If you want to go on a holiday close to nature and away from the crowd, then Northeast India (IRCTC tour package) is a great choice. This place has blue mountains, green valleys, and flowing rivers. It is like heaven for tourists (Himalayan budget travel). The first sunlight of India falls here, which makes every morning beautiful.
Coming here is not only for rest but also for adventure. You can see wild animals, hear waterfalls, and enjoy snow-covered mountains. Everything is here in this land of beauty.
IRCTC Eastern Himalayan Package
IRCTC has made a package called Eastern Himalayan, which has both train and road travel. The package starts from Howrah every Saturday and returns on Thursday. This trip is for 6 days and 5 nights. In this package, you will visit Gangtok and Darjeeling.
The journey will start by train from Howrah to New Jalpaiguri, then continue by road. Stay is arranged in good hotels in Gangtok and Darjeeling. Breakfast and dinner are included, along with train meals. In this tour, you will see Tsomgo Lake, Baba Mandir, Tiger Hill, monasteries, tea gardens, and other sightseeing places.
The package has two types – Comfort and Deluxe. The price starts from ₹29,785 and goes up to ₹46,745 per person. There are separate rates for children. Extra activities like ropeway and horse riding are not included. In case of natural problems like strikes or road blockages, passengers will have to pay extra. Cancellation rules are also simple – the later you cancel, the more money will be cut.
Gangtok and Darjeeling Highlights
Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim, looks like a postcard. Snow peaks, green views, and old monasteries bring many tourists here. You can see Tsomgo Lake, Baba Harbhajan Singh Memorial, Enche Monastery, and Kanchenjunga views.
Darjeeling is famous for tea gardens and hills covered with clouds. It is also called the Queen of Hills. Watching the sunrise from Tiger Hill is a very special moment. Other places like Gum Monastery, Batasia Loop, Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park, and the Japanese Temple are also must-visit.