the tour: 6 Nights/ 7 Days

Destinations : Kolkata (2)– Siliguri (2)– Darjeeling (2)

Highlights :

  • Charming setting of Siliguri (New Jalpaiguri)
  • The bustling city of Kolkata
  • Ride at Himalayan Railway Toy Train amidst scenic settings
Best time to visit : Best time to visit Darjeeling is mid September to mid December and resumes from mid March till May end. In summers 8.5 degree c to 15 degree c and in winters it is 1.5 degree c to 6 degree c.

Category of Hotels  : 3-5 Star

Transportation         :
Air-Conditioned Chauffer Driven Transport

Price
  :
– Starting from USD 599 Per Person on twin share
» Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrive Delhi
Day 2 - Delhi to Agra
Day 3 - Agra to Bharatpur
Day 4 - Bharatpur
Day 5 - Bharatpur to    Fatehpur Sikri to Jaipur
Day 6 - Jaipur
Day 7 - Jaipur to    Ranthambore
Full Itinerary

Itinerary

Itinerary Destination

Day 1 - Arrive Kolkata Upon arrival in Kolkata, earlier known as Calcutta, you will be met by our representative and transferred to the hotel. Take a sightseeing tour of the city. Stay overnight at hotel in Kolkata.

Day 2 - Kolkata to Siliguri via Bagdogra, by air
Transfer to Kolkata airport. Fly to Bagdogra, upon arrival you will be met and transferred to Siliguri for an overnight stay.

Day 3 - Siliguri to Darjeeling, board DHR (88 Kms/8hrs drive) Morning transfer to New Jalpaiguri railway station. Depart on the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway. Upon arrival at Darjeeling you will be transferred to your hotel for a four night stay.

Day 4 - Darjeeling Sightseeing of Darjeeling.

Day 5 - Darjeeling Sightseeing of Darjeeling.

Day 6 - Darjeeling A day at leisure to explore Darjeeling at your own pace.

Day 7 - Darjeeling to Calcutta via Bagdogra, by air Transfer to Bagdogra airport and fly to Kolkata. Travel to your onward destination

kolkataKolkata is the capital city of West Bengal located in East India. Here, you will visit the Fort William, Victoria memorial, the Indian museum, St. Paul's cathedral, Birla Planetarium and the Botanical Gardens.

Having a ride at Darjeeling Himalayan Railway toy train will be great experience for you. During the afternoon, you will visit the New Jalpaiguri loco shed. You will watch the engine drives preparing engines. It is said that some of them were originally made in Glasgow.

Ghoom MonasteryDarjeeling is a beautiful hill station located at the height of 7,000 feet. Because of its amazing beauty, it is known as the ‘Queen of the Himalayas. you will visit the Ghoom Monastery here and see one of the largest statues of the Maitreya Buddha, Himalayan Zoo and Natural History Museum. In these places, you will see a good collection of preserved butterflies, birds, reptiles and insects of the Himalayas..

Price

Price
Price : – Starting from USD 599 Per Person on twin share

Inclusions

Inclusions and Accommodation
Inclusions
  • Accommodation in following hotels envisaged. This is subject to availability.
Cities Standard Superior Option Deluxe Option
Calcutta Peerless Inn The Park Taj Bengal
Siliguri Apollo Sinclairs Hotel Cindrella
Darjeeling Seven Seventeen New Elgin Windermere

  • Breakfast on all days.
  • All prevailing taxes like Luxury tax in all hotels and Expenditure tax wherever applicable.
  • All transfers to or from hotels, city tours, excursions, drives by an air-conditioned transport.
  • Services of an English speaking local guide.
  • Inter state road tax, toll tax, driver’s allowance, parking etc.
  • Train fare as per the itinerary.
Exclusions
  • Any lunch, dinner, snacks, mineral water etc. unless mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Entry fee to any monument or camera fee.
  • Any airfare or airport tax
  • Tips, gratuities.
  • Portage, laundry, telephone calls, table drinks or any other expenses of personal nature.

Terms and Conditions

Terms and Conditions
Cancellation Fee
  • More than 30 days prior to time of departure – No cancellation charge.
  • Between 7-30 days prior to time of departure – 25% cancellation charge of the tour cost.
  • Between 5-7 days prior to time of departure – 50 % cancellation charge of the tour cost.
  • Less than 5 days prior to departure              - 100% cancellation charge of the tour cost.
Amendment Fee
  • More than 10 days prior to time of departure – No amendment charge.
  • Less than 10 days prior to departure – Amendment fee of USD 100 per amendment irrespective of no of passengers..
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