Package Code: HS601
Duration: 8 days
Tariff: Customised as per budget
Package Brief: 1-night Mirik, 2 nights Lepchajagat, 2 nights Kalimpong and 2 nights Lolegaon.
This is an offbeat honeymoon package from HUMRO TOURS. The tour takes you close to Darjeeling yet allows you the seclusion you would love to have during your honeymoon.
This is a honeymoon tour for couples who want seclusion, and privacy and do not want to jostle with other tourists in common destinations. If you want a completely relaxed tour for you and your partner, you would love it. But if you are interested to have lots of activities, this package may bore you a bit. We have more package options for honeymooners who want to visit Sikkim or have a honeymoon with more activity. click here for more honeymoon packages
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: NJP/ Bagdogra to Mirik Via Sukna-Garidhura.
Our representative cordially receives you on arrival (NJP R St. / Bagdogra IXB) and helps you board the awaiting car.
You proceed to Mirik – a small serene tourist retreat in the Himalayas nestled among the verdant forests of pine and Japanese cedar. The beautiful drive passes along the rolling hill slopes covered with lush green tea gardens and gives a magnificent vista of the lower Himalayan landscape. The small town of Mirik is famous for its beautiful lake surrounded by forested hills, orange orchards and cardamom plantations.
We assist you to check in at the hotel. Get refreshed and have a free leisurely evening. We recommend a relaxed evening and take a short silent walk through the misty pine forests and listen to the nature that surrounds you. Overnight - Mirik
Day 2: Mirik sightseeing and Lepcha Jagat transfer Via Sukhia
Today after breakfast you visit the famous Samendu Lake. Surrounded by forested hills on all sides with the backdrop of Mt Kanchenjunga the lake is an attractive recreation centre for tourists. Boating on the lake is a nice romantic experience for honeymooners. You can also enjoy a horse ride or feed the fish in the lake. Walk to the Kawlay Dara viewpoint to get a sweeping view of the plains and snow ranges. The place also offers a fascinating view of sunset and sunrise. Also visit Tamang Buddhist monastery and Tibetan Buddhist Monastery, two very popular monasteries in Mirik. Return to hotel, pack up and leave for Lepchajagat.
The journey runs along the ridge bordering the neighbouring country Nepal and passes through some of the most beautifully located tea gardens in the rolling hill slopes and misty pine forests. You may take a visit to Pashupati Market in Nepal on the way.
Lepchajagat is a small Lepcha village close to Ghoom. The only tourist accommodation at Lepchajagat is a Forest Department bungalow. The bungalow is located in a secluded area with excellent views of Darjeeling town and the Kanchenjunga mountain range from the bungalow rooms. Get refreshed and have a free leisurely evening. Overnight: Leptcha Jagat.
Day 3: Chirping birds rather than an alarm clock will wake you up today. Open your eyes to watch the first glimpse of the massive Kanchenjunga massif. Take your breakfast after returning from a relaxed stroll around the bungalow on the empty roads. Holding your love's hand on a misty day as you walk along the pine ridge, if you find bliss here, remember we told you first.
Of course, there is more in store for you during the day.......... if you want to move out of your bungalow room. Take a short visit to Jorpokhri Salamander Project at Sukhia Pokhri. The salamander is one of the rarest Himalayan reptiles in the region. Have a rare glimpse of the animal in its natural habitat. Back to the forest bungalow. After lunch during the afternoon, visit Darjeeling town. You can take a walk to Darjeeling Mall, visit the local market and enjoy the `Queen of Hills`. Return to your bungalow in the evening. Overnight Halt: Leptcha Jagat.
Day 4: Early morning visit to Tiger Hill at 8442ft above sea level to experience the unforgettable sight of Sunrise over the Kanchenjungha. Visit Ghoom Monastery – one of the oldest Monasteries in Darjeeling - and also Batasia Loop – the picturesque garden and War Memorial with the backdrop of snow ranges. Car service from 4.00 AM to 7.30 AM. Return to Lepcha Jagat for breakfast.
After breakfast start for Kalimpong. The way to Kalimpong via Peshok road offers a beautiful view of the Tista river, Sikkim and Bengal hills. At Malli, about 11 km before Kalimpong, we may arrange rafting for just the two of you, if you are inclined towards adventure. This is a half an hour ride that is safe for anyone with reasonably fit physic. Another half an hours journey from Malli will take you to Kalimpong. Check into the pre-booked hotel. Spend a free evening at leisure. Overnight at Kalimpong.
Day 5: You will spend the day moving around Kalimpong town today. Kalimpong - a little town and sub-divisional head quarter in the lower Himalayas, is famous for its mild climate, scenic landscape dotted with old colonial buildings, magnificent view of Kanchenjunga and rare orchids. Visit the famous Delo Viewpoint at 5500ft (1650M), the highest point of Kalimpong town having a very picturesque view of the high snow mountains and the Tista river valley. On the way back we take you to the historical Dr Graham's Homes, the house of Dr J A Graham, one of the earliest Scottish Missionaries, who established an orphanage and a farmhouse in 1900. The Chapel at the house is a glorious example of old European Architecture. Back to Hotel and after a short tea break walks down to the Kalimpong Bazaar – a popular place for shopping for traditional handicraft items like hand-woven woollen garments, wooden masks, Tibetan paintings and many other attractive souvenirs.
In the afternoon you may visit the Zang Dhok Palri Phodang Monastery, the largest and most beautiful Monastery in Kalimpong established in 1976 by His Holiness Dalai Lama. The monastery belongs to the Yellow Hat Sect of Buddhism. Also, visit Durpin Dara View Point close to the monastery. Situated at a height of 4500ft (1380M) the place commands a beautiful panoramic view of Kanchenjunga peak and other prominent peaks of the Himalayas along with the River valleys flowing below through hills and forests. Now we take you to Rishi Bankim Chandra Park, a small park full of flowers and birds. A perfect place for relaxing. Also, visit Orchid Nurseries downtown to have a glimpse and purchase rare orchids. Overnight at Kalimpong
Day 6: Today you Drive to Lolegaon. On the way visit Lava, a small misty village on a hilltop overviewing the Dooars plains. Visit Lava Monastery and Nature Interpretation Center. View the magnum of Kanchenjunga, coniferous hill slopes, deep gorges and valleys.
Drive on to Lolegaon (24Kms from Lava). Check in at the Hotel or Forest Rest House. Spend a leisurely evening. Overnight Halt: Lolegaon.
Day 7: Early morning drive to Jhandidara (3Kms) for Sunrise. Situated at the dense forest-covered hilltop, Jhandidara offers a panoramic view of the region and is one of the best places to view sunrise over the snow ridges. Return back to the hotel for breakfast.
Lolegaon is a small village which had only 25/30 houses even a decade back. With the advent of tourism, the population has increased. But the village still offers some of the charms of a tranquil mystic village on the hill. You spend the day at a placid pace. You may take a short walk to visit the heritage forests. The forest is full of huge mossy Oaks and Cypress. There is a tree walk on offer in the forest. You may also go for a small hike to the nearby villages like Pemling to watch the local village culture. Overnight Halt: Lolegaon.
Day 8: Pack up and back to Siliguri (105 Kms) via Gorubathan - a memorable journey through the lash green tea gardens and forests. Lunch on the way. Farewell at NJP station. Tour ends.
Our standard honeymoon package includes
• Accommodation in all the hotels on a couple-sharing basis.
• Breakfast, Lunch, evening tea and Dinner on all days.
• All prevailing taxes like Service Tax and Luxury tax in all hotels wherever applicable.
• Inter state road tax, toll tax, driver’s allowance, parking etc.
THE PACKAGE DOES NOT INCLUDE
Expenditure incurred on tips, telephone, beverages, travel insurance, laundry, other expenses of personal nature, and any other expense not mentioned in 'cost includes' above. Any lunch, dinner, snacks, mineral water etc. unless mentioned in the itinerary.
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