Darjeeling & Sikkim Authentic Cultural Tour

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Trip Facts
Duration
8 Days
Trip Grade
Easy
Country
Darjeeling
Maximum Altitude
2,500m
Group Size
1-12
Starts
Bagdogra airport
Ends
Bagdogra airport
Activities
Cultural and Historical
Best Time
All Around the Year
Overview

Darjeeling & Sikkim Authentic Cultural Tour package, a comprehensive journey that explores four of the region's most famous destinations: Darjeeling, Gangtok, Pelling, and Yuksom. This package is designed to provide you with the best of India's North East, covering all major cultural and historical highlights, mountain landscapes, and natural sites. The itinerary is suitable for all ages and can be booked throughout the year. This tour is designed to balance both comfort and adventure, utilizing private tourist vehicles with guide and in premium hotel for all transportation between sites and cities. Our well-designed itinerary ensures a safe and comfortable experience from start to finish.

Highlights

  • Discover the cultural and natural beauty of Darjeeling, and Sikkim, the most beloved places of the Eastern Himalayas.
  • Once-in-a-lifetime view of Kanchenjunga, at Tiger Hill (2590 meters) —an unforgettable mountain experience.
  • Visit historic monasteries such as Rumtek, Pemayangtse, and Dubdi, rich in Buddhist art, culture, and heritage.
  • Spend time with the local ethnic groups – most are ethnically Nepali and Bhutia – and learn about their culture.
  • Taste the world-famous Darjeeling tea and popular Toy Train Joyride.
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Darjeeling & Sikkim Authentic Cultural Tour Itinerary Outline

  • Day 01: Arrive Bagdogra airport IXB / NJP / transfer to Gangtok 4hours 120 km[2,130m]
  • Day 02: Gangtok Sightseeing Tour.[1,650m]
  • Day 03: Gangtok-Pelling.[2,150m]
  • Day 04: Pelling to Yuksom (1,780 meters), 4-5 hours/34km.[1,780m]
  • Day 05: Yuksom to Darjeeling.[1,650m]
  • Day 06: Darjeeling Monastery day tour, 4 hours.[2,130m]
  • Day 07: 7:Tiger Hill Visit and Toy Train Ride..[2,130m]
  • Day 08: Transfer to Airport or NJP Train Station, 4-5 hours.
Trip Plan

Darjeeling & Sikkim Authentic Cultural Tour Itinerary

Dear Guest This is our regular Itinerary and most people have done this itinerary. So If you have any special request on this itinerary you can contact us via email. We can Customize this trip with your request. If you want to make it shorter or longer or want to add some other tours with this package please mention on your email, we will work out on your request. 

Max Altitude: 2,130mDuration: 4 HourAccommodation: Hotel
Max Altitude: 1,650mMeals: BreakfastDuration: 5 hourAccommodation: Hotel
Max Altitude: 2,150mMeals: BreakfastDuration: 6-7 hourAccommodation: Hotel
Max Altitude: 1,780mMeals: BreakfastDuration: 5 hourAccommodation: Hotel
Max Altitude: 1,650mMeals: BreakfastDuration: 7 hourAccommodation: Hotel
Max Altitude: 2,130mMeals: BreakfastDuration: 5 hourAccommodation: Hotel
Max Altitude: 2,130mMeals: BreakfastDuration: 5 hour
Meals: BreakfastDuration: 5 hour
Included

Cost Details

Includes

  • 7 nights' accommodation in Deluxe / Premium Hotels
  • Meal Plan - C/p Hotel with breakfast included
  • Welcome and send-off by an Ashmita Trek and Tours representative during airport/station transfers
  • Transport Sightseeing with friendly local private driver
  • Necessary permit and monuments entrance fees.
  • Tea Tasting and Toy train joy ride 
  • Welcome drink arrival at Hotel
  • Professional tour guide throughout your tour

Excludes

  • International Airfare
  • Costs from unexpected occurrences (i.e. cancellations, weather problems, damages of property, illness, etc.)
  • Visa fee for India 
  • Transportation to Bagdogra Airport (before tour starts)
  • Meals (besides breakfast) during the tour
  • Prices are Per Person on Twin Sharing basis.
  • Any charges for carrying still/video cameras etc. 
  • Alcohol, soft drinks, bottled water, beverages, etc. 
  • Personal expenses like tips for driver/ Guide, telephone calls, laundry, etc. 
  • Any costs arising out of unforeseen circumstances like landslides, road blocks, bad weather, etc. 
  • Travel insurance.
Must-Know

Essential Information

Personal Travel Insurance

Travel Insurance is mandatory for all the clients who are travel or going to participate in our any of Trekking, Hiking tours packages, and Adventure activities in the Himalayas region like Nepal.India and Bhutan We highly recommend a compressive travel insurance package to all our clients, the insurance must cover personal injury, medical expenses, emergency helicopter expenses, repatriation expenses, loss of luggage and the expenses associated with cancellation or curtailment or a tour.

Permits require to visit Sikkim ( ILP ) 

Foreigners require an Inner Line Permit (ILP) to enter Sikkim ( Indians however don’t require this ). These are free and getting one is a formality, although to apply you’ll need a passport 2-4 -sized photo and photocopies of your passport and India Valid visa on arrival (show the original too). Note If you are a national of Pakistan, China, or Myanmar, then it gets a little more difficult to enter Sikkim. You must get a written approval from Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, New Delhi before the Restricted Area Permit can be issued. 

For Domestic Travel Documentation

Must have your original  ID proof (i.e.Driving License, Passport, Voter-ID Card & School ID Card for children) along with 4 passport size photograph.

Best Season

Best season to visit Darjeeling and Sikkim throughout the year for this trip but especially the Best season is in spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) these months are the best time for this trip. The weather will be sunny and warm with an outstanding scenery view. If you wish to avoid crowds this trip during winter (Dec., Jan. and Feb.) could also be the best option where sky clear.