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8 Days Pelling, Ravangla, Kalimpong & Darjeeling Tour
7 Nights / 8 Days
Bagdogra / NJP · Kalimpong · Pelling · Namchi · Ravangla · Temi · Darjeeling
Tour Overview
This 8 Days Pelling, Ravangla, Kalimpong and Darjeeling Tour combines the heritage and sacred landscapes of Sikkim with the classic hill towns of Kalimpong and Darjeeling. The route begins in Kalimpong, moves into West Sikkim for Pelling and Khecheopalri Lake, continues through Namchi and Ravangla, then reaches Darjeeling via Temi Tea Garden.
The itinerary is suitable for travellers searching for a Sikkim Darjeeling tour package, Pelling Darjeeling itinerary or a West Sikkim and Darjeeling combination tour. It offers a strong mix of monasteries, heritage sites, sacred lakes, tea landscapes, hill-town sightseeing and mountain viewpoints without including North Sikkim’s more demanding permit-based routes.
Monasteries in Pelling, Namchi and Ravangla are active religious sites. Visitors should enter only publicly accessible areas and follow local rules regarding photography, footwear, dress and conduct.
Khecheopalri Lake is a sacred site, and visits should remain quiet and respectful. Road and walking conditions can change during heavy rain.
Temi Tea Garden is a working tea landscape. Access to factory areas or private sections should only be included when visitor permission has been arranged.
Darjeeling sunrise views depend completely on weather and visibility. Early-morning sightseeing should never be described as guaranteeing a clear Himalayan sunrise.
Tour Highlights:
- Explore Kalimpong before entering Sikkim.
- Discover Pelling’s monasteries and heritage sites.
- Visit sacred Khecheopalri Lake and seasonal waterfalls.
- Travel through Namchi and Ravangla.
- Visit Temi Tea Garden en route to Darjeeling.
- Enjoy Darjeeling sunrise and local sightseeing, weather permitting.
Detailed Itinerary
Arrive at Bagdogra Airport or New Jalpaiguri Railway Station and meet your driver for the journey to Kalimpong.
Travel through the foothills and continue towards the hill town along scenic road sections.
Road conditions and travel time can vary with traffic, weather and temporary hill-road restrictions.
On arrival, check in at your hotel and keep the remainder of the day at leisure.
Overnight stay in Kalimpong.
After breakfast, explore selected attractions around Kalimpong.
Visit suitable viewpoints, monasteries, gardens or cultural sites according to current opening times and weather.
Later, continue by road towards Pelling in West Sikkim.
The hill-road journey may be affected by weather or traffic, so avoid adding unnecessary detours.
On arrival in Pelling, check in at your hotel and relax.
Overnight stay in Pelling.
Spend the day exploring Pelling and its heritage attractions.
Visit selected monasteries and historic sites such as Pemayangtse Monastery and the Rabdentse ruins area according to current opening conditions.
At active monasteries, enter only publicly accessible areas and follow local rules regarding photography, footwear and conduct.
Continue to suitable viewpoints or additional heritage stops depending on weather and available time.
Mountain views depend on visibility and should never be guaranteed.
Overnight stay in Pelling.
After breakfast, leave Pelling for a nature-focused excursion around West Sikkim.
Visit Khecheopalri Lake and spend time at the sacred site while following local instructions and maintaining respectful conduct.
Continue to selected seasonal waterfalls and scenic stops according to the final route and current road conditions.
Water volume varies through the year, while wet roads and paths can affect access during heavy rain.
Return to Pelling by evening.
Overnight stay in Pelling.
After breakfast, check out from Pelling and begin the road journey towards Namchi.
Visit selected publicly accessible religious, cultural or viewpoint areas according to current timing and local conditions.
At active religious sites, follow local guidance regarding photography, dress and entry.
Continue later towards Ravangla and check in at your hotel.
Keep the evening relaxed after the day’s sightseeing and road journey.
Overnight stay in Ravangla.
After breakfast, check out from Ravangla and travel towards Temi Tea Garden.
Spend time in the tea-growing landscape and visit publicly accessible areas or an arranged visitor facility if available.
Factory access or private estate areas should only be included when prior permission has been confirmed.
Continue later towards Darjeeling.
On arrival, 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 or mountain views are never guaranteed and may be obscured by cloud, mist 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 times.
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 way where required.
On arrival at Bagdogra Airport or NJP Railway Station, continue with your onward journey.
Your 8 Days Pelling, Ravangla, Kalimpong and Darjeeling Tour concludes after combining West and South Sikkim with 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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