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  • Listen to the chanting of the Buddhist monk and tinkling of bells at the monasteries.
  • Take the journey to one of the highest passes - Nathula connecting Indian & china.
  • Capture the beautiful Sunrise with glimpse of Mt Kanchenjunga & Mt. Everest from Tiger Hill.
  • Make a wish at the most sacred lake of the region - Khecheopalri Lake.
  • Catch the glimpse of 130ft tall Buddha statue at Buddha park of Ravangla.

North East Family Trip | FREE Toy Train Ride Overview

About the Destination

When you are travelling with your family you all want a relaxing tour. The North East Holiday Tour with family shall be a perfect tour. Start the tour by visiting the capital of Sikkim - Gangtok ready to accompany with its amazement. It is a stunning city settled on the mountain edge, offering the best views. Pelling is another interesting destination of Sikkim covered with the charm of Mt kanchenjunga. Similarly Darjeeling, a Victorian town awaits to astonish with its beauty of heritage and tea gardens.


Quick Facts of North East Holiday Tour With Family :

Start Point/ End Point : IXB Airport/ NJP Railway Station

Pick-up/ Drop Timing : As per Traveler Convenience

Duration : 7 Nights & 8 Days

Destinations Covered : Gangtok - NathuLa - Pelling - Ravangla- Darjeeling

Customization : Available as per the request


Note: Surcharges are applied if your date of travel lies between 20th Sept-10th Nov & 20th Dec-5th Jan.

Inclusions of North East Holiday Tour With Family :

  • Accommodation in Standard Hotel (Customization Possible on Request)
  • Vehicle : Hatchback/ SUV (As per group Size)
  • Breakfast on All Days
  • Permits
  • Parking charges
  • Toll
  • Petrol
  • Driver


About the Tour :

  • Enjoy a hassle free transfer to Gangtok and explore the beauty of the mesmerizing place on the way.
  • Pay visit to The Baba Mandir and Learn the hidden story of Captain Harbajan singh how he sacrificed his life for the country.
  • Appreciate the lively shades of Tsomgo Lake enlightened by the sparkling daylight.
  • Embark on the city tour and visit the Tashi viewpoint to get a sweeping view of India's highest peak - Kanchenjunga. The chantings at the Enchey Monastery, Banjakhari Falls, Cottage Industry and Handicraft Center, and more are the other highlights of the trip.
  • Wander amidst the natural, historical, and cultural values of Pelling and feel the peace and retrieve yourself from the hassle from the loud city-life. Visit Khecheopalri Lake, also known as the “Wish fulfilling Lake”.
  • Pelling is known for its pristine natural beauty, where the natural and cultural assets remain untouched being a total getaway from the city-life hassle to nirvana.
  • Listen to the chanting of the Buddhist monk and tinkling of bells at the monasteries.
  • Darjeeling has been dubbed the ‘Queen of the Hills'’, also known for hill covered tea estate, diverse culture, and famous toy-train rides by the roadside, providing picturesque valley views and a lifetime of memories.

North East Family Trip | FREE Toy Train Ride Itinerary

Day 1
IXB - Gangtok
  • Reach at Bagdogra / NJP & transfer to Gangtok. Check-in at Hotel/ Resort and overnight stay.
  • Evening free to go around the famous M.G. Marg.
  • Enjoy the local beauty of Gangtok.
  • Overnight stay at Gangtok.


Day 2
Gangtok - Tsomgo Lake / Baba Mandir/ Nathula Pass
  • After breakfast day excursion to the oval shaped Tsomgo Lake (40 kms from Gangtok departure in the morning) - situated at a height of 3,780 mts. with an average depth of 50 ft and home to the Brahminy duck and several migratory birds.
  • Travel to Baba Mandir another 17 kms beyond Tsomgo lake.Return to Gangtok.
  • Overnight halt at Gangtok Hotel.

*Optional Tour to Nathula Pass


Day 3
Gangtok Local Sightseeing Tour

After breakfast gear up yourself to proceed for Gangtok Local Sightseeing Tour which Includes the below points 

 

• LASA WATERFALLS

• GUNJANG MONASTERY

• BAKTHANG WATERFALLS

• HANDICRAFT AND HANDLOOM FAIR

• TASHI VIEW POINT

• GANESH TOK

• FLOWERS SHOW COMPLEX

 

Overnight stay in Gangtok.



Day 4
Gangtok - Pelling (via Ravangla)
  • After breakfast transfer to Pelling via Ravangla.
  • Enroute Buddha Park.
  • Overnight at Pelling.


Day 5
Pelling Local Sightseeing Tour

After breakfast start for full day sightseeing which includes:

1. Rimbi Waterfall

2. Rimbi Rock Garden

3. Kanchenjunga Waterfall

4. Khecheopalri Lake

5. Kechipalri Monastery

6. Rabdantse ruins 

7. Pemayangtse Monastery

8. Darap valley

9. Helipad Ground

10. Rimbi Orange Gurden

Overnight at Pelling.



Day 6
Pelling - Darjeeling
  • After breakfast transfer from Pelling to Darjeeling.
  • Evening free to go around the Mall Road.
  • Overnight at Darjeeling.




Day 7
Darjeeling Local Sightseeing Tour

Darjeeling Sightseeing Timing


Early morning 05:00 to 05:30 AM


1. Tiger Hill

2. Ghoom Monastery

3. Batasia Loop



After Breakfast 09:00 to 09:30 AM


4. Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (Thursday Closed) 

5. Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park (Thursday Closed) 

6. Tenzing Rock (Thursday Closed) 

7. Gombu Rock

8. Tea Estate (outer view)

9. Japanese temple

10. Peace Pagoda


Overnight at Darjeeling 


Day 8
Darjeeling - IXB/ NJP
  • After breakfast at your hotel and proceed to the NJP Station / Bagdogra (IXB). Board your train/flight for your
  • Onward destination with cheerful memories of your holiday. Trip Ends.



Select Package Options

In North East Holiday Tour with Family is perfect for family vacation where you will explore Gangtok, Pelling and Darjeeling.



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

More Details about North East Family Trip | FREE Toy Train Ride

Know Before You Go for North East Family Trip | FREE Toy Train Ride

  • All Traveller including co-travellers must carry 2 passport size photo and 2 photocopies of a valid id proof along with the originals(voter id, passport, driving license, govt job dept id proof are only accepted). Travellers are recommended to share Soft copies with the tour operator on official WhatsApp chats/groups (Thrillophilia Chat groups) at least 3 days prior to the trip.
  • Thrillophilia reserves the right to rearrange or change the itinerary for reasons that are beyond control like Natural calamity, weather conditions, road block etc.
  • By default, We arrange a standard room in the category that travellers books. 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 main market area between 8:00 – 20:00 thus these vehicles are not allowed to drop/pick up the travellers directly to/from hotel 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 civilian 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 is included in the package.
  • Cholamo Lake, Green Lake and Lonak Valley are trekking routes, where cabs are not allowed and options for travelling at these spots have been barred by Sikkim Government.
  • 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. In case the roads are blocked due to landslides or any other natural calamity, a permit to go to North Sikkim may not be issued. 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 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
  • Do not consume alcohol or any other intoxicants during the tour.
  • The tour takes place through Eco-friendly zone; do not encourage littering the local sites or campsites.

Things To Carry for North East Family Trip | FREE Toy Train Ride

  • Caps
  • Woollen cap, socks, mittens & scarf
  • Warm clothes
  • Thermal inners
  • Water bottle
  • Extra pair of socks
  • Fleece jackets and thermals