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7 Days Aritar, Kalimpong & Darjeeling Tour
6 Nights / 7 Days
Bagdogra / NJP · Aritar · Pedong · Lava · Kalimpong · Darjeeling
Tour Overview
This 7 Days Aritar, Kalimpong and Darjeeling Tour combines East Sikkim with the quieter hill settlements of Pedong and Lava before continuing to Kalimpong and Darjeeling. The route starts in Aritar with Lampokhari Lake and local sightseeing, then moves gradually west through the lower Himalayan hills.
The itinerary is suitable for travellers searching for an Aritar tour package, Kalimpong Darjeeling itinerary or a 7 days Sikkim and Darjeeling tour. It avoids the more restricted Old Silk Route sectors and instead focuses on lakes, monasteries, forests, hill towns and classic Darjeeling sightseeing.
Aritar and nearby monastery areas should be visited respectfully, with access limited to publicly open sections and local guidance followed regarding photography and conduct.
Pedong and Lava are quieter hill destinations where weather, fog and road conditions can affect viewpoints and outdoor activities.
Kalimpong and Darjeeling sightseeing should remain flexible around traffic, opening times and local road conditions.
Darjeeling sunrise and Himalayan views depend entirely on weather and visibility and should never be guaranteed.
Tour Highlights:
- Explore Aritar and Lampokhari Lake.
- Visit Mankhim and selected monastery areas.
- Travel through Pedong and Lava.
- Explore Kalimpong’s hill-town attractions.
- Continue to Darjeeling for sightseeing and sunrise views.
- Return to Bagdogra Airport or NJP on Day 7.
Detailed Itinerary
Arrive at Bagdogra Airport or New Jalpaiguri Railway Station and meet your driver for the journey to Aritar in East Sikkim.
Travel through the foothills and continue along winding hill roads towards the eastern part of Sikkim.
Road conditions and travel time can vary with traffic, weather and temporary hill-road restrictions.
On arrival in Aritar, check in at your accommodation and keep the rest of the day relaxed.
Overnight stay in Aritar.
Spend the day exploring Aritar and selected nearby attractions.
Visit Lampokhari Lake and continue towards Mankhim or another suitable local viewpoint according to weather and road conditions.
Visit a publicly accessible monastery or religious area where included in the final programme.
At active religious sites, follow local guidance regarding photography, footwear and visitor conduct.
Mountain and valley views depend on visibility and should never be guaranteed.
Overnight stay in Aritar.
After breakfast, check out from Aritar and travel towards Pedong.
The route descends through the eastern hills and continues towards the Kalimpong region.
On arrival, explore selected local viewpoints, heritage areas or village surroundings according to time and current access.
Keep the programme relaxed and avoid adding long detours after the hill-road transfer.
Weather and fog can affect outdoor sightseeing and distant views.
Overnight stay in Pedong.
After breakfast, leave Pedong and travel towards Lava.
Spend time in the hill and forest surroundings according to weather and current local access conditions.
If a monastery or short nature walk is included, keep it within publicly accessible areas and adjust the walk for wet or slippery conditions.
Continue later towards Kalimpong.
On arrival, check in at your hotel and keep the evening free.
Overnight stay in Kalimpong.
Spend the morning exploring selected attractions around Kalimpong.
Visit suitable viewpoints, monasteries, gardens or cultural sites according to current opening times and weather.
Later, continue by road towards Darjeeling.
Hill traffic and road conditions can affect travel time, so keep the sightseeing schedule realistic.
On arrival in Darjeeling, check in at your hotel and spend the evening at leisure.
Overnight stay in Darjeeling.
Begin early for a sunrise viewpoint excursion if weather and visibility are suitable.
Clear sunrise and Himalayan views are never guaranteed and may be obscured by cloud, fog or rain.
After returning for breakfast, continue with selected Darjeeling sightseeing according to the final programme.
Visit suitable heritage, cultural, monastery or tea-related attractions based on current opening conditions.
Keep the evening free for local exploration or rest.
Overnight stay in Darjeeling.
After breakfast, check out from your Darjeeling hotel and begin the return journey towards Bagdogra Airport or New Jalpaiguri Railway Station.
Hill-road travel can be affected by traffic, weather and temporary restrictions, so keep a comfortable buffer before your onward flight or train.
Use practical rest stops along the route where required.
On arrival at Bagdogra Airport or NJP Railway Station, continue with your onward journey.
Your 7 Days Aritar, Kalimpong and Darjeeling Tour concludes after combining East Sikkim with Pedong, Lava and two classic Himalayan hill towns.
Tour concludes at Bagdogra Airport or NJP Railway Station.
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Package Details & Booking Terms
- Complete ground arrangements in India as specified in the confirmed itinerary.
- Accommodation on double/twin sharing at the selected hotels.
- Breakfasts and other meals specifically mentioned in the itinerary.
- Private air-conditioned vehicle for airport transfers, intercity travel and sightseeing.
- Professional driver with fuel, tolls, parking and driver allowance.
- Domestic flights, train tickets, activities, entrance fees and guides when specifically included in final itinerary.
- Meet-and-assist service on arrival and departure, as mentioned in the itinerary.
- All Gov't taxes are included.
- International airfare, visa fees and travel insurance.
- Flights, trains or road journeys not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Meals, entrance fees, permits, camera charges and guides unless included.
- Personal expenses, tips and medical or emergency evacuation costs.
- Expenses caused by weather, cancellations, illness, roadblocks or other circumstances beyond our control.
- Hotels, transport and activities are subject to availability at the time of confirmation.
- Hotel check-in and check-out times apply as per individual hotel policy.
- Child rates, extra beds and complimentary stays depend on the confirmed hotel’s policy.
- Sightseeing may be adjusted due to weather, traffic, local restrictions or monument closures.
- The final written quotation will confirm the exact inclusions, exclusions and services.
- A 40% deposit is required to confirm your booking.
- The balance is payable 15 days before the tour or upon arrival in India, if agreed in advance.
- Payments must be made using the official bank or secure payment details provided by Tusk Travel.
- International transfer, card-processing and currency-conversion charges are payable by the traveller.
- 60 days or more before arrival: 10% cancellation charge.
- 59–30 days before arrival: 20% cancellation charge.
- 29–15 days before arrival: 25% cancellation charge.
- 14–8 days before arrival: 50% cancellation charge.
- 7 days or less before arrival, or no-show: 100% cancellation charge (no refund).
- Issued flight, train, permit and special-event bookings may be non-refundable.
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