Overview
Special Tailor made Combination Package, Number of Days & Cost can be designed on Request.
Detailed Itinerary
Arrival and Transfer to Jaldapara / Hollong
You will be received by our official at Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) – Drive to Madarihat. The drive is nearly 4 - 4 ½ over a distance of approximately 155 km Via Malbazaar&Chalsa. Lunch on the way in Dhaba or on reaching the Resort at Jaldapara nearJaldapara National Park. It ensures a pleasant climate round the year so it isn't a problem even if you've set your visit any time of the year. (The forest Safari closes on June 15 and reopens on September 15 each year hence Safari / Elephant ride not possible during the period).Totopara, Khayerbari, Chilapata, Phuentsholling are some of the tourist spot nearby. Evening free. Night stay in Hotel / Resort at Jaldapara / Hollong.
Safari and Elephant Ride & Visit to either Totopara
Early morning drive to Hollong for thrilling Elephant Safari (your cost) is organized in the early morning from Hollong. It offers the exquisite beauty of the vast grassland of Jaldapara.One can sight Indian rhinos, bison, deer and Asiatic elephants. Back to resort for breakfast. Drive to Totapara; famous for the Dooars aboriginals Totos;Totoapara is 22 km away. Toto is an isolated tribal group residing only in a small enclave called Totopara which is located at the foot of the Himalayas just to the south of the border of Bhutan on the western bank of Torsa river. Back to resort. Evening stroll at the meadow near the resort or watch tower to spot wildlife. Night stay in Hotel / Resort at Jaldapara / Hollong.
Sightseeing to Chilapata&Phuentsholling
Early morning one can proceed to Chilapata, nearly 26 km from Jaldapara or Alipurduar. The forest is used by the Elephants as a corridor to migrate. Chilapata Forest Reserve, NalRajarGarh, Barodabari/ Malangi and KodalBosti are the place of interest. Interesting is Ram Guna Tree locally called is knownas the tree that bleed. Back to Resort - Post Lunch one can visit Phuentsholling (Bhutan Border). The frontier town in southern Bhutan nearly. Phuntsholing or Phuentsholing is the administrative seat of the Chukha district; a thriving commercial centre, it is home to a potpourri of ethnic groups intermingling at the point where the countries Bhutan and India meet.Temple called ZangthoPelriLhakhang, Monastery KharbandiGoemba, Crocodile breeding centerand the local market is the places of interest. - Back to resort. Night stay in Hotel / Resort at Jaldapara / Hollong.
Transfer to Lataguri (Gorumara National Park)
Early morning breakfast - Check out from Jaldapara. Drive to Lataguri; 75 km, 2 hours. Check into the Resort and have lunch or one can have lunch outside rich tropical forests, innumerable hill streams cutting across the green carpet, undulating plains makes this a tourist hotspot. Visit to someoffbeat place in the lap of Himalaya with wildlife or afternoon (4 PM - 6 PM), go for jungle Jeep Safari and a few Watch Tower with Buffalo Cart ride (your cost) if tickets are available. In the late evening campfire & tribal dance at the resort can be arranged (Optional). Night stay in Hotel / Resort at Latagturi.
Local Sight Seeing to Jhalong, Bindu
Early morning Breakfast. Visit to Jhalong, Bindu in the lap of Himalaya. The area is known for its diversified flora and fauna.Jhalong is on the bank of the river Jaldhakaon the Indo-Bhutan border in the foothills of the Himalayas, on the way to Bindu. Major attraction are scenic beauty, birds and the Water body.Bindu is the last village of West Bengal before one enters Bhutan on the bank of river Jaladhaka a natural physical boundary separating West Bengal and Bhutan. The place is also known for Ginger & cardamom plantations.Lunch en-route or back to resort by 2 P M and have Lunch. Early evening (04 P M to 06 P M) Jungle Jeep Safari (your cost) subjected to availability of tickets. In the late evening one can stroll around the market area. Guest are advised not to stroll away from the crowd towards the forest. Back to resort. Cultural Show can be arranged at Supplement cost. Nightstay in Hotel / Resort at Lataguri.
Local Sight Seeing Samsing, Suntaleykhola
Early morning Breakfast.Next one has to leave for Excursion. Visit Samsing, Suntaleykhola in the lap of Himalaya. The area is known for its diversified flora and fauna.Samsing is a village at around 3000 feet known for its landscape, tea gardens and the forest. It is also a gateway to Neora Valley National Park. Rolling Tea Estatesare a treat to watch &SuntaleyKhola is named from a stream named Suntaley. One can spot exotic species of birds and butterflies. Visitors can cherish the natural natures beauty of this hamlet.Lunch en-route or back to resort by 2 PM. Night Stay in Hotel / Resort at Lataguri.
Departure transfer to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP)
Early morning breakfast. Check Out Time 11 AM. Next one has to drive to Siliguri (or any local Railway Station of your choice), on the way to Bagdogra Airport / NJP. It is a approximately 90 km drive and is nearly 2 ½ - 3 hours via Sevoke Coronation Bridge / Sevoke Kali Mandir. One can stop at Coronation Bridge for photography and scenic beauty if time permits. One can also have some refreshment if time permits The traffic will be more hence one has to start early. Reach Bagdogra Airport / NJP. Tour ends.
Booking
Your contract is with My Tour Planner. A contract exists between us when we have confirmed you on our tour / hotel booking / or any other travel related services of your choice and we have received your booking request and deposits. All correspondence/s in respect of Tours / Travel Service bookings should be addressed to My Tour Planner.
Payments
For the services contracted, 40 % advance payment should be made to hold the booking on a confirmed basis and the balance amount should be paid before commencement of your tour. We hold the right to decide upon the amount to be paid as an advance payment, based on the nature of services and the time left for the commencement of the services.
Payment Options
Payment can be made by Bank Transfer, Cash payment to our office or by Demand Draft / Cheque. All payments should be free and clear of any withholding tax and deduction. Bank charges, if any, for remittance (by remitting bank or by intermediary bank) would be strictly borne by payer.
Rights to amend the itinerary if required
Tour once commenced will strictly go as per the itinerary finalised. In case of events and circumstances beyond our control, we reserve the right to change all or parts of the contents of the itinerary for safety and well being of our esteemed passengers.
Policy Regarding Cancellation / No Show / Early Departure
In case of cancellation of tour/travel services due to any avoidable/unavoidable reason/s we must be informed in writing. Cancellation charges would be effective from the date we receive letter in writing and cancellation charges would be as follows:
- 30 days & prior to arrival – 10% of the tour/service cost.
- 20 days to 18 days prior to arrival – 20% of the tour/service cost.
- 14 days to 16 days prior to arrival – 25% of the tour/service cost.
- 10 days to 08 days prior to arrival – 50% of the tour/service cost.
- 07 days & less, prior to arrival or no show – NO REFUND.
Please note – Irrespective of above mentioned cancellations slabs – in case of cancellation of tour services after the booking is made with us – a minimum 10% service charges would be applicable.
In case you cancel the trip after commencement refund would be restricted to a limited amount that too would depend on the amount that we would be able to recover from the hoteliers we patronize. For unused hotel accommodation, chartered transportation and missed meals etc. we do not bear any responsibility to refund.
Refund
In regard to refund of unused / unutilized services (which are paid for and cancelled in advance) the refund amount would be worked out on the basis of cancellation policy as described above and the money would be accordingly refunded to the person who has made the payment to us. Please note that the refund process may take 2 – 4 weeks due to banking procedures. If the refund is made to the credit card account OR to Bank account, the bank charges would be debited from the refund amount.
Inclusion & Exclusion
- 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.
