Highlights

  • Travel through one of the highest accessible passes - Nathula Pass at the borders of India and China.

  • Get the best views of misty Kanchenjunga - highest peak of India and 3rd highest in the world from Darjeeling..

  • Travel to the Famous Tsomgo Lake also known as Frozen Lake settled at a height of 12000 Ft.

  • Take a leisurely stroll amidst the lush tea plantations of Kalimpong covered with misty fog and green plantation.

  • Listen to the chanting of the Buddhist monk and tinkling of bells in the colorful monetary covered with prayer flags.

Overview

About the destination :

Gangtok, Sikkim's capital, is a lovely city nestled on a mountain ridge that exudes rural charm. It provides breathtaking views of the mighty Kangchenjunga, the world's 3rd highest peak. Kalimpong is a majestic hill town covered with the slope of a tea garden where an alpine tree plays peekaboo with sun rays. In the 4 Days, the Gangtok Kalimpong tour gets the blessing from the Buddhist monastery covered with positive vibes and prayer. Taste the local cuisine of the location and take an evening walk in the local market to buy souvenirs.


Quick Facts About Gangtok Kalimpong Tour

Start Point/ End Point: Bagdogra airport/ NJP railway station  

Pick-up Timing/ Drop Timing: As per Traveller's Convivence

Route :  Gangtok - Kalimpong

Duration : 4 Days & 3 Nights

Tour Type: Private Tour

Customization: As per the requirement


Note: Surcharges are applicable from 1st April - 30 June, 05th October - 25th October & 15th Dec - 5th January.

Inclusions of Gangtok Kalimpong Tour

  • Breakfast on All Days
  • Accommodation in Standard Hotel (Customization Possible on Request)
  • Vehicle: Hatchback/Innova (Depending upon group size) 
  • Toll Charges
  • Fuel Charges
  • Permits
  • Driver
  • Parking Charges


NOTE: If you don’t choose your room category, you will be allotted a base category room by default.


About the Tour

  • Start the beautiful journey from NJP Railway station /Bagdogra Airport toward Gangtok.
  • Get amazed with the view of a frozen lake - tsongmo lake changing its colour with sun rays.
  • The land also has some fun activities like paragliding which can be done.
  • Visit the Buddhist monastery covered with colourful prayer flags and the rhythm of prayers.
  • Take a tour in the lovely orchids, Gladiolus, rarest cacti and nurseries.
  • Walkthrough the narrow lane of the local market covered with surprises.
  • Get peace of mind with the mesmerizing view of valley cover in clouds.

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival in Gangtok | Welcome to the Capital City of Sikkim

Upon your arrival, the driver will transfer you from the NJP Railway Station/Bagdogra Airport to your hotel in Gangtok. You can stop at Kalimpong where you can go rafting in the Teesta River (at your own expense). Continue to Gangtok and check into your hotel. Post check-in, the remaining day is yours to enjoy and rejuvenate. You can explore MG Marg in the evening and shop for some unique souvenirs.

Transfer in Innova, Xylo or similar
  • The driver will pick you up from the NJP Railway Station/Bagdogra Airport and take you to the pre-booked hotel in Gangtok.
Activity: Enroute Gangtok | See The Beautiful Teesta River


Day 2
Gangtok Tour | Visit the Famous Tsomgo Lake

The driver will pick you up from your hotel and take you on a sightseeing tour of Gangtok. Visit the famous Tsomgo Lake aka Changu Lake, situated at an elevation of 3,753 m, and admire the scenic beauty of the surroundings. Head towards the holy Baba Mandir and get to know about the history of this temple. You can also visit Nathula Pass, one of the most crucial passes on Indio-China border (at your own expense). Have an overnight stay in Gangtok.

Transfer in Innova, Xylo or similar
  • The driver will pick you up from your hotel and take you on a sightseeing tour of Gangtok.
  • Post-sightseeing, the driver will drop you back to your pre-booked hotel in Gangtok.
Activity: Explore Gangtok | Know About The Story Of Baba Temple
  • Take in the scenic beauty of nature as you visit Tsomgo Lake aka Changu Lake which is home to Brahminy Ducks, Solitary Snipes & various migratory birds.
  • Offer your prayer at the Baba Mandir and get to know about the tales & histories of this temple.
  • You can also visit Nathula Pass (closed on Mondays & Tuesdays), a famous pass on the Indio-China border (at your own expense).

Note: The cost to visit Nathula Pass is dynamic according to the season (₹4000/- to 7000/-) and has to be paid on the ground.

Day 3
Gangtok To Kalimpong | Explore City's Famous Attractions

Check-out from your hotel after which the driver will pick you up and take you to Kalimpong. After check-in, gear up for an amazing city tour and explore some famous landmarks including Science Center, Army Golf Course & Pine View Nursery. Be amazed by panoramic views of nature as you visit the Deolo viewpoint & Durpin Dara viewpoint. Visit the Zang Dhok Palri Phodang Monastery which was consecrated by the Dalai Lama in 1976. Have an overnight stay in Kalimpong.

Transfer in Innova, Xylo or similar
  • After check-out, the driver will pick you up from your hotel and take you to Kalimpong for sightseeing.
  • Post-sightseeing, the driver will drop you at the pre-booked hotel in Kalimpong.


Activity: Kalimpong City Tour | Visit Deolo & Durpin Dara Viewpoints
  • Visit Kalimpong Science Center near Deolo Hill and explore indoor & outdoor exhibits.
  • Roam around the Army Golf Course and admire the scenic beauty of the surroundings.
  • See the collection of cacti as you visit the Pine View Nursery.
  • Take in panoramic vistas of nature from the Deolo viewpoint and Durpin Dara viewpoint.
  • Explore Zang Dhok Palri Phodang Monastery, a Tibetan Buddhist monastery situated atop Durpin Hill.
Day 4
Departure | Goodbye With Lots Of Memories

Pack your bags and check out from your hotel in Kalimpong. The driver will pick you up from the hotel and take you to NJP Station/ Bagdogra Airport (IXB) in Siliguri where your exhilarating 4-day tour will come to an end.

Transfer in Innova, Xylo or similar
  • The driver will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to NJP Station/ Bagdogra Airport (IXB) in Siliguri, where your 4-day tour ends.

Select Package Options

Visit the beautiful Kalimpong and Gangtok and see some amazing views of mountains and tea estates.

Price Includes
  • Sightseeing
  • Driver
  • Permits
  • Transfers
  • Meals
  • Stay

More Details about

Know Before You Go

  • Hotel Specifications:- Standard Room - A Standard hotel room means a compact accommodation with basic amenities such as queen sized bed, proper lighting, toilet with running water, ventilation and door locking system with proper cleanliness & hygiene | Deluxe Room - A Deluxe hotel room generally has a view (city, mountains, river,etc) which is subject to availability. The room has all the facilities of a standard room with additional amenities like a slightly larger area, television, telephone, bath towels. | Super Deluxe Room - A Super Deluxe room is spacious and offers a great view and has a king sized bed. Along with the facilities of a deluxe room, it also has a sofa, chair, table.
  • ID proof is mandatory for each individual guest at the time of booking, and also upon arrival. PAN card and aadhar card will not be considered as valid address proof.
  • Guidelines issued by the State-Government is to be followed. Social distancing to be maintained. Frequent hand sanitization and use of masks recommended.
  • Thrillophilia reserves the right to rearrange or change the itinerary for reasons that are beyond control like Natural calamity, weather conditions, road block etc.
  • Pick up from the airport should be mandatorily between 5 am to 7 pm. Beyond these timings, it is recommended to stay in Siliguri & Traveller is advised to let Thrillophilia know before booking if they are arriving after 7 PM in Siliguri so that Thrillophilia can rearrange their Itinerary.
  • By default, We arrange a standard room in the category that the traveler decides to book. In case a traveller prefers an upper category room or a suite, they are requested to inform before booking the package.
  • As per North East guidelines, Vehicles are not on disposal & may not deviate from the itinerary unless any issue occurs such as bad weather, Political/social disturbances, roadblocks, VVIP movements & state transport rule prohibition. Transport services are from point to point only. Also, Sumo/Bolero is not allowed in the main market area between 8:00 – 20:00 thus these vehicles are not allowed to drop/pick up the travellers directly to/from hotels in Sikkim, Darjeeling, Gangtok & Pelling.
  • Nathula Pass is Indo-China Border which is operated by the Indian Army. There are some limitations to the entry of civilians therefore this place is optional in the itinerary. Travellers can opt for visiting this place at an additional charge directly to the tour operator. However, whether the travellers will be permitted to Nathula pass still depends on the instructions of Sikkim Tourism on the particular day of visit morning at 09:30 AM. Also, Nathula Check Post closes at 10:30 am & is closed on Monday & Tuesday every week.
  • Nathula Pass can be added at an extra cost 4000 INR/car, payable on the spot and is subjected to availability. (Applicable if Tsomgo Lake and Baba Mandir are included in the package.
  • The services in Tata Sumo/bolero/ non-luxury car (Allotted from Govt. local union) cannot be guaranteed in a good condition as the vehicles are usually very old and are already driven for more than 1 lakh kilometre in hilly terrains. We avoid arranging these cars for travellers.
  • Thrillophilia may do their best to provide an accommodation out of the accommodation list shared with the guest however a *similar hotel in the category booked by the traveller may also be assigned pertaining to various reasons like unavailability, Maintenance, Security, feedback from multiple guests & extenuating circumstances like an accident at a hotel or intervention of local authorities, bad weather, Political/social disturbances, roadblocks, VVIP movements & state transport rule prohibition. We will inform you about the change & reasons behind it in advance.
  • Heavy rainfalls are observed between June – September which means that real time itinerary changes are possible. Thrillophilia will arrange alternate sightseeing for the travellers however cost of alternative accommodation needs to be borne by the customer as the hotels prebooked execute their cancellation policies & are nonrefundable. This is generally what happens when you book the hotels yourself as well.
  • In case of unforeseen weather conditions or government restrictions, certain activities or sightseeing may be cancelled and in such cases, the operator will try to provide an alternate feasible activity when it’s possible. A refund may not be applicable & we may not be responsible for any costs arising out of unforeseen circumstances like landslides, road blocks, bad weather, etc
  • Foreigners are not allowed to visit the Baba Mandir.
  • Any sightseeing point which is not completed due to time constraints, traffic jam, natural calamity, travelers starting late, permits issued late or any other reason beyond control, Thrillophilia does not take the liability for a refund or a discount.
  • Real time cancellation is not entertained due to any reasons whatsoever. There will be no refund applicable. Rescheduling date of travel is treated as cancellation. 100% of the tour cost will be charged as cancellation fee due to charges levied in pre-planning & pre-bookings.
  • Cancellation as per cancellation policies on the website.
  • GST is applicable to the package and not mentioned in the above cost.
  • Air Fare / Train fare /Bus fare are not included in the package.
  • The traveler will have to take care of their international airfare, visa fees, airport tax or any kind of insurance cover.
  • The tour takes place through an Eco-friendly zone; do not encourage littering the local sites or campsites.
  • Do not consume alcohol or any other intoxicants during the tour.
  • Rescheduling Policy for Private (Standard & Deluxe Package) & Group Bookings: 1) If rescheduling is made 7 days after the Booking Date till 15 days prior to the Date of Travel then 30.0% of the total tour cost will be charged as rescheduling fees. | 2) If rescheduling is made 0 days to 15 days before the Date of Travel then 100.0% of the total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees. | 3) If bookings are made 15 days before the Date of Travel no rescheduling & modifications will be made.
  • Rescheduling Policy for Private (Super Deluxe) & Hotel Specific Bookings: No modification or Rescheduling will be catered. A standard cancellation policy will be applicable for such cases.
  • Force Majeure: In cases of force majeure events (e.g., natural disasters, political unrest, or other unforeseeable circumstances), [Thrillophilia] reserves the right to reschedule Tours & treks or offer alternative itineraries to ensure the safety and well-being of clients and staff.
  • Cancellation After Rescheduling: Clients who reschedule their tours or treks but later decide to cancel will be subject to our standard cancellation policy. Any rescheduling fees paid will be non-refundable.

Things To Carry

  • Caps
  • Woollen cap, socks, mittens & scarf
  • Warm clothes
  • Hiking shoes
  • Water bottle
  • Fleece jackets and thermals
  • Day pack (20-30l)