Alluring Journey of West Bengal

Duration:

06 Nights / 07 Days

Destination Covered:

NJP Railway Station / IXB Airport - Kalimpong - Pedong - Lava - Lataguri - NJP Railway station / IXB Airport

Reviews

  • India Real Heritage Destinations ! Our tour was well organized and amazing. It was very quick and easy to work with our tour manager Mr. Pragya Chandra. Travel docket was well prepared with all of the details and information we needed, plus recommendations and suggestions. Our driver Anil was excellent, especially in India’s busy streets! He was very pleasant, respectful and always on time. We would love to have him as our driver again. Jodi Parker and Family, United States of America, January 2015
  • A wonderful travel agency! My son and I had a wonderful trip along with a fantastic driver and guide. I appreciate the care and attention you had given us in coming up with our itinerary. Thank you so much for your all positive effort! John, New York, USA, January 2015
  • Rapid Golden Triangle I had a wonderful experience in Golden Triangle Tour of North India! Everything was pre plan according to my itinerary, taken care of and I still felt I had the freedom to do what I wanted. I got to see and do so much more than had I tried to do this trip solo. Excellent recommendations from my tour desirner who made us program adaptable to my wishes and price range. My driver was knowledgeable about each locations and gave great suggestions on activities for me (photography related) Echo Blum, United Kingdom, December 2014
  • Nature and culture of Beyond with Sri Lanka I wanted to thank you for all your help in assisting with planning our India Beyond with Srilanka journey. We had a fantastic time in this tour package and our complaint is that our time in Sri Lanka was too short !!! we really enjoyed our holiday, once again thank you for all your help. Emir Avdic, Australia October 2014
  • The trip was great! Everything worked very well The travel itself was well elaborated, the hotels were very well equilibration, from the more basic ones to the luxury resorts as the Dune or the Taj Malabar in Cochin. A very special experience was the trip on the boat (Spice Coast Cruises) -> simply great!
    Also a very big compliment for Shiva, our driver. He was someone we could fully rely upon
    As a summary we were extremely satisfied with the travel and the organization from Shanti Travel.
    Thank you very much for your support, give her our warm regards. Claudia Reinhardt, German, September 2014
  • Rajasthan Royal Fantastic “Very happy with the trip. Rohit Poddar, our Tour Designer was very efficient and thorough! Accommodation was great and we’d like to travel again with Crocus Travel.” Michael, UK, Rajasthan, August 2014
  • Golden Triangle India “Awesome experience! Everything was taken care of & I still felt I had the freedom to do what I wanted. I got to do so much more than had I tried to do this trip solo. Excellent recommendations always !” Miriam, Spain, July 2014
Tour Description

Overview

‘Alluring Journey of West Bengal’ will give you the chance to explore the beautiful offbeat destinations of West Bengal which are the located in the ridge of Himalaya such as Kalimpong, Pedong, Lava and Lataguri.  Surrounded by lush green mid ranges of the great Himalayas Kalimpong is one the most spectacular city of West Bengal which offers a stunning view of snow-capped peaks.  Pedong is an amazing hill-town in Darjeeling district. It lies at an elevation of 4,071 feet. This beautiful town offers the breath-taking view of view of the Kanchenjunga and the Himalayan Mountains. 
 
Lava is small and beautiful village in Darjeeling district, located at the height of about 7,016 feet. It is one of the most scenic place, which is the one of the place in West Bengal which offers the snow in winters. Latguri is a tiny hamlet in Jalpaiguri district of West Bengal. It is located near Gorumara National Park. It is also the home of "Nature Interpretation Center" which gives the knowledge about the flora and fauna. Enjoy the breath-taking view of Mt. Khangchendzonga as well.

Itinerary

Day 01: NJP Railway Station / IXB Airport – Kalimpong (By Road- 85 kilometres)
 
Upon arrival at NJP Railway station / IXB airport, meet our representative & transfer to Kalimpong – Kalimpong is one of the most picturesque hill station in West Bengal, surrounded with great Himalayas and gently rolling hills around. 
 
On arrival at Kalimpong, check-in to your hotel. Rest day is free at leisure. Overnight stay will be at Kalimpong. 
 
Day 02: Kalimpong Sightseeing – Pedong (By Road-25 Kilometres)
 
After breakfast enjoy half day tour of Kalimpong visit Nature Interpretation Centre, Golf Garden, Durpin Dara Hills, Flowers Nurseries and Kali Temple. 
 
Afternoon that transfer to Pedong is a picturesque town in Darjeeling district, it is located at the height of 4,071 feet. This beautiful town offers the breath-taking view of view of the Kanchenjunga and the Himalayan Mountains. On the way visit Mangal Dham, Dr. Graham’s and Home Deolo Hill. 
 
Upon arrival at Pedong, check in to your pre booked hotel. Rest day is free at leisure. Overnight stay at Pedong. 
 
Day 03: Excursion to Aritar Lake 
 
Today after breakfast proceed to visit Tinchuley View Point then proceed for an excursion to Aritar Lake which is located at the height of 4,600 feet from sea level. Aritar is a region in East Sikkim. The lake is surrounded by lush greenery.
 
After exploring the surroundings of the Lake Aritar, return back to Pedong. Overnight stay at Pedong. 
 
Day 04: Pedong – Lava (By Road-22 Kilometres) via Loleygaon
 
After breakfast transfer to Lava. It is tiny village in Darjeeling district, located at the height of about 7,016 feet. It is one of the most scenic place, which is the one of the place in West Bengal which offers the snow in winters.  En route, explore the Loleygaon, here you can so Canopy walk in the Heritage Forest. 
 
On arrival at Lava, check-in to your hotel. Overnight stay at Lava.
 
Day 05: Lava Sightseeing – Lataguri (By Road-59 kilometres) 
 
After breakfast transfer to Latguri. It is a tiny hamlet in Jalpaiguri district of West Bengal. It is located near Gorumara National Park. Enroute visit Changey Waterfalls and Lava Monastery.
 
Upon arrival at Lataguri. Check in to your pre-booked hotel. Overnight stay at Lataguri.
 
Day 06: Gorumara National Park (Jeep Safari) + Local Sightseeing 
 
Today early morning, enjoy the Jeep Safari at Gorumara National Park. It is the home of Indian rhinoceros, gaur, Asian elephant, sloth bear, chital, and sambar deer.
 
 After safari, back to hotel for breakfast. After breakfast visit Samsing, Suntalekhola, Bindu, Jhalong and Murti River side. Overnight stay at Lataguri.
 
Day 07: Lataguri - NJP Railway station / IXB Airport (By Road-80 Kilometres) 
 
After breakfast, Check out from hotel and proceed to Bagdogra airport or NJP railway station for your onward journey. We hope you have enjoyed your trip and look forward to organizing your next tour with us.
Tour Highlights

Tour Highlights

Tour Highlights:-
  1. Enjoy the half day city tour of Kalimpong including Mangal Dham, Deolo Hill, Dr. Grahams Home, and Durbin Dhara Hills, Flowers Nurseries.
  2. Visit Mangal Dham, Dr. Graham’s and Home Deolo Hill. ( Enroute Kalimpong – Pedong)
  3. Enjoy the excursion to Aritar Lake.
  4. Visit The Tinchuley View Point.
  5. Explore Changey Waterfalls and Lava Monastery. ( Enroute Lava – Lataguri)
  6. Explore the Loleygaon, here you can so Canopy walk in the Heritage Forest. (En route Pedong – Lava)
  7. Enjoy the Jeep Safari at Gorumara National Park.
  8. Enjoy the half day sightseeing of Latagauri including Samsing, Suntalekhola, Bindu, Jhalong and Murti River side.
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