Sikkim - Darjeeling Tour

Assistance at the airport/railway station on arrival 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 Kanchenjunga 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. Graeme West lake in his book An introduction to hill stations on India refers to Darjeeling as having A view Scarcely Unrivalled on Earth. Overnight at hotel.

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys

Meals & Drinks : Breakfast

Early morning visit Tiger Hill to see a beautiful sunrise and Himalayan Range like Kanchenjunga, 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. Breakfast at the hotel and proceed for 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), Tenzing Rock, Gombu Rock and Happy Valley Tea Estate(from outside). Overnight at hotel.

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys , Mountaineering

Meals & Drinks : Breakfast

Full day excursion to Mirik and back.

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys , Mountaineering

Meals & Drinks : Breakfast

Transfer to Gangtok.

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys , Mountaineering

Meals & Drinks : Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel and full day excursion to Changu Lake which is 35 Kms from Gangtok at an altitude of 12,400 feet. 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. Also visit Baba Mandir Overnight at hotel.

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys , Mountaineering

Meals & Drinks : Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel and drive to Kalimpong. KALIMPONG At an altitude of 1250m, Kalimpong location is ideal for a pleasant, relaxed getaway. Its clement weather has made Kalimpong orchids and gladiole well renowned. Up to the early 1700s, the Kalimpong area was part of the Sikkim raja's domain. In the early 18th century, the Bhutan king also took it over. In 1865, after the Anglo-Bhutan War , it was annexed to Darjeeling. Scottish Missionaries came here in the late 1800s. The town thrived as a wool trading center with Tibet till 1950s. Today it's a quiet hill resort and a haven for retired people. Afternoon sightseeing in Kalimpong city tour visiting Zang Dog Palri Fo Brang Monastery, Tharpa Choling Monastery, Thongsa Gumpa and flower nurseries. Overnight at hotel

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys , Mountaineering

Meals & Drinks : Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel and drive to Bagdogra/NJP in time for flight/train to onward destination.

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys , Mountaineering

Meals & Drinks : Breakfast