Darjeeling Tour

Queen of the Hills

Welcome to Darjeeling - rightly called Queen of the Hills, situated amidst the grandeur and beauty of the mighty Himalayas with Kanchanjunga, an exhilarating holiday resort from the days of the British Raj in India still maintaining its Victorian grandeur. This is where the best tea of the World is grown.

Darjeeling hills are mostly inhabited by Sherpas, Lepchas, Nepalese, Tibetans, Sikkimese and Bhutanese. Through the lush green hills of Darjeeling, climbs special railways affectionately called TOY TRAIN or FLOWER-PICKING TRAIN covering a distance of 50 miles to Darjeeling in 8 hours.

Alpine Everest Guides Nepal, specialist in the Himalayan countries offers various packages & privet tours/treks in Sikkim & Darjeeling. We also specialise treks/tours to Nepal, Tibet, Bhutan & India including Ladakh offering various programmes to suit different interests such as culture, history, natural, wild life, bird watching, our sample Sikkim & Darjeeling package are as follows:

Package A

Highlights of Sikkim & Darjeeling Himalayan tour

Itinerary

Day 01	Fly Kathmandu / Bhadrapur (1 hr) - scenic drive to Gantok (3-4 hr.) - hotel
Day 02	Full day sightseeing in Gantok with Rumtek monastery - hotel
Day 03	Excursion tour to Phoning monastery (38 km in north Sikkim)
Day 04	Scenic drive to Pemayangtse monastery via beautiful temi tea estate (west Sikkim) - hotel
Day 05	Scenic drive to Darjeeling. PM: sightseeing in Darjeeling - hotel
Day 06	Visit Ghoom monastery, on the way back enjoy a short ride on the famous Darjeeling toy train-hotel
Day 07	Picturesque drive to Bagdogra to fly to onward destination or to Bhadrapur to fly back to Kathmandu-transfer to your hotel.

Package B

Explore the Himalayan Heritage

Itinerary

Day 01	Arrive Kathmandu - Welcome Meeting, Assistance & transfer to Hotel - evening walk to old Kathmandu Durbar Square
Day 02	Full day sightseeing to Pashupatinath & Boudhanath & Patan city
Day 03	Fly Kathmandu to Biratnagar (50 minutes) - Scenic drive to Kakarvitta (Border of Nepal-India) Darjeeling (3-4 hrs.) - Hotel New Elgin
Day 04	Visit Tea Garden & Tibetan Refugee centre with a pony tour to Himalayan Mountain institute
Day 05	Sightseeing tour to Ghoom Monastery and on way back to hotel enjoy a short train rid on the famous Darjeeling toy-train
Day 06	Scenic drive to Pemayangtse - Hotel Mt. Pandim
Day 07	After sightseeing including Pemayangtse Monastery, picturesque drive to Gantok Hotel Tibet
Day 08	Visit Sikkim Orchid Sanctuary, Institute of Tibetology & Rumtek Monastery
Day 09	Scenic drive back to Biratnagar and fly to Kathmandu & transfer to hotel
Day 10	AM: visit Old City Bhaktapur. PM: free for independent activities.
Day 11	Free until departure time for airport to fly to onward destination.

Cost includes:

2/3 star hotel in Kathmandu with bed & breakfast and sightseeing
10 nights 11 days Sikkim/Darjeeling package on the Twin sharing in the standard hotels all on full board basis
All sightseeing with a good English speaking guide as per itinerary
All transportation by car/van/coaches depending upon the size of the group
Two way air fair Kathmandu to Kathmandu
Necessary hotel/airport/ transfers.

Cost does not include:

Airport taxes
Sikkim/India visa fees
All insuranceall expenses of natural as drink laundry, tips etc.

Travel Information:
Tour booking with full payment should reach us at least 15 days in a advance along with full passport details. There will be a cancellation charge of 50% for confirmed booking up to 7 days prior to departure for the journey. No refund thereafter even for NO_SHOWS & DELAYED ARRIVALS due to whatsoever regions.

Visa Regulation:
One moth visa for Sikkim & Darjeeling can be obtained from any Indian Embassy or Consulate abroad. The Sikkim permit with Indian visa can also be obtained in Kathmandu, Nepal within one day with a condition that the client should be available in Kathmandu, Nepal visa can be obtained at the airport upon arrival.

Best Season:
February - May, October - December

Climate:
(Spring Feb/Mar/April 20 C - 25 C. Summer May/June/July 23C. - 29 C. Autumn Aug/Sep/October 16 C. - 28 C. Winter Nov/Dec/January 07 C. - 14 C. (Above temperatures are based on day ones)

Clothing:
In general, heavy woollen wears are required in winter. However, a warm Jampur & a jacket are always advised due to the unpredictable nature of the weather.

For the trek purpose, following items are recommended: Down Jacket, Woollen Sweaters, Cotton/Woollen Shirts, Woollen Trousers, Long Johns, Raincoat, Comfortable trekking shoes, Sun Goggles, Sun Hat, Warm Gloves, Suntan Lotion, Water Bottle, Chap Stick, Medical Kit.

Risks & Liability:
Alpine Everest Guides Nepal Shall always put its all efforts in Making your journey smooth and pleasant. However, as be responsible for any charge of cancellation of programmes due to any unavoidable circumstances such as road blockade, flood, snow, unrest, cancellation of flight, delay arrivals, sickness or accidents. Any extra cost incurring there of shall be borne by the clients. So, it is most advisable that clients to have full insurance against medical and personal accidents. Cancellation insurance is also highly recommended.

Note:
Besides above itineraries, we also offer many other interesting programme for tour and treks. Exclusive programmes can be made available upon enquiry.

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Darjeeling Tour

Highlights of Sikkim & Darjeeling Himalayan tour

Itinerary

Explore the Himalayan Heritage

Itinerary

Cost includes:

Cost does not include:

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