Darjeeling (3N) – Gangtok (3N)
Overview
Sikkim is a state in northeast India, bordered by Bhutan, Tibet and Nepal. Part of the Himalayas, the area has a dramatic landscape that includes India’s highest mountain, 8,586m Kangchenjunga. Sikkim is also home to glaciers, alpine meadows and thousands of varieties of wildflowers. Steep paths lead to hilltop Buddhist monasteries such as Pemayangtse, which dates to the early 1700s.
Highlights
- Transfer From Siliguri to Darjeeling.
- Darjeeling City Sightseeing.
- Transfer from Darjeeling to Gangtok.
- Gangtok Sightseeing.
- Day tour Tsomgo Lake & New Baba Mandir Trip.
- Transfer from Gangtok to Siliguri.
Itinerary
Receive fro Bagdogra airport / NJP station and transfer to Darjeeling – which is one of the most magnificent hill resorts in the world. Evening free to explore this Hill Queen. (walking tour of Mall is suggested) Overnight Halt Darjeeling.
After Breakfast proceed for Mixed Points sightseeing including Japanese Temple, Peace Pagoda,also Batasia Loop- War memorial & Ghoom Monastery, HMI+ Zoo(Thursday Close ), Tenzing Rock, Tea garden etc. Evening free at the Mall & market. Overnight Darjeeling.
Early morning visit to Tiger Hill to witness the Beautiful Sunrise. Experience the Mighty Kanchanjungha Mountain.(Subject to availability of token, if not possible at the time of Sunrise, then it will be covered in day time.) Come back at Hotel After Breakfast Free Time for Personal Activities . Overnight Darjeeling.
After morning breakfast checkout from hotel and Transfer to Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim. Check in Your Hotel. Evening free to explore the beautiful city. Overnight at Gangtok.
After breakfast we proceed to Gangtok local sightseeing visit Banjhakri Waterfalls, Do drul chorten, Namgyal institute of tibetology, Ropeway (Depends on weather conditions), Flower show, Ganesh Tok, Hanuman Tok, Bakthang waterfalls, Tashi View point. After sightseeing back to hotel. Evening free time for personal activities. Overnight stay at Gangtok.
After breakfast we proceed to Tsomgo Lake (12,400 ft.) & Baba Mandir (13,200 ft.) which is 55 kms one way from Gangtok city. Enjoy the evening at leisure. Shop around at M.G. Marg & explore the city on your own. Enjoy overnight stay in Gangtok.VISIT TO NATHULA PASS (14450FT) NOT INCLUDED: The road to Nathula passes through the Tsomgo Lake. It is one of the highest motorable roads in the world and is richly surrounded by alpine flora. On a clear day you can even see the road winding down the Chumbi valley. Tourists are allowed to go close to the international border from where you can see Chinese soldiers on the other side of the barbed wire. Nathula is open for Indian nationals on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sundays.(Rs.6000 /- Vehicle Extra to Visit Nathula Pass).(If due to landslide or bad road condition Tsomgo Lake is closed then alternate sightseeing will be provided.
Two passport size photo + 1 valid ID proof with address for eg. aadhar card, voter id, passport, driving license for each members above 5 years is required to create permit.***
After morning breakfast check out from hotel & free time until drop to Siliguri NJP/IXB. Trip End.
Includes/Excludes
Cost Includes
- 03 Nights hotel accommodations in Darjeeling.
- 03 Nights hotel accommodations in Gangtok.
- Meal Breakfast in hotel.
- Darjeeling Sightseeing.
- Gangtok city sightseeing.
- Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir Trip.
- Private transfer from Siliguri – Darjeeling -Gangtok – Siliguri.
- All sightseeing & tours by independent & well-maintained Vehicle.
Cost Excludes
- Lunch & dinner.
- Guest Insurance.
- Anything not mentioned in inclusions.
- Personal Expenses.
- 5% GST
- All Entry fees.
- Air Fare / Train Fare.