Fixed Departure Group Tour
Women's Special
Women's Special Sikkim Darjeeling Gangtok Pelling
9 Days/ 8 Nights
3 Cities
West Bengal & Sikkim
Tour Includes
Hotels
3 Star Deluxe AC Hotel Rooms on Twin Sharing Basis
Meals
Pure Vegetarian Indian meals for Breakfast , Lunch & Dinner.
Transport
All Transfers mainly by 2 X 2 AC Coach & Cars wherever necessary
Sightseeing
Permits/ entrance fees of all sightseeing places
Flight Tickets
To and Fro economy class air ticket (Direct Domestic Flights)
Departure Dates
Friday 17 January, 2025
Friday 14 February, 2025
Friday 14 March, 2025
Thursday 17 April, 2025
Thursday 15 May, 2025
Saturday 14 June, 2025
Arrival / Departure
Tour Starts From:
Bagdogra Airport at 7:00 AM for April onward tours
Tour Ends at:
Bagdogra Airport at 11:30 AM for April onward tours
Tour Price
₹
75,000/-
+5% GST
Per Person
(Including Flight Tickets)
₹
65,000/-
+5% GST
Per Person
(Without Flight Tickets)
Air / Train Tickets Confirmation Depends upon Availability at the time of booking
Day 01
Bagdogra - Darjeeling (2 Nights)
Tour guests will arrive at Bagdogra Airport as per their scheduled flight. Upon arrival they will meet Bharatatva tour manager at the airport and proceed to Darjeeling - a scenic hill town known for its lush tea gardens, breathtaking mountain vistas, and cool climate.
Joining and Leaving (J&L) tour guests will join the group on their own. The transfer charges to reach the designated place or hotel will be borne by the (J&L) guests.
In the evening, we enjoy a short Meet & Greet session.
Dress Colour for today: Yellow
Today’s Highlights :
Night Stay in Darjeeling
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Tea/Coffee en-route to Darjeeling
Day 02
Darjeeling
Today early morning we visit Tiger Hill to enjoy a mesmerizing sunrise on the Kanchenjunga Ranges. Followed by a visit to Batasia Loop, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI), Zoological Park, Himalayan Tibet Museum and Tenzing Rock. Later we visit the Tea Estate where we get to click photos in the tea garden as well as taste local Darjeeling Tea. In the evening, we enjoy some free time for shopping.
Today’s Highlights :
Tiger Hill, Batasia Loop, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Tea Estate
Night Stay in Darjeeling
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Tea/Coffee at Tiger hill, Ice cream at Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI), Tea during Tea Estate Visit, Jhalmuri at Mall Road
Day 03
Darjeeling - Pelling (2 Nights)
Today we proceed to to Pelling - a beautiful town in Sikkim with breathtaking views of the Himalayas. Upon arrival we have free time to relax and explore the surroundings.
Today’s Highlights :
Night Stay in Pelling
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
/Coffee and Dry Snack en-route Pelling
Day 04
Pelling
Today we explore the city of Pelling. We visit Glass Skywalk and Chenrezig statue. We enjoy a walk in Darap Village - home to Limboo Community to witness their culture and lifestyle. Later we visit Khecheopalri Lake and Pemayangtse Monastery.
Dress Colour for today: Denim
Today’s Highlights :
Glass Skywalk, Chenrezig statue, Darap Village, Khecheopalri Lake, Pemayangtse Monastery
Night Stay in Pelling
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Tea / Coffee with Croissant / Danish pastry at Pelling, Tea / Coffee & Instant noodles in the evening
Day 05
Pelling - Namchi - Gangtok (3 Nights)
Today we proceed to Namchi to visit the Chardham Temple - also known as Siddheshwar Dham where we can witness one of the tallest statue of Lord Shiva and Samdruptse Monastery to view the statue of Guru Padmasambhava which has a height of 135ft. Later we proceed to Gangtok - a city situated amidst natural beauty.
Today’s Highlights :
Namchi-Chardham Temple, Samdruptse Monastery
Night Stay in Gangtok
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Tea / Coffee and Dry Snack at Namchi, Tea / Coffee in the evening
Day 06
Gangtok
Today we explore Gangtok city, we visit Ranka Monastery, Banjhakri waterfall, we enjoy a Rope Way Ride which gives us a splendid view of Gangtok city, Namgyal Institute of Tibetology and Dordul Chorten Stupa. Later we visit the Flower exhibition centre, Hanuman Tok, Ganesh Tok and Tashi View Point to capture amazing views of Himalayan ranges. In the evening we enjoy the local folk dance.
Dress Colour for today: Pink
Today’s Highlights :
Ranka Monastery, Banjhakri Waterfall, Namgyal Institute of Tibetology, Dordul Chorten Stupa, Flower exhibition centre, Hanuman Tok, Ganesh Tok, Tashi View Point
Night Stay in Gangtok
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Momos and Tea / Coffee at Banjhakri waterfall, Tea/Coffee and Dry Snack at Ganesh Tok
Day 07
Gangtok - Tsomgo Lake - Gangtok
Today we visit Baba Harbhajan Singh Mandir - a holy shrine honouring Indian army soldier, folk hero and saint Baba Harbhajan Singh. Later we visit Tsomgo Lake - a high altitude scenic lake considered to be sacred by the Sikkimese. In the evening, we have some free time to explore the nightlife and casinos of Gangtok on our own.
Dress Colour for today: White
Note: Tsomgo Lake is situated at a high altitude, which may pose challenges for guests with certain health conditions. If you have pre-existing health issues, we strongly recommend consulting with your doctor before planning your visit to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.
Note: Foreigners and NRI's are restricted to visit Baba Harbhajan Singh Mandir as per Government regulations.
Today’s Highlights :
Baba Harbhajan Singh Mandir, Tsomgo Lake
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Tea / Coffee in the Morning, Tibetan Momos at Tsomgo Lake and Tea/coffee in the evening
Day 08
Gangtok - Tista River Rafting - Darjeeling (1 Night)
Today we proceed to Darjeeling. En route we visit Tista River for a thrilling experience of white water rafting. On arrival we have some free time for exploring the surroundings.
Queens, get ready for more fun today! Dress up in your best attire and flaunt your style. Fulfil your long time wish of walking the ramp. You never know, the crown may be yours! But wait. Celebration doesn�t end here, a delicious dinner accompanied with a glass of Mocktail/Soft Drink will be waiting for you ahead. Also don�t miss the golden opportunity to dance on trending Bollywood songs post dinner.
Dress colour for today: Party wear of your choice.
Today’s Highlights :
Tista River Rafting
Night Stay in Darjeeling
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Tea/coffee and Dry Snack en-route and Lychee juice after Rafting
Day 09
Darjeeling - Bagdogra - Departure to Hometown
It�s time now to say goodbye, Phir Milenge!
Let�s stay in touch with each other through email, phone, WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, etc. and meet again on yet another memorable Bharatatva tour. See you all!
Tour guests will proceed to the airport as per their scheduled group flight departure time and start their journey back home.
Joining and Leaving (J&L) tour guests will leave the group after the scheduled program. The transfer charges to reach their respective airport/cruise/rail/bus terminal will be borne by the (J&L) guests.
Tour concludes.
Please note:
Airline:
On group tours, we generally fly with the airlines that are group-friendly.
Group tours are based on economy class, if you wish to travel by Premium Economy / Business Class / First Class, we can arrange the same at an additional cost subject to availability.
During your air travel, refreshments and meals are provided as per the airline policy. However, we recommend you to carry dry snacks of your choice for the flight journey.
Transport:
For transfers and sightseeing we use small cars / Tempo Travellers / Mini or big coaches depending on the respective tour group size.
The seating arrangement in the coach is based on booking priority. Seat numbers 1 & 2 are reserved for Tour Managers and Tour Guides. Seat numbers 3 & 4 are reserved as Prime Seats which can be availed by paying an additional cost.
In case of small cars there will be 4-6 guests in one car as per the capacity and guests occupy the seats on rotation basis.
If you wish to utilise the vehicle solely for yourself or your family or you would like to upgrade the vehicle, we can arrange the same at an additional cost subject to availability.
Sightseeing attractions:
Given the current dynamic situation, some monuments or sightseeing places may be closed temporarily without any prior notice. Sometimes due to rush or changes in the reservation system, entrance to the sightseeing attractions may be unavailable; in such cases, every attempt will be made to visit an alternate sightseeing place if possible or refund of the entry fee will be given.
Hotels:
The hotels on tour are comfortable and have been appreciated by Bharatatva�s guests in the past. Kindly check your respective hotels before booking your tour.
Room Sharing:
Sometimes, two single unfamiliar travellers (gender - alike) share a room, should read the instruction paper along with the terms & conditions and abide by the same.
Meals:
On tour, we provide all meals, from day one to the last day, as mentioned in the itinerary.
In case of early arrival or late departure due flight timings, guests will be provided an additional meal/s without any extra cost.
In case of connecting flights, if the transit time exceeds beyond three hours, guests will be provided with a meal/meal coupon.
Generally, meals are provided in the restaurants. On certain occasions, packed meals will be provided for the ease of itinerary operation/sightseeing.
Breakfasts are generally Indian or Continental whereas, lunches and dinners are in the form of set menu and are Indian OR Indian along with a regional dish OR regional cuisine OR popular street food.
At religious places due to restrictions, only vegetarian food will be served. At all other places, meals are a combination of Vegetarian or Non Vegetarian food items.
Today’s Highlights :
Breakfast
Tea/Coffee Soft Drink en route to Bagdogara
Tour Inclusions
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To and Fro economy class air ticket (Direct Domestic Flights) with current airport taxes
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Baggage Allowance as per the airline policy
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Travel by comfortable A/C or non A/C small cars or Tempo Travellers or Mini Buses or big buses depending on the respective tour group size
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Accommodation in comfortable hotels on twin/triple/Single sharing basis
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All Meals – Morning tea/coffee, breakfast, lunch, evening tea/coffee with cookies/snacks, dinner and Water Bottle (1 Litre) per person per day
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Guide & driver tips, hotel & restaurants tips
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Permits/ entrance fees of all sightseeing places which is to be visited from inside
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Accompanied local guide/s services wherever require
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Bharatatva Tour Manager Services from Day 01 Meeting point till the dropping point on last day
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Travel Insurance for guests up to 70 years of age
Tour Exclusions
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Government of India Goods & Services Tax (GST) of 5%
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Any increase in airfare, airport tax, fuel surcharge etc.
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Any new tax/es levied by the central or state government
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Cost of Insurance
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Any upgradation in airline class, vehicle, hotel or hotel room category
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Cost of Pre/Post tour hotel accommodation
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Any extra expense incurred due to any forced majeure situation before the tour departure or during the tour, such as change in airline schedule, route or operation, changing the tour date, change in hotel etc.
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Personal expense like porterage, laundry, telephone, shopping, alcoholic beverages, extra mineral water or food which is not a part of group’s set meal menu
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Any extra cost incurred due to illness, accident, hospitalization or any personal emergency
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Cost of any optional activity or service
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Anything specifically not mentioned in the ‘tour price includes’ column
Need To Know
Weather
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For detailed Information about weather kindly visit www.accuweather.com
Transport
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A/C Vehicle Type - depends upon group size.
Documents Required for Travel
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ADULT: Voters ID / Passport / Aadhar Card / Driving Licence
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CHILD : Passport / Aadhar Card / School ID
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INFANT: Aadhar Card/ Birth certificate
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ID card, ID card type and ID card number is mandatory at time of booking, kindly carry the same ID card on tour.
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For NRI and Foreign National Guests alongwith Passport, Valid Indian Visa/ OCI Card/ PIO Card is mandatory.
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Carry one passport size photo.
Remarks
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All meals are provided by Bharatatva in case the flight reaches the stipulated destination early morning or leaves destination late in the evening.
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The tour price varies for NRI’s or foreign nationals, for more details kindly contact your travel advisor
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NRIs and Foreign nationals please ensure proper identity is conveyed to booking executive at the time of booking and all details along with passport copies are handed over to the booking executive.
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Standard Check-in and check-out time of hotels in India is generally 1.30 PM and 10 AM respectively.
Advanced Preparation
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As everyone is becoming a frequent traveller now, we suggest that you make your own travel accessories kit to ensure a stress free holiday.
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Always make sure to carry less and light luggage, use a four wheel small or medium suitcase and please make sure that you are carrying only one suitcase per person. This will ensure that you will travel smartly and without any inconveniences.
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It is also recommended that you have one cross shoulder bag or haversack for your handy needs which will ensure that you are comfortable at the time of sightseeing and also easy for photography during your tour.
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A smart cap/hat and sunglasses are definitely something that you should have in your kit.
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Though Bharatatva provides all three meals, that is breakfast, lunch, dinner and Bharatatva treats as per the itinerary, you can carry dry snacks of your choice in small sealed packets for munching during air travel or road journeys.
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If you are travelling during the monsoon or to destinations where it is rainy, please carry a small umbrella or poncho.
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For international tours, please carry a universal adapter for charging your cameras and mobile phones.
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Ensure that your clothing and footwear is suitable for the destination you are travelling to.
Payments & Cancellation Terms
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Guests will be needed to pay an advance booking amount of Rs.10,000/- per person to raise invoice and Air/ Train Ticket Blocking/Booking.
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Anu Discount/ offer Coupon Codes are to be informed before Raising the invoice.
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40% Advance at the Time of booking after receiving Invoice and rest 15 Days prior to tour start date.
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Any Air/ Train Bookings to be made should be paid 100% in advance
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In case of offers applied with more than 40% Discount then 100% in Advance.
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0% Cancellation for any land package bookings 45 Days before departure.
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30% Cancellation for any land package bookings 15 Days before departure.
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100% Cancellation for any land package bookings 7 Days before departure.
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Cancellation of Air/ Train Tickets subject to cancellation policy of respective train/ flight operator.
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Guest can pay by Cash /Online Transfer/ Cheque/ Demand Draft / Debit card / credit card.
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For Debit / Credit Card payments 1.8% additional convenience charge will be applicable
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All Payments to be made via Official Payment link or Bank details provided on Invoice.
Important Notes
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Please confirm current Tour price, availability & Offers before booking the tour.
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At the time of booking Invoice and Detailed Itinerary will be shared along with Inclusions and Exclusions.
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All Flight/Train Tickets with confirmations will be shared 15 Days before departure.
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Hotel Vouchers and Accommodation details will be shared 15 Days before Tour Start Date after Complete Payment.
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Tour Manager Contact Details will be shared 7 Days Before Tour start Date.
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Tour Manager will arrange a Video Call/ Meet 5 Days before Tour start date.
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For any Customizations or additional requests are to be made at the time of booking. Bharatatva will try its best to accommodate your requests.