Queen of the Hills Darjeeling - Gangtok - Kalimpong Duration: 08 Nights/09 Days
Popularity
Difficulty : Comfort
Reference Code: QHDGKIN
Trip Start: Bagdogra
Age: 10 year to 70 years
Season: Spring, Summer and Autumn
Accommodation: Hotel
Service: Full board
Destination: India
Trip End: Bagdogra
Trip Durations: 9 days
Physical Rating: Comfort
Group Size: 2-30
Theme: Observation
Meals: Standard
Day 01: Arrival in Darjeeling:
Pick up from Bhudrapur airport/Bagdogra / NJP Station. Meet the guide at the airport. Meet the guide at the airport and drive to Darjeeling. (140 km / 04 hrs.). Overnight hotel.
Day 02: Darjeeling:
Early morning tour to Tiger Hills (at around 4 am) to view sunrise over Kanchenjunga Peak . The view is spectacular on a clear weather day.On way back visit Ghoom Monastery, Batasia Loop . Afternoon visit to Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park (Closed on Thursday), Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Tenzing, Gumbu Rock site and Tibetan Refugee self-help (Closed on Sunday) Center Tea Estate. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 03: Darjeeling-Pemayantse
After B/Fast Transfer from Darjeeling to Pemayanste ( 110km, 04 hrs on the way River Rangit and tea Garden arrive evening check in hotel and free). Evening take a pleasant walk enjoying the sun set over Mt. Khangchendzonga. Stay O/N.At Pelling.
Day 4: Pemayangtse (2,085m)
The Morning Visit the Pemayangtse Monastery. This is a premier monastery of Sikkim built in the 17th century. afternoon A short walk to Sangobhholing Monastery (02 km/45 mis) located on a hillock above the hotel. On a clear day the view of the mountain range is breathtaking . O/N at hotel.
Day 05: Pemayangtse to Gantok (1,600mts/117 km 5 hrs)
After Beakfast transfer from Pemayangtse to Gantok (1,600mts/117 km 5 hrs) In the morning drive through semi tropical forests, cardamom plantation and small villages to Gangtok, once the capital of the kingdom of Sikkm,after noon relaxing O/N at hotel.
Day 06: Gangtok
Go for a day sightseeing covering Directorate of Handicraft & Handloom, Enchey Monastery, Research Institute of Tibetology, Chorten and Orchid Sanctuary and world famous Rumtek Monastery. Overnight hotel
Day 07: Gangtok
Today you will take an excursion trip to Tshangu Lake (departure in the morning)- situated at a height of 3,780 m. with an average depth of 50 ft. The cool water of the lake is perfectly attuned with the scenic beauty around. A small temple is constructed on the lakeside and beautiful flowers & Alpine vegetation grow around the lake
Day 08: Gangtok - Kalimpong
After breakfast transfer from Gangtok to Kalimpong on the (Optional White River Rafting at Testa (2hrs 7Kms) continue drive to Kalimpong check in hotel then Go for a sightseeing of Dello hills, Dr. Graham_s Home, Jang-Dong-Palriffo Brang, and Durbin Dara Hills. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 09: Kalimpong – Depature
Early morning, drive to your destination either Bhudrapur Airport Bagdogra Airport/ NJP Station Trips ends!
Inclusion
Airport pick up & drop including all necessary transportation, need and clean good category hotels Accommodation with Bed & Breakfast (CP Basis), City tour guide.
Exclusion
Visa fees, Expenses of personal nature such as laundry, telephone, alcohol, bottle drinks and personal insurance however covers immediate medical facilities, extra expenses due to unforeseen circumstances such as landslide/strike/accidents/natural calamities, Ropeway, Airfare Ticket, Lunch and dinner, Himalayan toy train ride in Darjeeling, tips etc.
Clothing and Equipments List
» Pack to pack out - bring enough waterproof bags to carry all non-biodegradable rubbish back down the mountain.
» Remove all unnecessary packaging before leaving home.
» Bring enough warm dry clothes so that you can wrap up rather than burn firewood in the evenings.
» If you are going to trek higher than 5000m or you know it will be cold, buy an aluminum water bottle which can also be used as a hot water bottle at night.
» The easiest way to keep hydrated while trekking is to buy a 1 x liter platypus-drinking bladder to carry in your day pack.
» Make sure to buy proper trekking socks. Don’t buy synthetic socks as these promote sweating and can give you blisters. Always carry a few blister pads in your first aid kit and keep them handy in your day pack.
» Walking poles are very useful while trekking and helpful when descending.
» Please remember that waste disposal and recycling facilitates are limited in Nepal. When buying batteries make sure they are rechargeable and/or high quality so they last longer, and take them home to recycle.
More Lists
There is no definitive list. What you bring will vary according to the area, time of year and the length of your trek. Below is a suggested check list which you should adapt to your own needs. Ask yourself: Will there be snow/how long /high is the trek/are we camping?
» Good quality trekking boots with ankle support
» Lightweight shell/raincoat with hood
» Detachable fleece liner or separate fleece
» Fleece trousers
» Shorts and / or convertibles trousers- quick drying
» Sunglasses
» Sun hat and warm hat(good quality)
» Gloves
» Spare T-shirt x 3
» Sweat towel x 2
» Spare socks x 3 ( walking sock and thin inner sock)
» Small day sack
» Sun cream
» Small water bottle aluminum doubles as a hot water bottle.
» Iodine or water purifying kit,
» Soluble vitamin tablets to taste water or powder fruit drink
» Talcum powder
» Walking sticks or Trekking poles(good quality)
» Camp shoes/trainers/flip flops to wear in evening.
» Spare underwear 3
» Toilet kit
» Tissues
» Pen knife
» Bum bag
» Head torch(good quality)
» Biodegradable washing liquid / soap
» FILM
» CAMERA
» Ear plugs
» Sleeping bag liner(good quality)
» Sleeping bag(good quality-30)
» Bin bag/ gasbag to keep kit dry
» Small towel
» Lip balm
» Available in KTM
Personal First Aid (Aids Kit)
» Antiseptic
» Bandages
» Blister plasters
» Decongestant
» AMS medication like Diamox
» Eye drops – it can get very dusty on trails
» Paracetamol and/or ibuprofen
» Rehydration sachets, Imodium and antibiotics for traveler’s diarrhea
» Scissors
» Sterile dressing
» Sticking plasters and tape
» Throat lozenges / sweets
» Tweezers
» A sewing needle etc.
This trekking equipment list has been prepared by Adventure Zambuling Treks (P) Ltd.
