Embark on a Journey of Serenity: Exploring Gangtok and Darjeeling

Tour Plans

• Day 1 Bagdogra/NJP - Darjeeling 93 km / 3 hours approx

  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 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 at the hotel.

• Day 2Darjeeling

  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 Ghoom Monastery which is the oldest Monastery in the area It was built in 1875 and one can see the image of Mythey Buddha 15ft. in height on the way back from Tiger Hill. Breakfast at the hotel and proceed for a 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 Tea Garden (from outside). Overnight at the hotel. *Note: HMI & ZOO in Darjeeling is Closed every Thursday & 19th of Every Month.

• Day 3 Darjeeling – Gangtok 98 km 4 hours approx

  Breakfast at the hotel and drive to Gangtok. 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 traveller's delight. Overnight at the hotel.

• Day 4 Gangtok Local Sightseeing

  Breakfast at the hotel and proceed for half day city tour visiting Tashi View Point, Ganesh Tok, Hanuman Tok, Banjhakri Falls(closed as of now), Bakthang Falls, Do- Drul Chorten, Namgyal Institute of Tibetology (closed on Saturday, Sundays), Cottage Industry (closed on Saturday, Sundays) and Flower Show Complex. Overnight at the hotel.

• Day 5 Gangtok Excursion to Changu Lake & baba Mandir

  Breakfast at the hotel and a full-day excursion to Changu Lake which is 35 km from Gangtok at an altitude of 12,400 feet. The lake derives its waters from melting snow 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 the hotel.

• Day 6 Gangtok – Bagdogra/NJP 125 km 4 hours approx

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