Darjeeling and Gangtok Tour
Duration: 04 Nights / 05 Days
Destinations Covered: NJP/ Bagdogra - Darjeeling – Gangtok – NJP / Bagdogra
Day 01: NJP / Bagdogra - Darjeeling (90 Km / 03 Hrs)
Upon your arrival at the New Jalpaiguri railway station or Bagdogra airport, our representative will be waiting for your pick up. Thereafter we will then drive for the Queen of Hills – Darjeeling; The Queen of the Himalayas perched at an altitude of 2134 meters is said to be named after a Tibetan word Dorje ling or place of a thunderbolt. Upon arrival check-in at the hotel. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 02: Darjeeling
Early morning leave for one of the most mesmerizing sunrise views over the mountain you would have ever had. Tiger Hill for the mesmerizing sunrise view of the Himalayan Mountains. After the wonderful view, visit Ghoom Monastery, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute(Closed on Thursdays)and Everest Museum. Also, visit the Tibetan Self-Help Centre Or Refugee Centre(Closed on Sundays) This institute is run by Tibetan Refugees to preserve their handicrafts and one can see the making of Tibetan Carpets, Leatherwork, Paintings, and Wooden work, etc. Stay overnight in Darjeeling.
Day 03: Darjeeling – Gangtok (105 Km / 05 Hrs)
Spend the morning at leisure. In the afternoon we will leave for Gangtok; Meaning High Hill is a charming hill resort situated on a ridge at a height of 5400 ft. It is the capital of Sikkim. It affords magnificent views of the snow-clad Kanchenjunga peak and has a bracing climate attracting a large number of tourists round the year. Upon arrival check-in at the hotel. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 04: Gangtok
In time breakfast at the hotel. Start your day to explore the Gangtok with a visit to Tsongmo Lake (12,210 ft) and Baba Mandir, about a 40 km drive from the city. This lake is located very close to Nathu La Pass, which is the entry point to China termed as the “Silk Route” and remains frozen for most parts of the year. Next visit to nearly sacred Baba Mandir, which is highly acknowledged for its spiritual worth. Conclude your day with a visit to the Nathu La Pass, which is the border between India and China. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 05: Gangtok – NJP / Bagdogra (125 Km / 04 hrs)
In the morning after having breakfast, In time leave for NJP or Bagdogra for onward destinations.