Darjeeling - Gangtok Tour

Meeting and Assistance on arrival at Bagdogra airport from Delhi. Our Representative welcome you and drive to Darjeeling. DARJEELING - Standing high in the Himalayas at an altitude of 2134m, ‘Dorje Ling’, or place of the Thunderbolt, offers breathtaking views of snow-capped mountain peaks, with the Kanchendzonga rising higher than all the others. Often referred to as the “Queen of the Hills”, it remains just as alluring with its tiny waterfalls, little villages and a narrow gauge railway track. Surrounded by World Famous Tea Gardens and snow capped mountains, Darjeeling remains one of the most
exotic destinations.

Overnight stay in Darjeeling.

Meals & Drinks : Room only

Early Morning at 0400 AM visit Tiger Hill to see a beautiful sunrise and Himalayan Range like Kanchandzonga, Mount Everest etc. One can see the horizon changing colors just before sunrise and then the entire Himalayan range turn golden. It is truly a majestic sight and Ghoom Monastery which is oldest Monastery in the area which was built in 1875 and one can see the image of Mythey Buddha 15ft. height on the way back from Tiger Hill.
After breakfast enjoy Joy Ride on World Heritage Toy Train, Darjeeling to Ghoom and Back

Afternoon city tour visiting Himalayan Mountaineering Institute(closed on Thursday) which was started by Tenzing Norgay after he climbed Mt. Everest, Zoological Park(closed on Thursday), Tibetan Refugee Centre(closed on Sunday), Lebong, Tenzing Rock, Gombu Rock and Happy Valley Tea Estate(from outside). on way back visit Ghoom Monastery, Batasia Loop. Evening free for shopping and walk on the mall road.

Overnight stay in Darjeeling.

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys , Mountaineering

Meals & Drinks : Breakfast only

Breakfast at the hotel and drive to Gangtok. Gangtok became the state capital in the mid 19th century and has undergone rapid development since then. The downtown area is dominated by huge government buildings decorated with traditional Buddhist symbols. Gangtok is also a resting ground for people traveling to North Sikkim. Surrounded by Monasteries and Orchids, Gangtok is truly a travellers delight.

(1400hrs-1800hrs) After lunch, visit Nam Nang VP/Ropeway ; Do-Drul Chorten (Stupa) which is one of the most important stupas of Sikkim, built by the head of the Nyingma order- Trullshi Rimpoche in 1945. It contains rare details of Dorji Phupa, Holy Books, Mantras and is encircled by 108 prayer wheels ; The Namgyal Institute of Tibetology built in 1958 in traditional style, a renowned worldwide centre for the study of the Mahayana Buddhist philosophy & religion, a treasure house of rare.

“Thankas”, statues, over 200 Buddhist icons and prized objects of art, to Rumtek Monastery, 24 kms from Gangtok was built in 1960 by His Holiness the Late 16th Gyalwa Karmapa & this is a replica of the original Kagyurpa Monastery in Tibet, a must see for every visitor, the seat of the “Kagyu Order” . Behind the Monastery is the lavishly decorated Karmae Nalanda Institute of Buddhist Studies which attracts students from the world over. Here one can find the most unique religious scriptures & art objects of the world. . Back to the hotel by evening.
Overnight stay in Gangtok.

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys , Mountaineering

Meals & Drinks : Breakfast only

Breakfast at the hotel and full day excursion to Changu Lake which is 35 Kms from Gangtok at an altitude of 12,400 feet. This lake is located very close to Nathula Pass which is the entry point to China termed as the “Silk Route & remains frozen for most parts of the year. The lake derives its waters from melting snows off the surrounding mountains Legends say that lamas could forecast the future by studying the color of the lake’s waters. Enjoy the surroundings, majestic snowy peaks which feed the lake and the clean fresh air

Overnight stay in Gangtok.

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys , Mountaineering

Meals & Drinks : Breakfast only

Last day of your tour morning after breakfast checkout from hotel and drive to Baggdogra airport to board the flight to onward destination..

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys , Mountaineering

Meals & Drinks : Breakfast only