Gangtok & Darjeeling

Day by day

1. DAY01

   Arrival at NJP Rly Station / IXB Airport & Drive to Gangtok (135 km - 5.30 Hours Drive Time)

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   Welcome at Bagdogra Airport / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station & drive to Gangtok (135km, approx 5.30hrs hill drive) crossing through beautiful Mahananda wild life sanctuary, from the foot hill point ’Sevoke’ you will feel the thrill of hilly drive in accompany of river Tista along with the road. While reach at ’’Rangpo’’ the entrance point of Sikkim state, take a tea break at Rangpo and proceed to Gangtok with enjoying the scenic view of steep cultivation and tiny village of Sikkim’s own identity. On arrival at Gangtok the capital of Sikkim check in at hotel, overnight relax at hotel.

2. DAY02

   Day Excursion to Tsomgo Lake and Baba Mandir (75 Kms. / 3.5 Hrs. one-way)

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   After breakfast around 8.30am start for day excursion trip to Tsomgo Lake (60 km hill drive) at an altitude of 12,400ft, the lake is almost 01km long and 15 meters depth. The lake is considered sacred by the local people, you can take photograph at the backdrop of lake also can enjoy a ride on the back of Yak, and can enjoy one of the most magnificent Ropeway Ride of India with 300mt Tall Ropeway which gives you the 360 Degree view of the mighty Himalayas. Next go for visit Baba Mandir (the shrine in memory of disappeared Indian army personal Baba Harbhajan Singh) at an altitude of 13,123ft and distance of 18 Km from the Lake and back to Gangtok. Evening free overnight at hotel. Note: • Documents for Tsomgo Lake & New Baba Mandir – 02 Passport Size Photo along with Photo Copy of Photo ID Proof (Passport or Driving License or Voter ID (Pan Card & Adhaar Card is not accepted). For Children below 18 years, Birth Certificate / School Id / College Id are must. Original needs to carry while travelling. • In case of Land slide or any other reason, if Tsomgo Lake is closed we will provide alternate sightseeing. To Visit Nathula Pass Portable Oxygen Cylinder with Mask is advised by the Govt. of Sikkim, The Guest has to bought their own from Stores on the way. FOR NATULA PASS VISIT (OPTIONAL) ON ADDITIONAL COST OF RS. 5500/- PER VEHICLE (SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY OF PERMIT FROM SIKKIM GOVT. DEPT.) – 6-Seater Only

3. DAY03

   Gangtok Local Sightseeing

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   After breakfast approx 9.30am start city tour of Gangtok covering Banjhakri Waterfall, Do-Drul Chorten (Buddha Stupa), Institute of Tibetology, Flower Exhibition (Tickets by Guests Own Cost), Sikkim cottage industry, and Enchey Monastery Ganesh Tok, Hanuman Tok, Tashi View Point, Bakthang Waterfalls & Gangtok Ropeway (By own Cost) to get the arial views of this spectacular City Gangtok. Then back to hotel. Evening free (no transportation) for shopping or walking tour in M.G.Marg area, overnight at hotel.

4. DAY04

   Gangtok to Darjeeling Transfer ( 105 Km 4.5 Hours)

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   At morning after breakfast check-out from Gangtok and proceed to Darjeeling via Peshok road passing through the middle of lush green famous Darjeeling Tea Garden “Lopchu”, with eye catching Picturesque view of small Lepcha village Lamahatta, on arrival at Darjeeling check in at hotel. Evening free for enjoy walking tour or pony ride at ‘Mall’ area or just see the color full lifestyle of local hill people’s in the mall. Overnight stay at hotel

5. DAY05

   Darjeeling 3 + 7 Points Sightseeing with Tiger Hill

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   Be ready early morning, at approx 4.00am you will be pick up for visit Tiger Hill (24km hill drive) at an altitude of 8500ft for spectacular view of color full sunrise over Mt. Khangchendzonga (Subject to weather condition), on way back visit Ghoom Monastery, Batasia Loop. After breakfast visit Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Padmwaja Naidu Zoological Park (both are closed on Thursday) Tenzing Rock, Ropeway view point (Ropeway ride on own cost) Tibetans Refuge handicraft Centre (closed on Sunday), Happy valley Tea Garden (outer view), Peace Pagoda & back to hotel.

6. DAY06

   Darjeeling to NJP Railway Station / Bagdogra Airport Drop (75 Km 3 Hours)

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   In Morning after breakfast Check –Out from Hotel & start your return journey via the pretty Hill Station Kurseong. Take a tea break at Kurseong and proceed through Hill cart road playing hide & seek along with very nostalgic Darjeeling Himalayan Railways.The narrow gauge (2ft width) “Toy train” track, passing over the station’s like Tung, Sonada and Ghoom and reach at one of the most magnificent hill resorts in the world, Drop at Bagdogra Airport / NJP Railway station.