North East

Northeast India (officially North Eastern Region, NER) is the easternmost region of India representing both a geographic and political administrative division of the country. It comprises eight states – Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura. The Siliguri Corridor in West Bengal, with a width of 21 to 40 kilometres (13 to 25 mi),[2] connects the North Eastern Region with East India. The region shares an international border of 5,182 kilometres (3,220 mi) (about 99 percent of its total geographical boundary) with several neighbouring countries – 1,395 kilometres (867 mi) with Tibet Autonomous Region, China in the north, 1,640 kilometres (1,020 mi) with Myanmar in the east, 1,596 kilometres (992 mi) with Bangladesh in the south-west, 97 kilometres (60 mi) with Nepal in the west, and 455 kilometres (283 mi) with Bhutan in the north-west.[2] It comprises an area of 262,230 square kilometres (101,250 sq mi), almost 8 percent of that of India, and is one of the largest salients (panhandles) in the world.

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  • Activity Level Moderate
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  • Group Size Medium Group
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All about the North East.


Northeast India (officially North Eastern Region, NER) is the easternmost region of India representing both a geographic and political administrative division of the country. It comprises eight states – Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura. The Siliguri Corridor in West Bengal, with a width of 21 to 40 kilometres (13 to 25 mi),[2] connects the North Eastern Region with East India. The region shares an international border of 5,182 kilometres (3,220 mi) (about 99 percent of its total geographical boundary) with several neighbouring countries – 1,395 kilometres (867 mi) with Tibet Autonomous Region, China in the north, 1,640 kilometres (1,020 mi) with Myanmar in the east, 1,596 kilometres (992 mi) with Bangladesh in the south-west, 97 kilometres (60 mi) with Nepal in the west, and 455 kilometres (283 mi) with Bhutan in the north-west.[2] It comprises an area of 262,230 square kilometres (101,250 sq mi), almost 8 percent of that of India, and is one of the largest salients (panhandles) in the world.

The tour package inclusions and exclusions at a glance
What is included in this tour?Items that are included in the cost of tour price.

  • Package Inclusions

    • Accommodation as Per the Hotels Mentioned in The Itinerary or similar will be provided
    • Meals as Mentioned in The Itinerary
    • Sightseeing as Specified in The Itinerary in an AC vehicle
    • All Currently Applicable Taxes I.E.
    • Hotel Tax and Transportation Tax.
What is not included in this tour?Items that are not included in the cost of tour price.

  • Package Exclusions

    • Any Transport To / From Bagdogra. Your Tour Price Starts Ex Bagdogra.
    • Air, Train or Bus Fare From / To Your Originating City of Stay, Unless Specified.
    • Items of Personal Nature Viz, Tips, Porterage, Room Service, Laundry, Mineral Water, Alcoholic or Non-Alcoholic Beverages, Phone Calls, Additional Sightseeing Tours and Excursions Not Included in The Itinerary, Still or Video Camera Fees Etc.
    • Any Increase in Fuel Cost, Government Taxes, Entrance Fees, Intra And Interstate Taxes Etc, The Tour Price Will Be Amended in Accordance.
    • Any Items / Services Not Specifically Mentioned Under The ‘Tour Price Includes’ Column.
    • Travel Insurance.
    • Supplement Charges Applicable for Long Weekends and Festivals.
    • Goods and Services Tax Of 5%.
  1. Day 1 BAGDOGRA ON TO DARJEELING (93 kms 3 hours approx.)

    BAGDOGRA ON TO DARJEELING (93 kms 3 hours approx.)

    Upon your arrival, you will be welcomed with meet and greet by our representative at the Bagdogra Airport for your Abode of North East Tour!

    Take drive to the breathtaking views of snowcapped mountain peak. Check in upon arrival in to your room to relax and spend the day to explore the town.

    DARJEELING:

    Standing high in the Himalayas at an altitude of 2134m, ‘Dorje Ling’, or place of the Thunderbolt, offers breathtaking views of snow-capped mountain peaks, with the Kanchendzonga rising higher than all the others. Often referred to as the “Queen of the Hills”, it remains just as alluring with its tiny waterfalls, little villages and a narrow gauge railway track. Surrounded by World Famous Tea Gardens and snow capped mountains, Darjeeling remains one of the most exotic destinations. Graeme Westlake in his book ‘An introduction to hill stations on India’ refers to Darjeeling as having “A view Scarcely Unrivalled on Earth”.

    Overnight at hotel.

    Meals: On your own

  2. Day 2 DARJEELING

    DARJEELING

    Early morning visit Tiger Hill to see a beautiful sunrise and Himalayan Range like Kanchandzonga, Mount Everest etc. One can see the horizon changing colors just before sunrise and then the entire Himalayan range turn golden. It is truly a majestic sight and Ghoom Monastery which is oldest Monastery in the area which was built in 1875 and one can see the image of Mythey Buddha 15ft. height on the way back from Tiger Hill.

    Breakfast at the hotel and proceed for city tour visiting Himalayan Mountaineering Institute(closed on Thursday) which was started by Tenzing Norgay after he climbed Mt. Everest, Zoological Park(closed on Thursday), Tibetan Refugee Centre(closed on Sunday), Tenzing Rock, Gombu Rock, Tea Estate(from outside), Japanese Temple and Peace Pagoda.

    Overnight at hotel.

    Meal: Breakfast

  3. Day 3 DARJEELING ON TO GANGTOK (98 kms 4 hours approx.)

    DARJEELING ON TO GANGTOK (98 kms 4 hours approx.)

    Finish Breakfast at the hotel and drive to Gangtok

    GANGTOK:

    At an altitude of 1750m, Gangtok became the state capital in the mid 19th century and has undergone rapid development since then.The downtown area is dominated by huge government buildings decorated with traditional Buddhist symbols. Gangtok is also a resting ground for people traveling to North Sikkim. Surrounded by Monasteries and Orchids, Gangtok is truly a travellers delight.

    Afternoon sightseeing in Gangtok visiting Flower Show, Do Drul Chorten, Institute of Tibetology(closed on Sunday), Cottage Industry(closed on Sunday) and Bakthang Falls.

    Overnight at hotel.

    Meal: Breakfast

  4. Day 4 GANGTOK

    GANGTOK

    Breakfast at the hotel and full day excursion to Changu Lake which is 35 Kms from Gangtok at an altitude of 12,400 feet. The lake derives its waters from melting snows off the surrounding mountains Legends say that lamas could forecast the future by studying the color of the lake’s waters.

    Also visit New Baba Mandir

    Overnight at hotel.

    Meal: Breakfast

  5. Day 5 GANGTOK ON TO BAGDOGRA (125 kms 4 hours approx.)

    GANGTOK ON TO BAGDOGRA (125 kms 4 hours approx.)

    Breakfast at the hotel and drive to Bagdogra/NJP in time for flight/train to onward destination.

    Meal: Breakfast

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Hotel Accommodation / Activities

DARJEELING

Mount Himalayan / Omega Residency or Similar

GANGTOK

Tashi Palace / The Chas Narayani or Similar

SUPPLEMENT ACTIVITIES (SUPPLEMENT CHARGES APPLICABLE)

Darjeeling : Toy Train

Manali : Cable Ride, Paragliding

Overall Rating
5/5
Lejla Fizovic
Reviewed On 26/01/2017
4/5

You have to be crazy about adventure tours to build a theme that displays the tours so elegantly that a person browsing the tours on site literally falls in love with place even before booking the tour.

Sanjeev Jha
Reviewed On 21/05/2016
5/5

Truly a fantastic tour. We thoroughly enjoyed every step of this tour and the final bungee Jumping was an adventure I don\'t think I would ever able to forget, I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone who loves adventure.

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