Kalimpong Itinerary for 02 Nights 03 Days - Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) – Kalimpong (02 Nights) - Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP)
Day - 01 - Arrival at Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) and Transfer to Kalimpong - Guest will be received by our official at Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) - He will assist you for the forwarding journey to Kalimpong - It is approximately 95 kilometres and 2 ½ - 3 hours drive by road - The road is picturesque and runs along the River Teesta - Kalimpong is quieter destination - Situated on the foothills of the Himalayas at an elevation of 1243 meters / 4078 feet - It is a Hill Station buzzing with fun, frolic and offers spectacular views - Check in at hotel - One is free in the evening to stroll around in the local market for relics and handicrafts or visit any nursery - Over night stay at Kalimpong
Day - 02 - Kalimpong Local Sightseeing – Early morning breakfast and start the day for sightseeing - Kalimpong weather is milder and pleasant for most part of the year - Kalimpong offers monasteries, temples, tourist complexes, heritage buildings, parks, flower nurseries, heritage schools, charitable institutes - Start with Zang Dhok Palri or Durpin Monastery – Army Golf Course - Nursery - Deollo - Hanuman Tok - Dr Grahams Home (school with high standard of education) etc - One can spend 02 - 03 hours in Kalimpong and enjoy the lunch at any of the restaurant like Orchid, etc and back to hotel – Heritage buildings are Gouripur House and Morgan House, etc - Evening free to stroll around Kalimpong bazaar for shopping of handicrafts and relics - Over night stay at Kalimpong
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Day - 02 - Lava & Lolaygaon Excursion - Lava is roughly 32 kilometres from Kalimpong - Lava and Loleygaon are two quaint mountain hamlets and surrounded by Neora Valley National Park - Altitude of Lava is 7700 feet while Loleygaon (Kaffer) is at 5500 feet - They are 22 kilometres apart - Of late Lolaygaon roads are bad hence the excursion is limited to Lava only - Birds like Blue Robins, Fulvetta, Finch, Wren Babblers can be spotted - Lava Monastery (the original name is Lava Jamgyong Kongtrul Monastery) ambience with typical Tibetan architecture is serene and wonderful - Nature Interpretation Center of Neora Valley National Park can also be visited - Back to Kalimpong – Evening free to stroll around Kalimpong bazaar for shopping of handicrafts and relics - Over night stay at Hotel in Kalimpong
Day - 03 - Departure from Kalimpong to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) - Drive to Siliguri, on the way to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) - Morning breakfast - After breakfast transfer to It’s a drive of 90 kilometres, 2 ½ - 3 hours - The drive will be along the River Teesta after 10 kilometres drive from Hotel - The way has pleasant climate and scenic beauty – Halt at Sevoke Coronation bridge for photography and a refresment break before entering the town of Siliguri near Sevoke railway crossing – Drive to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) /Siliguri - Guest are advised to start early and not to rush - Forwarding Journey