Darjeeling - Gangtok Tour

Our representative will be there to receive guests at New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB)/ Tenzing Norgay Bus Stand (Junction). He will be assisting guests for the transfer Darjeeling which will be nearly 105 kilometers 3 - 4 hours drive. At a 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 (UNESCO), The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR). On arrival check into hotel for overnight stay. Evening free to roam around Mall or local shopping center.

Early morning drive to 8000 feet/2440 meters through primitive forests of oak, magnolia to Tiger Hill to view sunrise over Kanchendzonga Peak (subject to clear weather). On the way back visit Ghoom Monastery, Peace memorial & Batasia Loop. Back to hotel for breakfast. After breakfast next round of sightseeing will begin; today?s tour includes visit to Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (Closed on Thursday), Ropeway, Tensing Gumpo Rock, Tibetan Refugee Self Help Center (Closed on Sunday), Tea Estate, Natural History Museum (Sunday Closed) and Peace Pagoda. Evening will be free to stroll around the area. Overnight stay at Darjeeling.

Activities : Mountaineering

Guests will be transferred today to Gangtok which is nearly 115 Kilometers 4 hour drive. Gangtok, the capital of the 22nd State of India, Sikkim is one of the most beautiful hill stations with varied options for sightseeing tours. It is known for the monastery, Orchids, high altitude lake and butterflies. On arrival check into a hotel for overnight stay. Drive for visit to Directorate of Handicrafts & Handloom, Research Institute of Tibetology, Do Drul Chorten (Stupa), Enchey Monastery, White Hall, Flower Show, one of the finest monasteries where His holy Dalai Lama stayed for some time, etc. Evening will be free at leisure.

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys

After breakfast drive for the city tour of Gangtok. Sightseeing will be for half day hence the drive will be easy and comfortable . It is not possible to cover all the spot in single day hence we make the program with points covering minimum distance traveled . Visit to Directorate of Handicrafts & Handloom, Research Institute of Tibetology, Do Drul Chorten (Stupa), Enchey Monastery, White Hall, Flower Show, Rumtek Monastery. Also, explore the monastery where Nobel Laurete Dalai Lama took shelter while escaping from China, Botanical Garden Ganesh Tok, Hanuman Tok, Tashi View Point, Banjhakri Falls, one of the finest falls close to Gangtok, etc. Evening will be free to roam around M G Road (Mall) or local shopping center. There are few discotheques in Gangtok where guests can stop by for a drink in the evening. Overnight stay at hotel in Gangtok.

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys

Commence excursion to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir nearly 40 kilometers and 2 hours drive along the Kyongnosla Alpine Sanctuary, the home to the red panda and the blood pheasant with Rhododendron and other alpine trees. 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. Nathu La Pass to Republic of China is nearly 20 kilometers and is optional tour. Back at Gangtok evening will be free to roam around M G Road (Mall) or local shopping center. Overnight stay at Gangtok.

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys

After breakfast transfer to Siliguri /New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Stand (Junction). Nearly 135 kilometers 4 ? - 5 hours drive will take you to your desired destination from where you will begin journey back homewards.

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys