Overview

Darjeeling is a town in India's West Bengal state, in the Himalayan foothills. Once a summer resort for the British Raj elite, it remains the terminus of the narrow-gauge Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, or “Toy Train,” completed in 1881. It's famed for the distinctive black tea grown on plantations that dot its surrounding slopes. Its backdrop is Mt. Kanchenjunga, among the world’s highest peaks.

Gangtok is the capital of the mountainous northern Indian state of Sikkim. Established as a Buddhist pilgrimage site in the 1840s, the city became capital of an independent monarchy after British rule ended, but joined India in 1975. Today, it remains a Tibetan Buddhist center and a base for hikers organizing permits and transport for treks through Sikkim’s Himalayan mountain ranges.

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival

Transfers

Stay

Dinner

On arrival at Bagdogra Airport our representative will welcome you and transfer to Darjeeling. Later check into hotel and overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 2

Darjeeling Local Sight Seeing

Tiger Hill Ghoom Monastery Kanchendzonga Peak Batasia Loop

Sightseeing

Breakfast

Stay

Dinner

Early morning drive to 8000 feet / 2440 meters through primitive forests of oak, magnolia to Tiger Hill to view sunrise over Kanchendzonga Peak (subject to clear weather) – On the way back visit Ghoom Monastery, Peace memorial & Batasia Loop – On the way back visit Ghoom Monastery, Peace memorial & Batasia Loop. Later come back hotel and have breakfast. After breakfast next round of sightseeing - Half Day city tour includes Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (Closed on Thursday), Ropeway, Tensing Gumpo Rock, Tibetan Refugee Self Help Center (Closed on Sunday), Tea Estate, Natural History Museum (Sunday Closed). Overnight stay at Darjeeling.

Day 3

Excursion To Mirik

Mirik

Sightseeing

Breakfast

Stay

Dinner

After breakfast drive to Mirik. The drive is through scenic roads with occasional stoppage for photography - Mirik is centered round Sumendu Lake and is known for its landscaped gardens, tea gardens, orange orchards, cardamom groves and spectacular views of the Himalayan ranges - Full day excursion of Mirik Lake. Later come back hotel for night stay.

Day 4

Darjeeling to Gangtok

Mall Road

Sightseeing

Transfers

Stay

Dinner

After breakfast check out from hotel and transfer to Gangtok.Gangtok the beautiful city of Sikkim suits all tourist due to its options i.e. tranquility to adventure, land of monastery, mystic rituals & festivals at an height of 1670 meters / 5480 feet and is the most visited spot of India - It is one of the most beautiful towns with varieties of Rhododendron, Orchids and butterflies – The road is along the River Teesta and is picturesque and has options for tourist potential of all ages be it be trekking, cultural tour, monastery tour or home stay, etc. Check into hotel and Evening free to roam around M G Road (Mall) or local Shopping center.Over Night stay at Gangtok.

Day 5

Gangtok Local Sight Seeing

Do Drul Chorten Enchey Monastery White Hall Flower Show Hanuman Tok

Sightseeing

Breakfast

Stay

Dinner

After breakfast visit Directorate of Handicrafts & Handloom, Research Institute of Tibetology, Do Drul Chorten (Stupa), Enchey Monastery, White Hall, Flower Show, Ganesh Tok, Hanuman Tok, Tashi View Point, Banjhakri Falls, one of the finest falls close to Gangtok. Later come back hotel for night stay.

Day 6

Excursion To Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir

Tsomgo Lake Baba Mandir

Sightseeing

Breakfast

Stay

Dinner

After breakfast Excursion to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir nearly 40 kilometers - The Lake is oval shaped lake nearly 50 feet deep - Generally covered in snow for most of the year the year – This lake is home to the Brahmini ducks & many migratory birds – Nearby is the sacred Baba Mandir known to be a very holy site for all - Evening free to roam around M G Road (Mall) or local Shopping center - Over Night stay at Gangtok.

Day 7

Departure

Breakfast

Transfers

After breakfast check out from hotel and transfer to Bagdogra Airport for drop.