Duration: 04 Nights / 05 Days
Destinations Covered : Gangtok - Darjeeling
Inhabited with handful of population, the hill stations of north east India can be counted among some of the most pristine lands around the nation. Be it the multiple hues of culture, the wilderness of woods or the beauty of nature, there are several reasons to fall in love with North-East India hill stations. Perhaps that is why travelers from far and wide always dream of visiting this particular region of India.
Day 01,Arrival & Transfer to Gangtok: Our representative will be there to receive you at New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra (IXB) – You will be assisting for the transfer to Gangtok – Gangtok the capital of Sikkim Suits all from tranquility to adventure, land of monastery, mystic rituals & festivals at an height of 1670 meters / 5480 feet and is the most visited spot of India. It is one of the most beautiful town with varieties of Rhododendron, Orchids and butterflies (Nearly 120 kilometers 4 hours drive), Check into hotel. Evening free to roam around MG Road (Mall) or local Shopping center - Over Night stay at Gangtok. (Dinner).
Day 02, Excursion to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir (Full Day): Morning Breakfast - Excursion to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir (nearly 40 kilometers and 2 hours’ drive) Situated at an elevation of 3753 meters / 12310 feet - The Lake is oval shaped lake nearly 50 feet deep Generally covered in snow for most of the year the year – This lake is home to the Brahmini ducks & many migratory birds – Nearby is the sacred Baba Mandir known to be a very holy site for all Return Back to Gangtok. Evening free to roam around M G Road (Mall) or local Shopping center. Stay over Night stay at Gangtok. (Breakfast, Dinner).
Day 03, Gangtok Local Sightseeing (Half Day) & Transfer to Darjeeling: Morning Breakfast drive for visit to Enchey Monastery, Barthang waterfalls, Nam Nang view point, Ropeway, Flower Show, Directorate of Handicrafts & Handloom, Research Institute of Tibetology & Do Drul Chorten (Stupa).etc. Return back to hotel. After lunch transfer to Darjeeling (Nearly 110 Kilometers 4 hours drive)- At an height of 2123 meters / 70001 feet lies the land of breathtaking beauty, sloping tea gardens with spectacular views of the Mount Everest is the Queen of the hills – It is also home to the famous World Heritage train – The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR) - Evening free to stroll around the Mall area or Chowk Bazaar. Overnight stay at Darjeeling. (Breakfast, Dinner).
Day 04, Darjeeling sunrise from Tiger Hill & Local Sightseeing: Early morning at around 3:45 AM drive to 8000 feet / 2440 meters through primitive forests of oak, magnolia to Tiger Hill to view sunrise over Kanchenjunga Peak (subject to clear weather). On the way back visit Ghoom Monastery, Peace memorial & Batasia Loop. Return back to hotel. Afternoon enjoy half day city tour includes Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (Closed on Thursday), Ropeway, Tensing Gumpo Rock, Tibetan Refugee Self Help Center (Closed on Sunday), Natural History Museum (Sunday Closed) etc. Return back to hotel. Overnight stay at Darjeeling. (Breakfast, Dinner).
Day 05: Transfer to NJP / Bagdogra: Morning after breakfast, transfer to New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra (IXB) ( Nearly 80 Kilometers 3 hour drive) for onwards journey. (Breakfast).
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