Memorable Darjeeling Tour

Welcome on arrival at Bagdogra Airport / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station and transfer to Darjeeling (95kms/3hrs). Once the summer capital of India, Darjeeling is a land of infinite variety and charm. It will cater you a mix-experience of lively nature & charming Himalayan people. It is the place of Dorje, the mystic thunderbolt of the Lama-Religion. Surrounded by Tea gardens; this little town faces some of the highest peaks of the Himalayas. Take rest and then walk around town to appreciate the new culture you are in. Overnight at Hotel.

Early morning start for Tiger Hill to watch the spectacular sunrise and its amazing effects on the Mt. Kanchendzonga (World’s 3rd highest peak), Visit Ghoom Monastery (SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY). Breakfast at the Hotel followed by half day local Best points sightseeing covering Padmaja N. Zoological Garden (Closed on Thursday), Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (Closed on Thursday), Tibetan Refugee Self-help Center (Closed on Sunday), Ropeway (entry fees not included), walk around visit to the Mall and Local Market (Closed on Thursday). Evening Free for shopping & individual activity, overnight at hotel.

After breakfast, drive from Darjeeling to Gangtok. Stop by the river Teesta on your way. Check in at the hotel on your arrival in Gangtok. Spend the evening at your leisure. Overnight at the hotel.

Early next morning, go on a full-day sightseeing tour of Gangtok. Visit Tashi View Point, Ganesh Tok and Hanuman Tok to see spellbinding views of the Himalayas. See Do Drul Chorten, the biggest stupa in Sikkim. The Namgyal Institute of Tibetology (closed on Sunday) has an impressive collection of Tibetan artefacts and ancient manuscripts. The beautifully structured Rumtek Monastery is located on the outskirts of Gangtok. You can also shop for souvenirs at the Institute of Handicrafts and Handlooms (closed on Sunday). Overnight stay at the hotel.

AM start for a half day trip to Tsomgo lake (12400ft), which is only 32kms from Gangtok City, the lake is almost about 1Km long, oval in shape and 15 mtrs deep. The lake is considered sacred by the local people; further 12Kms visit the Baba Mandir, dedicated to the soldier Harbhajan Singh. Evening free at Gangtok for shopping and individual activity.

In the morning, drive to Lachung. On your way, see the Phodong Monastery, Singhik View Point, Chumthang Valley, Twin Falls and Vima Falls. Explore the beautiful Himalayan village of Lachung in the evening. Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast, drive to the Yumthang Valley. Yumthang is a picturesque region surrounded by the rugged Himalayas. In spring, the ice in the valley thaws out to allow vast grazing pastures to grow all around. Many a yak can be seen grazing in the pastures. Visit the Singba Rhododendron Sanctuary and the hot sulphur spring. Drive back to Lachung for lunch. Then, visit the Lachung Monastery. Stay overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast, return to Gangtok and check in at the hotel. Stay overnight in Gangtok.

Morning after breakfast transfer to Kalimpong (80Kms / 02 Hours) and later the Local Sight Seeing In and Around Kalimpong City, covering Durpin Dara (view point), Zong Dog Palri Fo- Brong monastery , flower & orchid nurseries, Dello hill. Evening free for individual activity. Overnight at Hotel.

Morning after breakfast departure transfer to New Jalpaiguri Railway Station / Bagdogra Airport (75 Kms / 03 Hours).Tour Ends.