Detailed Itinerary
Darjeeling: Welcome to Darjeeling
As you reach New Jalpaiguri Railway Station or Bagdogra Airport, you will be received by one of the representatives of the concerned tour agent who will help you in getting transferred to your hotel.
Take joy in the scenic road journey as your vehicle zips past the picturesque landscape. Upon your arrival in Darjeeling, complete the check-in at the hotel and then relax as the remaining part of the first day is all at leisure. You can stay inside your hotel room and take rest or go out and utilise the free time to explore the nearby attractions on your own.
The first day Darjeeling tour itinerary ends with a delectable dinner at the hotel, followed by a homey overnight stay.
Optional: Try out local cuisines at restaurants in Darjeeling (own expense)
Distance from Bagdogra Airport to Darjeeling: 68 km
Travel Time: Approx. 3 hrs
Darjeeling: Full day to explore
Wake up early and freshen up as there is something even feistier before your daily breakfast, that you wouldn’t like to miss out.
You will be taken up the Tiger Hill to witness an everyday natural occurrence, yet too charismatic a spectacle to miss - the sunrise. On a clear day, you will get to witness gorgeous view of the sun coming out from behind the snowy peaks of the great Himalayan range, turning the colour of Mt. Kanchendzonga to pinkish-gold. So, that’s the moment when you can just hold your breath and go on clicking pictures.
After this, while returning to the hotel, you will also get to visit the 135-year old Ghoom Monastery, the Batasia Loop and the famous War Memorial dedicated to the martyred soldiers of Indian defence services. A piping-hot tea at a tea stall adds to the charm of the beautiful morning in Darjeeling. Return to the hotel as it’s time for you to refuel yourself with some wholesome breakfast at the hotel.
Relax for a while and then the second day’s Darjeeling tour itinerary now takes you out to visit the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute where not only the tourists, but also the students and volunteers come over to take part in various adventure courses.(Thursday closed). Next, you will visit some other famous and must-visit attractions in Darjeeling which include the likes of Padmaja N. Zoological Garden (Thursday closed) and the Tibetan Refugee Centre (Sunday closed). Last but not the least, a stroll at the Mall Road and shopping in the market gives you the opportunity to revel in the hustle and bustle of this hill station and collect some souvenirs to take home.
As the Darjeeling city tour ends, you will return to the hotel where a hearty dinner awaits you. Enjoy a cozy overnight stay at the hotel.
Darjeeling : Time to depart
Have a healthy breakfast at the hotel and then complete the check-out formalities as the tour ends and you will be transferred to Bagdogra Airport or NJP railway station for your onward journey back home.
Distance from Darjeeling to Bagdogra Airport: 68 km
Travel time: 3 hours
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.
