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Bus, Airlines
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3 Stars Hotels
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5,416 metres
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Kathmandu
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Feb, Mar, Apr & May
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Eco-Tour, Hiking
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All meals during the trek
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English, Spanish, French, Chinese
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Easy to Moderate
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2-15
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12
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65
Overview
Explore North East India’s diverse beauty on a 7-day tour through Darjeeling, Pelling, Gangtok, and Kalimpong. Starting from NJP or Bagdogra, enjoy seamless transfers, Himalayan viewpoints, tea gardens, serene monasteries, and alpine lakes.
Itinerary
Arrive at NJP Railway Station or Bagdogra Airport (IXB), meeting our representative for your transfer to Darjeeling. Enjoy a scenic drive as the plains give way to winding mountain roads and lush, forested slopes. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel and settle in. Spend the remaining day at leisure, relaxing or taking a gentle walk around the area. Enjoy dinner and spend the night at your Darjeeling hotel.
- Overnight: Darjeeling
Depart at 4:00 AM for Tiger Hill to witness a breathtaking sunrise over the Himalayas and Kanchenjunga, weather permitting. On your return, visit historic Ghoom Monastery and the iconic Batasia Loop.
After breakfast at your hotel, we continue sightseeing across Darjeeling. Explore the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, Tenzing Rock, and the Tibetan Refugee Self-Help Centre. View lush tea gardens, visit the Japanese Temple and Peace Pagoda, and ride the aerial Ropeway, subject to operational availability. Return to your hotel for an overnight stay.
(Note: Zoo closes Thursdays; Refugee Centre closes Sundays. Itinerary adjusts accordingly.)
- Overnight: Darjeeling
After breakfast, check out from your Darjeeling hotel, and we begin a scenic journey towards Pelling, travelling through the beautiful landscapes of Sikkim. On arrival in Pelling, check in at the hotel and take some time to freshen up before heading out for sightseeing.
Visit Rimbi Waterfall, surrounded by lush mountain scenery, followed by Kanchenjunga Falls, one of the area’s notable natural attractions. Continue to the tranquil Khecheopalri Lake, a revered natural lake set amid forested hills. Return to the hotel after sightseeing and enjoy a relaxed evening.
- Overnight: Pelling
After breakfast, we set out for an excursion to Tsomgo Lake, a spectacular high-altitude lake situated at approximately 3,780 metres above sea level. Surrounded by dramatic mountain scenery, the lake changes character with the seasons and is one of the most popular excursions from Gangtok. Continue to Baba Mandir, a shrine associated with the memory of Indian Army soldier Harbhajan Singh. The site has become an important stop for visitors travelling through this high-altitude region.
After completing the excursion, return to Gangtok and spend the evening at leisure.
Optional Nathu La Pass Excursion: Guests may request an additional visit to Nathu La Pass, a historic mountain pass associated with the old Silk Route between Tibet and India. The visit requires a special permit and is subject to applicable regulations, weather, road conditions and availability. An additional charge applies. Nathu La is generally closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Advance notice is required if you wish to request this excursion.
- Overnight: Gangtok
After breakfast, we check out from Gangtok and drive to Kalimpong, a hill town steeped in colonial heritage. Check in, then explore Deolo Hill’s panoramas, Pine View Nursery’s rare cacti, Dr Graham's Homes, Mangal Dham, Rishi Bankim Park, and a local monastery. Enjoy a peaceful final evening at your hotel.
- Overnight: Kalimpong
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before checking out. Your driver will transfer you from Kalimpong to New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) or Bagdogra Airport (IXB) for your onwards journey. Your Northeast India holiday ends with beautiful memories of Darjeeling's Himalayan views, Pelling's natural landscapes, Gangtok's mountain charm and Kalimpong's peaceful surroundings.
After Breakfast check out from Hotel and proceed For Gangtok. We Check In To The Hotel. After freshen up you will be Free To Explore Mg. Marg And Do Some Shopping. Overnight Stay In Gangtok.
Includes/Excludes
Package Inclusions
- 2 nights' accommodation in Darjeeling at the selected hotel or category.
- 2 nights' accommodation in Gangtok at the selected hotel or category.
- 1 night's accommodation in Pelling at the selected hotel or category.
- 1 night's accommodation in Kalimpong at the selected hotel or category.
- Welcome drink on arrival.
- 6 breakfasts and 6 dinners during the tour.
- Pick-up from NJP Railway Station / Bagdogra Airport (IXB).
- Departure transfer to NJP Railway Station / Bagdogra Airport (IXB).
- Transfers and sightseeing by an air-conditioned vehicle as specified in the itinerary.
- Driver charges, fuel costs, tolls and parking charges for the included itinerary.
- All transfers between Darjeeling, Pelling, Gangtok and Kalimpong as specified.
- Assistance from the local representative/driver during the tour.
Package Exclusions
- Airfare or train tickets.
- Entrance fees to monuments, attractions, parks and sightseeing sites unless specifically stated as included.
- Tour guide charges.
- Optional activities and excursions, including the Nathu La Pass excursion, where applicable.
- Ropeway tickets, toy train/joy ride tickets and other optional rides.
- Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, room service, tips, gratuities, bottled water and beverages.
- Adventure activities such as rafting, rock climbing, paragliding and similar experiences.
- Any sightseeing, transfers or vehicle usage outside the agreed itinerary.
- Additional vehicle charges resulting from route changes, extended usage or additional sightseeing.
- Room heaters, which are charged separately by the hotel.
- Travel insurance.
- Costs associated with permits or restricted-area visits where applicable.
- Expenses arising from natural events, including landslides, road closures or adverse weather conditions.
- Costs arising from strikes, political disturbances or other circumstances beyond the service provider's control.
- Any increase in government taxes, fuel prices or transportation costs introduced before departure.
- Any service, meal or expense not specifically listed under the package inclusions.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Annapurna Base Camp is a Grade B or a moderately difficult trekking route. So any fit person can do this trek, even if you do not have any previous experience. You should be aware of what to expect and mentally prepare for it. Then, as long as you will too, you can.
On average, you walk about 4 to 6 hours per day. One or two days can be as less as 3hrs and one or two days can be as long as 7hrs.
The highest altitude reached is 4190m. This is the elevation of Annapurna Base Camp. ABC is the highest we will climb in this trek.
Yes, you can charge batteries en route. Charger should be brought. There are hot shower facilities as well. You may have to pay a certain amount for both ($1-$2). Negotiate. Also, a hot water facility could be free at a lower elevation.
No. There are no ATMs on this trek route. You will have to draw enough cash in Pokhara or Kathmandu. There are a number of ATMs in these cities. Everything is paid in Nepali rupees. So money should be exchanged before the start of the trek.
Yes. The Internet can be accessed in most places. Sometimes, there might be some technical problems. The Internet in Nepal is not as fast as you are used to and at times you can just lose connection.
Not really. It depends on you. If you want, ABC trekking can be done independently. You could hire a guide and a porter by yourself instead of going through an agency or not hire a guide at all. Although, not having a guide can be a little problematic during the offseason.
It really depends on you. Is it your first time in Nepal? How confident are you of being able to find your way around? How pressed on time are you? If you go through an agency, it will be costlier but everything will be planned. You will only have to come, trek and return.
For the Annapurna region, pay for guides range from $20 to $30 per day and porters take $15 to $25 per day.
