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  • Unleash your inner wanderer with breathtaking landscapes composed of mountains, waterfalls, forests, lakes, and monasteries
  • Make the wish at the most sacred lake of the region - Khecheopalri Lake which is kept clean by the birds nesting in the surrounding forest
  • Witness a mesmerizing sunrise from the Tiger Hill in Darjeeling and enjoy the views of playful sunrays falling on top of Mt.Kanchenjunga
  • Stroll through the aromatic tea plantations and sip a cup of one of the finest tea in the world.
  • Behold the spiritual architecture of the Ghoom monastery adorned with beautiful murals, paintings, and frescos

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About the Tour:

Settled in the laps of nature two beautiful hill stations giving breathtaking views - Darjeeling & Pelling. The land is blessed with natural beauty and houses monasteries covered with colourful prayer flags. In the Pelling Darjeeling tour, you shall also be visiting the India first glass skywalk which will give amazing views. Cover the most beautiful destination and capture a lot of memories to take along. Also, visit the market covered with colourful different souvenirs. 


Quick Info:

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

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

Route: Pelling - Darjeeling

Duration : 5 Days & 4 Nights

Customization: As per the requirement

Inclusions:

  • Breakfast on All Days
  • Accommodation in Standard Hotel (Customization Possible on Request)
  • Vehicle: Hatchback/Innova (Depending upon group size) 
  • Permits, Tolls, Fuel charges, Parking charges
  • Driver Allowances
  • Highly experienced driver cum Guide


Things Not To Miss:

  • Explore the Singshore bridge and Sky Walk in Pelling.
  • Evening tea at Gallery’s Cafe and Restaurant in Darjeeling
  • Relive the Bollywood moments with the Toy Train Ride in Darjeeling.
  • Take a walk in the tea garden and learn the art of tea leaf plucking.


How to Reach:

The easiest option to start this trip is by either reaching the Bagdogra Airport or New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) in Siliguri (West Bengal). Both are very well connected with the major cities all over India, as it serves as a major gateway to North-East India.

Pelling Darjeeling | FREE Toy Train Ride Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival At Pelling | Experience the Sikkimese Heritage
  • Upon arrival at the Bagdogra Airport/NJP Railway Station, our representative will meet you and arrange a hassle-free transfer to Pelling.
  • Witness the beauty of the Mt. Kanchenjunga ranges as soon as you arrive in Pelling.
  • In the evening, you can explore the local markets of the city or relax at the hotel.
  • Enjoy your dinner & overnight stay at Pelling.
Day 2
Pelling City Tour | Visit the most sacred lake of Sikkim
  • After a hearty breakfast, indulge in an immersive City tour of Pelling.
  • Head to the sacred Khecheopalri Lake which is also known as the wish-fulfilling lake and has religious significance in both Hindu and Buddhist folklore.
  • Further sightseeing will include a visit to some of the most scenic waterfalls like Rimbi Waterfalls and the Kanchenjunga Waterfall.
  • Later, seek the blessings of the local deities by visiting the Khecheopalri Monastery and Pemayangtse Monastery.
  • Visit the Rabdentse Ruins to know about the glorious past of Sikkim.
  • Other sightseeing places for the day include Bird Sanctuary, Darap Valley, Helipad Ground & Rimbi Orange Garden.
  • Return back to the hotel, after a day full of sightseeing for an overnight stay.
Day 3
Pelling to Darjeeling | From West Sikkim to the Tea Gardens
  • After having a flavourful breakfast, you will start from Pelling to Darjeeling.
  • Travel through the trails decorated with the magical views of the Himalayas and the adjoining valleys and don’t forget to capture the amazing snow-covered peaks lined with Tea Gardens.
  • Reach Darjeeling and check-in to the hotel, and spend the rest of the evening at leisure.
  • You can also explore the bustling Mall Road in Darjeeling and buy some unique souvenirs and handicrafts.
  • Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 4
Darjeeling Full Day Sightseeing | Watch the morning rays fall on Mt. Kanchenjunga
  • Kick-off your day at around 4 AM for an amazing experience.
  • Climb up to the top of Tiger Hill to catch the sunrise casting lights on Mt. Kanchenjunga and adjoining peaks.
  • Following this, visit the famous Batasia Loop (Army Memorial), which offers a 360-degree panoramic view of the Darjeeling hill station, surrounded by the Eastern Himalayas.
  • Visit the Ghoom Monastery housing a 15-foot high Maitreya Buddha statue (made from the clay bought from Tibet) captivating the surroundings with its aura.
  • Return back to enjoy a delicious breakfast before proceeding for more sightseeing.
  • Head out to explore the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (Thursday closed), Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park (Thursday closed), Tenzing Rock.
  • Take a stroll through the Tea Estates that produces the best quality tea, popular all over the world.
  • Also, visit the Tibetan Refugee Center and Peace Pagoda - a Japanese Temple.
  • Return back to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 5
Departure | Goodbye with lots of memories
  • After having a hearty breakfast, you will be leaving for the NJP Station/ Bagdogra Airport (IXB).
  • Your tour concludes as soon as you are dropped at the desired location for your onwards journey.
  • It’s now time to head back home with a plethora of good memories.

Select Package Options

Visit the Queen of Hills Darjeeling and Pelling city which is surrounded by Kanchenjunga and enjoy the local cuisine.

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

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Know Before You Go for Pelling Darjeeling | FREE Toy Train Ride

  • Surcharges are applicable if your date of travel lies between 1st April - 30th June, Northeastern holiday week, and from 20th Dec - 5th Jan due to high traffic of travelers. Please note that these surcharges are applied by the local union and Thrillophilia has no participation in it.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Do not consume alcohol or any other intoxicants during the tour.
  • The tour takes place through an Eco-friendly zone; do not encourage littering the local sites or campsites.

Things To Carry for Pelling Darjeeling | FREE Toy Train Ride

  • Caps
  • Woollen cap, socks, mittens & scarf
  • Warm clothes
  • Hiking shoes
  • Water bottle
  • Extra pair of socks
  • Day pack (20-30l)

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Starting Point
Siliguri
Siliguri, West Bengal, India