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Day 1 : Arrival in Bagdogra & Transfer to Gangtok
After reaching the Bagdogra Airport, you would be greeted by a MakeMyTrip representative and then you would travel to the hotel in Gangtok. The pleasant drive should take around 4 hours.
After reaching Gangtok, you would check-in at the hotel and then, spend the rest of the day at leisure. You could choose to explore the city on your own in the evening or spend the time enjoying the view of the valley from the hotel. For those wishing to know if luck favours them, a visit to the Casino (own expense) can be an exciting way to enjoy your evening before ending the day with a comfortable overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 2 : Trip to Tshangu Lake from Gangtok | Meals included : Breakfast
After enjoying the breakfast at the hotel, you would be leaving for a visit to the Changu Lake .
The lake derives its waters from melting snow of the mountains, a beautiful sight to witness. Earlier, the lamas used to study the colour of water and predict the future, a darker colour would indicate troublesome time in the coming year. Despite the colour that flows in the lake on your visit, the view of the lake and the surrounding mountains would surely leave a lasting impression.
You would also be visiting the Baba Mandir, a shrine dedicated to ‘Baba Harbhajan Singh’, a soldier of the Indian Army. He died in 1968 and the shrine was made to honour his wishes (he requested one of his friends in the dreams, for a Samadhi to be made for him). It is also believed that he guards the international boundary between India and China, and protects the people. Many people also hold the belief that the place has a healing spirit, and a bottle of water left there, could cure illness after consumption.
After returning back to Gangtok, you could explore the town on your own. Shop at the local market or enjoy the delicious food at the local restaurants (own expense).
Later, return to the hotel for a comfortable overnight stay.
Day 3 : Day in Gangtok | Meals included: Breakfast
After breakfast you would go and explore Gangtok. You would be picked up from the hotel around 10 am. The city offers the opportunity to enjoy good food, shopping and to have memorable experience.
Visit the most beautiful monastery in Sikkim, the Rumtek Monastery. After this, you would also visit the Do-Drul Chorten. You would also visit the Namgyal Institute of Tibetology that researches the religion, history, language, art and culture of Tibet and Tibetans. The museum and the library on the premises offer an insight into the culture.
The culture of any place is clearly visible in its art and handicraft. The Cottage Industry in Gangtok is no exception. Later, you would visit the Flower Exhibition Centre that houses a huge variety of flora. The center also holds an annual Orchid show and the indoor flower show is a very colorful experience.
Next destination to visit is the Directorate of Handicraft & Handloom. You could pick-up shawls, carpets, the traditional choktse tables and other gifts items which deeply reflect the art of state.
Later, enjoy the mesmerizing view of Gangtok under your feet as you take a ride in the ropeway cable car (own expense). Also, see different houses, shops, buildings that contribute to the township.
Later, you would return to the hotel after the eventful day.
Day 4 : Transfer to Kalimpong | Meals included: Breakfast
After a hearty breakfast, you would check-out from the hotel. Bid adieu to Gangtok and travel to the next destination to explore, that is, Kalimpong. You would be picked up from the hotel at 9 am. The drive would be picturesque as you would travel from one hill to another and it would take around 3 hours to cover the distance.
Kalimpong is considered a cultural melting pot for Sikkim, as different inhabitants like Lepchas, Nepalese or Gorkhas, British, Indians, Tibetans and Sikkimese have found a way reside here. This mixture of traditions is clearly reflected in the lifestyle of the people of Kalimpong.
Check-in at the hotel and then, set yourself for city tour. You would go atop the Durpin Hill, where the Zong Dog Palri Fo Brang Monastery is located, which is a great example of traditional Buddhist style of architecture. The place holds special significance for the Tibetan Buddhist followers and also houses the sacred Kunguyar, a Tibetan religious scripture that has 108 volumes and was carried there by Dalai Lama during his exile.
Then, you would visit one of the most splendid temple, Mangal Dham. It is memorial built in the divine memory of Shir Mangaldasji Maharaj. On the way you would visit beautiful flower nurseries. Kalimpong is responsible for the export business of flowers to other parts of the country and around 80% of the total Gladiolus produced in India is grown here.
After experiencing the best of Kalimpong, you would return to the hotel for a comfortable overnight stay after the busy day.
Day 5 : Transfer to Darjeeling | Meals included: Breakfast
After enjoying the breakfast, you would be picked up at 10 am for the next destination, that is, Darjeeling. The drive should take around 2 hours.
Darjeeling is known as ‘Queen of the Hills’, high up in the Himalayas it offers an unforgettable view of the snow-capped mountains. The tea gardens, tiny waterfalls, little villages and a narrow gauge railway track add to the charm of this hill station.
After checking-in in the hotel, you can relax at the hotel or explore Darjeeling in the evening on your own. You could also take a horse ride (own expense) to enjoy the hill station. End the evening with a comfortable overnight stay.
Day 6 : Day in Darjeeling | Meals included: Breakfast
Start your day early (around 4AM - 5AM) and visit the Tiger Hill to witness the glorious Himalayan Mountains at day break. The sunrise against the highest peak in India is a sight to behold.
On your return from Tiger Hill, you would stop at the Ghoom Monastery. The view of the valley from the monastery is as magnificent as the 15-foot clay statue of Lord Buddha that resides on the premises. Adore the 360 degree view of Darjeeling's landscape at Batasia Loop.
After this, you would return to the hotel for a hearty breakfast. Then, you prepare yourself for the tour of the city. You would be going to the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute. The museum on the premises shows account and mountaineering artefacts.
Followed by a visit to the Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park and then the Tibetan Refugee Centre, the centre was establish for the re-habitation of the Tibetan refugees. The charitable organisation deals in traditional Tibetan handicrafts. The carpets made here are very popular and exported all over the world. Later, visit the Japanese Temple and Peace Pagoda.
You would also be taking the one way toy train ride in Darjeeling, which is the most famous attraction here.
Any visit to Darjeeling would be incomplete without going to a tea estate, so visit the Happy Valley Tea Estate. The estate offer visitors a glimpse of the fascinating process of manufacturing tea at a place that was established way back in 1854. Later, return to the hotel for a comfortable overnight stay.
Day 7 : Departure from Darjeeling | Meals included: Breakfast
after a hearty breakfast, complete the check-out formalities and travel to the Bagdogra Airport for your journey back home. It would take you around 3.5 hours to reach the airport.
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