Price Starting At : INR 18000 Per Person
DAY 1: ARRIVE BAGDORA / NEW JALPAIGURI - DARJEELING (SURFACE 02 HRS APRX.)
On arrival at Bagdogra airport meet our representative and transfer to Darjeeling hotel.
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. Graeme Westlake in his book ‘An introduction to hill stations on India’ refers to Darjeeling as having “A view Scarcely Unrivalled on Earth”.
Overnight in Darjeeling
DAY 2: DARJEELING
Early morning 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.
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.
Later visit Zoological Park(closed on Thursday), Tibetan Refugee Centre(closed on Sunday), Tenzing Rock, Gombu Rock and Happy Valley Tea Estate(from outside).
Overnight in Darjeeling
DAY 3: DARJEELING - GANGTOK (SURFACE 04 HRS APRX.)
Breakfast at the hotel and drive to Gangtok.
At an altitude of 1750m, 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. On arrival check in hotel. Evening is free for leisure and wall on Mall road.
Overnight in Gangtok
DAY 4: GANGTOK
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 in Gangtok
DAY 5: GANGTOK
Morning after breakfast proceed for city tour visiting Rumtek Monastery, Do Drul Chorten, Namgyal Institute of Tibetology(closed on Sundays), Cottage Industry(closed on Sundays) and Flower Show Complex. Evening at leisure.
Overnight in Gangtok
DAY 6: GANGTOK - BAGDOGRA / NEW JALPAIGURI (SURFACE 4 HRS APRX.)
This day you will transfer to Bagdogra Airport / New Jalpaiguri station to board the Flight/Train to home.