Darjeeling & Sikkim
Sandakphu by Land Rover
4 Nights / 5 Days
Bagdogra - Manebhanjan - Tumling - Sandakphu
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Package ID 0582
Rinchenpong and Kaluk
- Standard / 3-star equivalent stay
- Breakfast
- Customizable itinerary
Four days in quiet west Sikkim: Rinchenpong's monastery and Poison Lake, the Lepcha heritage of Kaluk and the views of Kanchenjunga.
Package pricePrice on requestQuoted for your dates & group
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Quick facts
In short: Rinchenpong and Kaluk is a 3-night, 4-day tour that also covers Bagdogra and Poison Lake. It starts in Bagdogra and ends in Bagdogra. It includes daily breakfast. The itinerary can be customised.
- Package ID
- 0582
- Duration
- 3 Nights / 4 Days
- Places
- Bagdogra, Rinchenpong, Kaluk, Poison Lake
- Starts
- Bagdogra
- Ends
- Bagdogra
- Stay
- Stay in standard/3-star equivalent accommodation as per the selected package plan
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Best time
- March to May and October to December are the best times to visit Darjeeling and Sikkim.
- Customizable
- Yes
Day-wise itinerary
- Package ID
- 0582
- Tour
- Rinchenpong and Kaluk
- Duration
- 3 Nights / 4 Days
- Destination
- Darjeeling & Sikkim
- Price
- Price on request
This is a suggested day-by-day plan. Timings, the order of sightseeing and hotels are confirmed with your quote.
Protected-area permits (Nathu La, Dzongu and others) are applied for with your ID and paid as per the rules; some areas are closed to foreign nationals. Roads close at times for landslides. Local taxis, permits and entry fees are paid locally.
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Day 1 — Bagdogra to Rinchenpong
Arrive at Bagdogra airport or New Jalpaiguri station, where our representative meets you, and drive to Rinchenpong in west Sikkim (about 130 km). Evening view of the Kanchenjunga range from the village. Overnight stay in Rinchenpong.
Overnight: Rinchenpong
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Day 2 — Rinchenpong monastery and the Poison Lake
Visit the Rinchenpong monastery with its rare Ati Buddha, the Poison Lake (Rinchenpong Pokhari), where a battle with the British is remembered, and the Lepcha heritage house at Kaluk. Overnight stay in Rinchenpong.
Overnight: Rinchenpong
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Day 3 — Kaluk and Hee Bermiok
Walk through the cardamom forests to Kaluk and drive to Hee Bermiok for its views and the Sanghak Choeling ridge, watching for birds in the oak forest. Overnight stay in Kaluk.
Overnight: Kaluk
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Day 4 — Kaluk to Bagdogra
After breakfast and a last look at the snows, drive back to Bagdogra (about 135 km) for your onward journey. The tour ends here.
Route: Rinchenpong → Kaluk
View route on Google MapsInclusions & exclusions
Included (standard)
- Standard/3-star equivalent accommodation as per package plan. Room category subject to package/quotation.
- Breakfast as per package plan. Other meals only where specifically included.
- Transfers and sightseeing as specified in the itinerary.
- Travel coordination/assistance during the tour.
- Applicable taxes where included in the package/quotation.
Not included (standard)
- Airfare/train fare unless specifically included.
- Personal expenses.
- Meals not specifically mentioned.
- Monument/attraction entry fees unless specifically included.
- Optional activities.
- Camera/video charges where applicable.
- Travel insurance.
- Visa/permit charges where applicable.
- Tips/gratuities.
- Anything not specifically mentioned under inclusions.
- Expenses caused by delays, weather or circumstances beyond reasonable operational control where applicable.
Standard package cost excludes airfare, train fare and bus fare unless specifically mentioned in the package inclusions. Local transfers and sightseeing listed above are included.
Important information & booking terms
- To book and confirm your tour, pay 35% of the total package cost as an advance; the balance is due before departure.
- Air and train tickets need full payment.
- Mode of payment: net banking, IMPS, NEFT, cheque, UPI (Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm) or QR code. Cash is not accepted.
- Check-in and check-out as per hotel policy.
- A booking voucher is issued once payment is received.
- Extra adult 35% and extra child 25% of the package cost (children below 5 complimentary).
- If a listed hotel is unavailable, accommodation is arranged in a hotel of similar standard.
- Transport is provided as per the itinerary and is not at disposal; sightseeing depends on the time available.
- Cancellation 30 days or more before departure: non-refundable deposit (25% of the total package).
- Between 29 and 20 days before departure: non-refundable deposit + 25% of the holiday cost.
- Between 19 and 14 days before departure: non-refundable deposit + 50% of the holiday cost.
- Between 13 and 8 days before departure: non-refundable deposit + 75% of the holiday cost.
- Within 7 days of departure: 100% of the holiday cost.
- Any refund due is paid after Holiday Guru Travel receives the refund from the service providers; processing charges are deducted.
Where you stay
| Nights | Place | Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Nights 1–2 | Rinchenpong | Standard / 3-star equivalent |
| Night 3 | Kaluk | Standard / 3-star equivalent |
Hotel names are confirmed with your booking. If a listed hotel is unavailable, a hotel of similar standard is arranged. Ask us to upgrade any night.
Price
Package price
Price on request
We quote this package for your dates, travellers and hotel choice. No current rate is published for this tour.
Standard package cost excludes airfare, train fare and bus fare unless specifically mentioned in the package inclusions.
How this package is priced
- Extra adult 35% and extra child 25% of the package cost (children below 5 complimentary).
- To book and confirm your tour, pay 35% of the total package cost as an advance; the balance is due before departure.
- Mode of payment: net banking, IMPS, NEFT, cheque, UPI (Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm) or QR code. Cash is not accepted.
Want this trip your way?
Change hotels, add nights or sightseeing, or combine it with another destination.
Questions about this package
What is included in the Rinchenpong and Kaluk?
For this 3-night tour of Rinchenpong and Kaluk:
- Standard/3-star equivalent accommodation as per package plan. Room category subject to package/quotation.
- Breakfast as per package plan. Other meals only where specifically included.
- Transfers and sightseeing as specified in the itinerary.
- Travel coordination/assistance during the tour.
- Applicable taxes where included in the package/quotation.
Which places does the Rinchenpong and Kaluk cover?
The route is Rinchenpong → Kaluk. Overnight stays: 2 nights in Rinchenpong and 1 night in Kaluk.
How long is the Rinchenpong and Kaluk, and where does it start and end?
3 nights and 4 days (3 Nights / 4 Days). It starts in Bagdogra (Day 1: Bagdogra to Rinchenpong) and ends in Bagdogra (Day 4: Kaluk to Bagdogra).
Are flights or train tickets included in the Rinchenpong and Kaluk?
No. The Rinchenpong and Kaluk starts in Bagdogra and ends in Bagdogra, so plan your arrival and return tickets for those points. The standard package cost excludes airfare, train fare and bus fare. We can quote tickets separately. This package’s exclusions say: “Airfare/train fare unless specifically included.”
Which hotels are used on the Rinchenpong and Kaluk?
On this tour you stay in standard/3-star equivalent accommodation as per the selected package plan in Rinchenpong and Kaluk. This applies to all 3 nights of the tour. Hotel names are confirmed with your booking. If a listed hotel is unavailable, a hotel of similar standard is arranged.
Which meals are included on the Rinchenpong and Kaluk?
Breakfast, as per the package plan: breakfast at your hotel in Rinchenpong and Kaluk each morning after an overnight stay, so 3 breakfasts (Day 2 to Day 4). Other meals are included only where specifically stated; lunch and dinner are otherwise at your own cost.
How do I book this package?
To book and confirm your tour, pay 35% of the total package cost as an advance; the balance is due before departure. A booking voucher is issued once payment is received.
How are extra adults and children charged?
Extra adult 35% and extra child 25% of the package cost (children below 5 complimentary).
Can the Rinchenpong and Kaluk itinerary be customized?
Yes. You can extend this 3-night trip, change hotels, add nights in Rinchenpong and Kaluk, add sightseeing, or combine it with another Darjeeling & Sikkim trip. Tell us in the enquiry form or on WhatsApp.
Planning your Darjeeling & Sikkim trip
Best time: March to May and October to December are the best times to visit Darjeeling and Sikkim.
Packages start and end at Siliguri — Bagdogra airport (IXB) or New Jalpaiguri (NJP) railway station — with transfers and sightseeing as specified on each package. North Sikkim and Tsomgo Lake need permits, arranged locally.
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