Hill Zone Tourism

Description

Kalimpong is an east Indian hill town in the Himalayan foothills of West Bengal. Perched on a ridge above the Teesta River, it’s home to colonial-era buildings like MacFarlane Memorial Church, named after a Scottish missionary. South, the hilltop Durpin Monastery, or Zang Dhok Palri Phodang, contains sacred Buddhist scriptures. Deolo Park has landscaped gardens and offers views of the town and surrounding hills.

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Itinerary

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DAY 1 : Arrival and Transfer to Darjeeling

Our representative will be there to receive the Guest at New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Stand (Junction) – He will be assisting for the transfer - Darjeeling – Nearly 3 ½ - 4 hours drive – At an height of 2123 meters / 70001 feet lies the land of breathtaking beauty, sloping tea gardens with spectacular views of the Mount Everest is the Queen of the hills – It is also home to the famous World Heritage train (UNESCO) – The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR) - Check into hotel – Evening free to roam around Mall or local Shopping center - Over Night stay at Darjeeling.

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DAY 2 : Darjeeling Local Sight Seeing

Wake up early in the morning (3:30am) to witness the sunrise from Tiger Hill (2,590 meters/13 KM/45 min). On the way back, visit the famous Ghoom Monastery and the Batasia Loop. Proceed for half day city tour around Darjeeling covering The Japanese Temple and Peace Pagoda,P.N. Zoological Park (Thursday closed), Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (Thursday closed), Tenzing Rock, Tibetan Refugee self-help Centre (Sunday closed), outer view of Tea Garden (Chitrey) and Tenzing Rock.

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DAY 3 : Excursion to Mirik

After breakfast drive to Mirik nearly 60 kilometers 2 hours drive – The drive is through scenic roads with occasional stoppage for photography - Mirik is centered round Samendu Lake and is known for its landscaped gardens, tea gardens, orange orchards, cardamom groves and spectacular views of the Himalayan ranges - Full day excursion of Mirik Lake (Horse riding & Boating facilities is available around the lake - This high altitude lake is worth visiting – One can also visit Pashupati Market in Nepal on the way back to Darjeeling – Back to Darjeeling – Evening free to roam around the Hotel / Resort or Mall or the Local market area - Overnight stay at Darjeeling.

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DAY 4 : Transfer to Kalimpong & Local sight seeing at Kalimpong

Early morning Breakfast - After breakfast drive 65 kilometers 1 ½ - 2 hours transfer to the Kalimpong - Kalimpong situated on the foothills of the Himalayas is a green destination at an altitude of 1243 meters / 4078 feet - It is a historical destinations with bustling market, colorful people and offers spectacular views of the Himalayan range – Check into hotel – Drive for sight seeing tour through scenic road to Forest Museum (Closed On Thursday), Deolo Hill, Hanuman Mandir, Dr Graham Homes, Durbin Monastery, Mangaldham, Pine View Nurseries (Cactus Only) - Back to Kalimpong Hotel – Evening free to roam around the any of the hundred nurseries or the Local market area - Overnight stay at Kalimpong.

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DAY 5 : Departure

After breakfast transfer to Siliguri / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Stand (Junction) - 3 ½ - 4 hours drive – Forwarding Journey.

Includes & Excludes

Accommodation is on twin sharing basis

Meals : breakfast at all places

Transfers from one place to another

Sightseeing in Private Cars

Vehicle will be provided based on the itinerary

All current taxes such as hotel taxes and transportation taxes

Entrance fees at the monuments/ temples

Meals not mentioned in inclusions

Personal Expenses / Purchase of things

Any kind of insurance

Any increase in the govt. taxes and state taxes

Anything not mentioned in the itinerary.

Terms and Condition

In case client wishes to prepone /postpone his or her travel dates, we request you to kindly reach us 15 days prior to journey date via e-mail/SMS..
The customers can prepone /postpone their tour once without any additional charges (if intimated before 15 days of travel date in written). However postponing & preponing second time will attract additional charges.
Also note that few service providers (Hoteliers, Transporter etc.) may apply postpone/prepone charges even after meeting above requirement. In such cases postpone/prepone charges will deducted from the advance amount deposited.
In all prepone or postpone scenarios, the services and the costing will be subject to availability of Hotel/Volvo and season/off season time.
We do not accept any changes in plan within 15 days of travel date. However in rare cases like adverse climatic conditions or strikes, package can be postponed which will be intimated to you beforehand.
The validity to utilize your Advance payment in prepone/postpone scenarios is 1 Year from the date of advance payment.
The advance payment and the invoice Number allotted to you, are transferable i.e. you can pass on your booking to any of your friends/ relatives. (Please Note: In order to transfer your booking you must meet the above terms and conditions first).

Cancellation Policy

Child Below 5 yrs. Is complimentary but in Lachung & Lachen 4 – 5 yrs. child is chargeable.

Child 5 -10 yrs. without extra bed /rollaway mattress as mention in cost column CNB (Child no Bed)

Child 5 -10 yrs. with extra bed / rollaway mattress as mention in cost column CWB (Child with Bed)

Above 10 yrs. Child will be treated as extra adult with an extra bed sharing in same room.

Frequently Asked Questions

We offer a wide range of tours to suit various interests and travel styles. Our offerings include adventure tours, cultural experiences, nature and wildlife safaris, luxury getaways, beach holidays, family-friendly trips, and more. We also provide custom tours tailored to your preferences.

Yes, our tours are fully customizable! At Hill Zone Tourism, we understand that every traveler has unique preferences and interests. Whether you're looking for a more adventurous trip, a cultural experience, or a relaxing getaway, we can tailor your itinerary to meet your specific needs.

At Hill Zone Travels, your safety and well-being are our top priority. We follow a variety of safety measures to ensure that you have a secure, worry-free travel experience.

At Hill Zone Tourism, we recommend booking your tour at least 4 to 6 weeks in advance to ensure the best availability and to give us enough time to customize your experience (if needed). This will also help secure your preferred accommodations, transportation, and tour activities.

At Hill Zone Travels, we understand that plans can change. Our cancellation policy varies depending on the type of tour and the time of cancellation.