Day 1: Arrival at Bagdogra
Arrive at Bagdogra Airport
Drive to the Chamong Chiabari Tea Resort
Day at leisure
O/N in
Day 2: Sikkim + Darjeeling
Visit the gardens and chat with the garden workers
Go to the Chamong tea factory and witness live tea processing through all the stages including the final packaging
Participate in a tea tasting session
After lunch, drive to Darjeeling and Check in to your hotel
O/N in Darjeeling
Day 3: Tsomgo Lake or Nathula Pass
Day 4: Darjeeling Day Tour
Drive to Tiger Hill to see the sunrise. Visit the Yiga Choling Monastery of Ghoom. After breakfast, check out from the hotel and transfer to the Glenburn Tea Estate. Check in to the resort and spend the rest of the day at leisure.
Visit the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, and the Tibetan Refugee Self Help Centre. Take a joy ride in the famous Darjeeling “Toy Train”
Day 5: r
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Day 6: Bagdogra – Airport
* Optional day in Port Blair: 2 island cruise (5 hrs) by Ferry
Morning ferry to Ross Island (Administrative headquarters of British), Smritika small museum, North Bay Coral Island for water activities
* Option 2: Baratang Island by Ferry (13 hrs tour) – limestone Caves and Mud volcano, and ride through Mangrove drive
* Option 3: Full day Port Blair City tour of Museums and Shopping Tour – Chatham Island (Old and big Saw Mill closed on Sunday), Anthropological Museum for life of Paleolithic Islanders (closed on Monday), Fisheries Museum, Sagarika Emporium
PACKAGE COST
* All packages are customizable. Any changes can be done as per the interest of the traveler before the payment of the tour.
* Cost may vary as per the hotels of any choice
* Below costs are approx costs of the package.
Flights: approx 15k per person (connecting flights)
Package Cost (without flights) :
Budget Package: INR 60,000 for 02 pax with 3 star hotels
Luxury Package: INR 80,000 for 02 pax with 4 star hotels
Inclusions: Airport transfers, accommodation with breakfast, sightseeing in a private car, Ferry tickets
Exclusions: Optional activities are paid activities, Domestic/ International flights, any Visa fees, expenses of personal nature, Tips for Guide, Entrance fee or tickets
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IMPORTANT INFO
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Key Geographical Regions in Sikkim:
Bhutan is divided into four main geographical regions—Western, Central, Eastern, and Southern—comprising 20 districts (Dzongkhags)
– Western Bhutan (Paro, Thimphu, Haa, Punakha, Wangdue Phodrang):
Thimphu: The capital city, featuring the Tashichho Dzong, Buddha Dordenma, and bustling markets.
Paro: Valley with the iconic Tiger’s Nest Monastery (Taktsang) and the National Museum of Bhutan.
Punakha: Known for the Punakha Dzong situated at the confluence of two rivers.
Haa Valley: A serene, less-visited area known for trekking and traditional culture.
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Things to eat in Sikkim:
In Sikkim, both vegetarians and non-vegetarians
* Rice – Red, White, Brown
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Things to buy in Sikkim:
Apparels and jewellery – jackets, traditional Kira
Different types of tea – Vanilla, Apple, Strawberry
Meditational flags
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What to pack for Sikkim:
Emergency contact information
Travel Items: Travel locks, Ziplock bags, universal travel adapter, Portable charger/power bank, Insect repellent
Optional: Waterproof phone pouch, Modest clothing for religious places covering shoulders & knees, Reusable water bottle, Rain Coat or Umbrella, Small flashlight/ headlamp, Travel towel / Wet wipes, Small notebook and pen, Eye mask and earplugs, Collapsible shopping bag, Lightweight daypack
Health & Personal Care: Medications for Motion sickness,, Basic first-aid kit
Personal toiletries, Tooth Brush & Paste, Hand sanitizer or wipes, Lip balm with SPF, Sun hat, Sunglasses (UV protection), Sunscreen (high SPF)
Clothing & Footwear: UG and socks, Sleepwear
Winters: Heavy woolen for evenings, Thermals, warm jacket
Gloves, warm cap, muffler
Summer Wear: Hat, Comfortable sandals/flip-flops / Sneakers/ walking shoes
(especially for exploring historical sites), Lightweight jacket (for cooler evenings
in hill country)
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