Package Overview
The HIMALAYAN ORCHID package is an extensive 8 Nights/9 Days tour (2N Darjeeling, 1N Kalimpong, 2N Gangtok, 2N Lachung, 1N Gangtok) that provides a comprehensive experience of the West Bengal hills and North Sikkim, usually starting and ending at NJP/Bagdogra. The itinerary focuses on the classic sights, including the magnificent Tiger Hill sunrise view of Mt. Kanchenjunga in Darjeeling; the tranquil charm and nurseries of Kalimpong; the popular excursions from Gangtok to Tsomgo Lake and Baba Mandir; and the remote, high-altitude beauty of North Sikkim with two nights in Lachung for an excursion to the famous Yumthang Valley (Valley of Flowers), with the final night in Gangtok serving as a transit before departure, and the package generally covers accommodation, permits for North Sikkim, and all non-AC vehicle transfers.
Day Plan
Meet and Greet on arrival at New Jalpaiguri Railway Station / Bagdogra International Airport and transfer to Darjeeling (6,950 Ft.). On arrival check-in to the hotel and rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at Darjeeling.
HATCHBACK
Private Transfer To Full Trip
Eeshan Rodhi / Similar ( Darjeeling) Option 1
Room:
1 Double |
Meal: MAPAI |
Room Type: SUPERIOR
Anutri Hill Resort / Similar(Darjeeling) Option 2
Room:
1 Double |
Meal: MAPAI |
Room Type: Deluxe
Early morning (4:00 AM) visit Tiger Hill (Subject to availability of Permit / Token) and then back to hotel. After breakfast, starting at 8.30 AM, visit Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, P.N. Zoological Park (Thursday closed), Tenzing Rock, Ropeway, Tibetan Refugee self-help Centre (Sunday closed), Tea Garden (outer view), Japanese Temple. Evening free for shopping or leisure. Overnight stay at Darjeeling.
Eeshan Rodhi / Similar ( Darjeeling) Option 1
Room:
1 Double |
Meal: MAPAI |
Room Type: SUPERIOR
Anutri Hill Resort / Similar(Darjeeling) Option 2
Room:
1 Double |
Meal: MAPAI |
Room Type: Deluxe
After breakfast, transfer to Kalimpong (4,091 Ft. / 55 Kms. / 2½ Hrs.). On arrival check-in to your hotel. Afternoon enjoy half day tour of Kalimpong visiting Mangal Dham, Deolo Hill, Golf Course, Durpin Dara Hills and Pine View Nursery (Sunday closed). Overnight stay at Kalimpong.
Garden Reach / similar(Kalimpong) Option 1
Room:
1 Double |
Meal: MAPAI |
Room Type: SUPERIOR
Soods Himalayan Retreat / similar(Kalimpong) Option 2
Room:
1 Double |
Meal: MAPAI |
Room Type: Deluxe
After breakfast, transfer to Gangtok (5,500 Ft. / 78 Kms. / 3 Hrs.). On arrival, check-in to your hotel. After that half day Gangtok city tour visiting Flower show, Cottage Industry and Handicraft Centre (Closed on Sunday and 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month), Institute of Tibetology (Closed on Sunday), Dro-dul Chorten, Gonjang Monastery and Banjakhri Falls (maximum 3-4 hours). Overnight stay at Gangtok.
Maple Residency / Similar (Gangtok)Option 1
Room:
1 Double |
Meal: MAPAI |
Room Type: SUPERIOR
Royal Potala /Similar (Gangtok) Option 2
Room:
1 Double |
Meal: MAPAI |
Room Type: Deluxe
After breakfast, start for an excursion to Tsomgo Lake (12,400 ft. / 37 Kms. / 02 Hrs. from Gangtok) and further drive to Baba Mandir (13,200 ft. / 16 Kms. / 01 Hrs. from Tsomgo Lake). Evening back to Gangtok. Overnight stay at Gangtok.
Note:
• Documents for Tsomgo Lake & New Baba Mandir – 02 Passport Size Photo along with Photo Copy of Photo ID Proof (Passport or Driving License or Voter ID (Pan Card & Adhaar Card is not accepted). For Children below 18 years, Birth Certificate / School Id / College Id are must. Original needs to carry while travelling.
• In case of Land slide or any other reason, if Tsomgo Lake is closed we will provide alternate sightseeing.
Maple Residency / Similar (Gangtok)Option 1
Room:
1 Double |
Meal: MAPAI |
Room Type: SUPERIOR
Royal Potala /Similar (Gangtok) Option 2
Room:
1 Double |
Meal: MAPAI |
Room Type: Deluxe
After breakfast check out from hotel with limited luggage and proceed to Lachung (8,738 Ft.) in North Sikkim. On the way, take a break for some beautiful spots that are worth seeing and visiting like Naga Waterfall, The Confluence of Lachen Chu (River) and Lachung Chu (River) at Chungthang and Bhim Nala Waterfall. On arrival at Lachung, check into your hotel. Dinner and Overnight stay at Lachung.
Note:
• Documents for Lachung – 02 Passport Size Photo along with Photo Copy of Photo ID Proof (Passport or Driving License or Voter ID (Pan Card & Adhaar Card is not accepted). For Children below 18 years, Birth Certificate / School Id / College Id are must. Original needs to carry while travelling.
• Please note that due to the challenging road conditions in North Sikkim, the Innova Crysta is not recommended for travel in this region
Lachung Kunga / Similar(Lachung)Option1
Room:
1 Double |
Meal: MAPAI |
Room Type: SUPERIOR
Golden Bridge / Similar(Lachung) Option2
Room:
1 Double |
Meal: MAPAI |
Room Type: Deluxe
After breakfast proceed to Yumthang Valley, which is known as Valley of Flowers (12,000 ft.). Yumthang is the summer grazing ground of the yaks and winter playgrounds of yetis. On the way back, visit Hot Spring which is considered to have medicinal properties. Back to the hotel in the afternoon. After lunch free for individual activities, Dinner and Overnight stay at Lachung.
Lachung Kunga / Similar(Lachung)Option1
Room:
1 Double |
Meal: MAPAI |
Room Type: SUPERIOR
Golden Bridge / Similar(Lachung) Option2
Room:
1 Double |
Meal: MAPAI |
Room Type: Deluxe
After breakfast, transfer to Gangtok (5,500 Ft.). On arrival, check-in to the hotel and rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at Gangtok.
Maple Residency / Similar (Gangtok)Option 1
Room:
1 Double |
Meal: MAPAI |
Room Type: SUPERIOR
Royal Potala / Similar( Gangtok) Option 2
Room:
1 Double |
Meal: MAPAI |
Room Type: Deluxe
After breakfast, checkout from the hotel and take the departure transfers to New Jalpaiguri Railway Station / Bagdogra International Airport for your onward journey.