Pretty much indisputably the most vibrant country on Earth, India can conjure up a multitude of conflicting emotions during any stay. As a result, it’s not everybody’s cup of chai, but those who fall for the subcontinent fall hard, and become lifelong devotees.
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Arrival at Bagdogra Airport / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station where you will be welcomed by our
representative and transfer to Darjeeling (95kms/3hrs). Once the summer capital of India, Darjeeling is a land of infinite beauty and charm. You will experience an enticing mix of lively nature & charming Himalayan people. It is the home 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. Ove]rnight 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 and Batashia Loop War Memorial while returning to the Hotel. Breakfast at the Hotel followed by half a day of local sightseeing covering Padmaja N. Zoological Garden (Closed on Thursday), Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (Closed on Thursday), Tibetan Refugee Self-help Center (Closed on Sunday), visit the Mall and Local Market (Closed on Thursday). Evening free for shopping & individual activities, overnight at hotel.
Morning transfer to Gangtok (105kms/4hrs). At an altitude of 5500ft Gangtok is the capital of the state of Sikkim is a beautiful and pristine town promising the best monasteries and landscapes. Evening free for individual activities and leisure, overnight at hotel.
Start the day with sightseeing in and around this capital city of Sikkim, covering Chortan( Stupa) Institute of Tibetology (Closed on Sunday), Institute of Handicrafts and handlooms (Closed on Sunday) Ranka Monastery & Jakhri waterfalls. Evening free for individual activities and leisure, overnight at hotel.
Depart for a half day trip to Tsomgo Lake (12400ft), 32kms from Gangtok City. The lake is almost about 1Km long, oval in shape and 15 meters deep. The lake is considered sacred by the local people, further 12Kms is the Baba Harbhajan Singh Mandir dedicated to the memory of soldier Harbhajan Singh. Evening free at Gangtok for shopping and individual activities.
Morning Transfer to Bagdogra Airport / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (114kms/ 5hrs), Tour Ends.