IRCTC (Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation) Tourism is offering a tour package of five nights and six days to Kalimpong, Gangtok and Darjeeling, according to IRCTC Tourism's official website, irctctourism.com. The tour, which will start from Bhubaneswar, will be via economy class of IndiGo airlines, said the tourism arm of the Indian Railways. The tour will commence on June 11, 2019 and the tariff of the package starts at Rs. 28,475 per person, according to IRCTC Tourism's portal.
IRCTC Tourism's Kalimpong, Gangtok and Darjeeling tour package details:
| Package Details | |
|---|---|
| Package Name | Marvel of the East - Summer Special |
| Destination Covered | Kalimpong, Gangtok, Darjeeling |
| Travelling Mode | By Flight Ex-Bhubaneswar |
| Class | Comfort |
| Frequency (Date) | 11.06.2019 |
| Meal Plan | MAP (Breakfast & Dinner) |
Here are the key things to know about IRCTC's package:
1. The tariff for the tour package is different according to the occupancy chosen by the passenger. For triple occupancy, one needs to pay Rs. 26,275.
| Cost per passenger on twin sharing | Cost per passenger on triple sharing | Child (5-11 yr) with bed |
|---|---|---|
| Rs 27,510 | Rs 26,275 | Rs 23,800 |
2. The journey from Bhubaneswar to Guwahati will be via IndiGo airlines.
| Flight | From/To | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Indigo 6E 726 | BBI-GAU | 06:20-07:50 |
| Indigo 6E 958 | GAU-IXB | 10:40-11:40 |
| Indigo 6E 534 | IXB-CCU | 16:35-17:45 |
| Indigo 6E 6869 | CCU-BBI | 19:50-21:05 |
3. The package includes air tickets, accommodation in deluxe hotel, all permit fees, breakfast and dinner according to IRCTC Tourism's website.
4. However, items of personal nature such as laundry, any kind of room services or sightseeing, entrance fees and local guides etc are not a part of the package.
5. IRCTC Tourism is also offering a tour package of five nights and six days to Paro, Thimpu and Punakha and seven nights and eight days to Bengaluru, Myosre and Ooty.
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