Detailed Itinerary
Darjeeling: Arrival and leisure day
Arrive at the Bagdogra Airport, where an agent’s representative will receive you and transfer you to your hotel in Darjeeling, the enchanting north eastern city known for its stunning views of the mighty Himalayas. Complete the check-in formalities and relax in your room as your day is at leisure.
Saunter amidst lush tea gardens and snow-capped mountains in the evening, and revel in the beauty of nature. You can also explore the local markets, and buy souvenirs for your loved ones. Come back to the hotel after a delectable dinner for a peaceful night’s sleep.
Distance from Bagdogra Airport to Darjeeling: 65 km
Travel time: 4 hours (approximately)
Begin this morning early as you are taken to Tiger Hill, to get an awe-inspiring view of Mt. Kanchendzonga at sunrise. Cherish this once in a lifetime opportunity as you view the third highest peak in the world come to light. Also visit the Ghoom Monastery and Batasia Loop War Memorial on your way back to the hotel. Built in the memory of martyred Gorkha soldiers, a visit to Batasia Loop will familiarize you with the local history of north-east India. Head back to the hotel for a wholesome breakfast.
Later in the day, visit the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (Thursday closed), the Padmaja N. Zoological Garden (Thursday closed), and the Tibetan Refugee Centre (Sunday closed). After a delectable dinner, come back to the hotel for a good night’s sleep.
Relish a hearty breakfast in the hotel on your penultimate morning in Darjeeling, and proceed for your transfer to Mirik. Surrounded by forested areas, orange orchards, and cardamom plantations; Mirik is bound to enchant you with its beauty.
Visit the tea gardens and later enjoy boating at Mirik Lake. You can also shop for local souvenirs. Proceed to your hotel in Darjeeling for a good night’s sleep.
Distance from Darjeeling to Mirik: 60 km
Travel time: 2.5 hours (approximately)
After a delicious breakfast in the hotel, complete the check-out formalities. Proceed for your transfer to Bagdogra Airport and catch your flight back home.
Distance from Darjeeling to Bagdogra Airport: 68 km
Travel time: 4 hours (approximately)
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.
