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Kolkata - Darjeeling – Gangtok Trip Highlights Destination Covered: Kolkata - Darjeeling – Gangtok Trip Highlights Visit tourist attractions like Victoria Memorial Hall, Dakshineswar Kali Temple at Kolkata Explore the Batasia Loop and Ghoom Monastery Behold the magnificent view of the sunrise on the Mt. Kanchenjunga, at Darjeeling Explore Rumtek Monastery and Chorten Stupa, Gangtok Excursion to Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Happy Valley Tea Estate, Tenzing Rock Lal Kuthi. Day 01 Singapore-Kolkata (-/L/D) Depart: FRI & SUN only. G8 36 SIN-CCU 0450/0625 Upon arrival at Kolkata, meet our representative at the airport. The representative would arrange a transfer to hotel. (Check-in time 1200 Hrs.- Early check-in subject to availability of rooms) Tourist attraction to visit includes the Victoria Memorial Hall, Science City, Metro Rail, Memorial Hall, Mother Teresa Home, China Town, Rabindra Setu, and Vidyasagar Setu. Lunch at local restaurant. The evening take a leisure walk to the markets of Kolkata. Dinner and overnight in hotel. Day 02 Kolkata-Darjeeling (B/-/D) Daily flight: G8 537 CCU-IXB 1440/1550 Morning visit Dakshineswar Kali Temple. Transfer to airport to board the flight to Bagdogra. Upon arrival, drive to Darjeeling (approx. 98 Kms/Journey about 2-3 Hrs.). Arrive and check-in to hotel. Evening at leisure, exploring the hill town. Dinner and overnight in hotel. Day 03 Darjeeling (B/L/D) Wake-up early in the morning and reach Tiger Hill to enjoy the magnificent view of sunrise on the Mt. Kanchanzonga. Stop midway to visit the Batasia Loop and Ghoom Monastery. Return to the hotel for breakfast. Start of the sightseeing tour covering the Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Happy Valley Tea Estate, Tenzing Rock Lal Kuthi. Labong Rose Course and Ropeway. Back to hotel in the evening. Enjoy the delicious dinner served at the hotel. Dinner and overnight in hotel. DEKS AIR TRAVEL & TOURS PTE LTD 300 BEACH ROAD #13-05 THE CONCOURSE SINGAPORE 199555 TEL: (65) 6338 8188 FAX: (65) 6338 7810 Email: [email protected] Website: www.deksair.com Day 04 Darjeeling-Gangtok (B/L/D) Breakfast. Drive to Gangtok (114 kms/journey about 05 Hrs.). On arrival, check-in at the hotel. In the evening, shopping at the Gangtok’s local market. Dinner and overnight in hotel. Day 05 Gangtok (B/L/D) Breakfast. Full day sightseeing tour of Gangtok visiting Rumtek Dharma Chakra (20 Km one way) a replica of original Tsurphu Monastery in Tibet, Rumtek is the seat of HH Karmapa head of the Kagyupa one of the four major order of Tibetan Buddhism. Built in traditional Tibetan architecture Rumtek is the headquarter of Karma Kagyu order. Monastery has a collection spiritual treasures, relics, and texts that had been collected at Tsurphu for 700 years that Karmapa brought along with him when he left Tsurphu monastery in 1959 to take exile in the Himalayan kingdom of Sikkim. Continue to Chorten Stupa. Last stop, Enchey Monastery or the Solitery Temple was built on a site blessed 200 years by Lama Druptob Karpo a trantic master famous for his flying power. Dinner and overnight. Day 06 Gangtok (B/L/D) After breakfast, excursion to Tsomgo Lake, also known as Changu Lake. A glacial lake in the East Sikkim. Its approx. 40 Kms. from the Gangtok at an elevation of 3,753 m (12,313 ft.), the lake remains frozen during the winter season. The lake surface reflects different colours with change of seasons and is held in great reverence by the local Sikkimese people. Buddhist monks prognosticated after studying the changing colours of the lake. Dinner and overnight in hotel. Day 07 Gangtok-Bagdogra-Kolkata-Singapore (B/-/-) Daily flight G8 538 IXB/CCU 1255/1410 Return: SUN & THU only. G8 35 CCU/SIN 2045/0320 Drive to Bagdogra airport (approx. 4-5 Hrs.) to board flight to Kolkata. Transit in the airport for connecting flight to Singapore. End of our services DEKS AIR TRAVEL & TOURS PTE LTD 300 BEACH ROAD #13-05 THE CONCOURSE SINGAPORE 199555 TEL: (65) 6338 8188 FAX: (65) 6338 7810 Email: [email protected] Website: www.deksair.com Valid 05Jun to 30Sep 2020 7D6N KOLKATA + DARJEELING + GANGTOK TOUR (CI003) Hotel class 2 Pax 7-10 Pax 11-14 Pax Single SUPP Price per person in SGD 4 -6 Pax 3 Star – Price From 1349 1229 1169 1149 399 4 Star – Price From 1499 1379 1319 1289 549 5 Star – Price From 1689 1559 1499 1479 729 Hotel class Kolkata Darjeeling Gangtok 3 Star The Astor hotel or similar Udaan Dekeling resort or similar Chumbi Residency or similar 4 Star Peerless inn hotel or similar Cedar Inn hotel or similar Lemon Tree hotel or similar The LaLiT Great Eastern hotel 5 Star The Elgin hotel or similar The Elgin Nor-Khill hotel or similar or similar If the listed hotel is fully booked, alternative accommodation will be offered. Note: For land only, air ticket purchase thru Goair separately Package Includes: Hotel accommodation with daily breakfast basing on Twin or Triple sharing Transfer, meals, sightseeing and entrance fees as specified in the itinerary All transfers, sightseeing, excursions and drives using Air-Con vehicle in Kolkata and Non-Air Con vehicle in North East Part (Day 02 to 07) English speaking guide only Package Excludes: - Airport taxes, fuel surcharge, Travel Insurance & other personal expenses. - International air ticket on Goair (SIN/CCU/SIN) - Domestic air ticket on Goair (CCU/IXB/CCU) - Tips for guide(SGD 3/pax/day) and driver (SGD 1/pax/day) – 10 Pax & above travel together - Tips for guide(SGD 4/pax/day) and driver (SGD 4/pax/day) – 2 Pax & above travel together - Visa fee (if applicable) - Porterage fee Child Policy: Below 12 years old sharing with 2 adults without extra bed: 75% package cost Below 12 years old sharing with 2 adults with extra bed: 85% package cost Conditions: Validity 05Jun to 30Sep 2020 Price not valid from 08 to 10 Aug 2020 All rates are subjected to changes with or without prior notice All rates are subject to surcharges during Peak season and Holiday season if applicable Please refer to Deks Air Travel & Tours booking terms and conditions DEKS AIR TRAVEL & TOURS PTE LTD 300 BEACH ROAD #13-05 THE CONCOURSE SINGAPORE 199555 TEL: (65) 6338 8188 FAX: (65) 6338 7810 Email: [email protected] Website: www.deksair.com .
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