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Overview
Gangtok
It is the bustling capital of Sikkim, one of the most famous destinations of Northeast India. It is a lovely hill station located at an altitude of 1,650 m. It is one of the cleanest cities you will ever come across in India. It is well organized and maintained city with many attractions. It bewilders its visitors with the views of Mt. Kanchenjunga, the third highest mountain in the world, gorgeous green forest, picturesque landscapes and cascading waterfalls.
Darjeeling
If you wish to experience the beauty of the first rays of sun falling on the snow-capped peaks of Kanchenjunga, visit Darjeeling. It is rightly called the Queen of Hills. Another feather in its cap is the Toy Train which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This arresting hill station is located at an altitude of 6,700 feet. Other famous attractions of Darjeeling are tea gardens, Buddhist Monasteries, colonial architecture and mighty Kanchenjunga mountains.
Itinerary
DAY 1 : New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) – Gangtok (130 km / 4 Hours Drive Approximately)
Once you reach the NJP/Bagdogra, you will be received by our representative with a warm welcome. He will drive you to Gangtok. Check in at the hotel. Freshen up and take some rest. Remaining day at leisure. In the evening, you can visit the MG Marg, the main street of Gangtok. Overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 2 : Gangtok full day sightseeing
Enjoy a relaxed breakfast and then at around 8 am leave for Tsomgo Lake (12,400 ft/3750 m/3 hrs drive) and Baba Harbhajan Mandir( 13,200 ft/4000 m). The drive to the Lake takes you through a mountainous landscape which makes the drive pleasant. Tsomgo is a sacred lake that attracts tourists from far and wide. It is a high altitude lake which is soaked in pristine beauty. With different seasons it reflects different hues. During winter it gets frozen while in spring it brims with life with colourful flowers in its surroundings. Baba Harbhajan Mandir or the shrine was built in honour of a courageous Indian soldier named Baba Harbhajan Singh. He died due to extreme weather conditions while carrying supplies to a remote post near the Nathula Pass in eastern Sikkim. After the excursion, our representative will drive you back to Gangtok. Stay overnight at the hotel.
DAY 3 : Gangtok ( Excursion to Tsomgo Lake and Baba Mandir)
DAY 4 : Gangtok – Darjeeling (4 Hour Drive/110 KM)
After breakfast, start your journey to Darjeeling, the Queen of Hills. Once you reach Darjeeling, our representative will assist you to check in at the hotel at Darjeeling. Overnight stay at the hotel
This day will bring you a great experience as you explore the famous attractions of Darjeeling. It is a dreamy destination located at an elevation of 2,042 meters in West Bengal. Today start early in the morning at around 4 am to visit the famous tourist destination of Darjeeling- Tiger Hill. It attracts visitors from far and wide for its breathtaking views of the sunrise over Mt. Kanchenjunga. It is the highest point in the town.
Next, visit Batasia Loop, a spiral railway track in a picturesque location, and Ghoom Monastery. Have breakfast on the way to the next attraction-the Japanese Temple. It is a revered pilgrimage of Buddhist known for its exquisite Japanese architecture.
The other Darjeeling attractions which will be covered today are Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park(closed on Thursday), Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Tenzing Rock, Peace Pagoda and Chitrey Tea Garden(outer view). Spend the evening at MG Road, the main street of Darjeeling
Today marks the end of your tour! Check out from the hotel and depart for NJP/IXB with great memories.
