Kalimpong is a multicultural society. History tells us that the original inhabitants of this region were the Lepcha tribals. With the region being dominated by Sikkimese, Bhutanese and Nepalese kingdoms over time, their cultural and religious heritage is very much evident till today.
2 night(s) in Gangtok
1 night(s) in Kalimpong
2 night(s) in Darjeeling
Day 1: Arrival In Gangtok
Day 2: Tsomgo Lake And Baba Mandir
Day 3: Gangtok Sightseeing - Kalimpong
After breakfast, get ready for a local sightseeing tour of Gangtok. Sites Visited : Directorate of Handicrafts & Handloom, Research Institute of Tibetology, Do Drul Chorten (Stupa), Cable Car, Ganesh Tok, Tashi View Point, Gunjan Monastery, Spriti Ban, Flower Show and Bakthang Water Falls. In the afternoon, prepare for your transfer to Kalimpong (3937 ft/1200 mts). Check in to your hotel. Distance from Gangtok To Kalimpong : 85 Kms/3-4 hrs. Overnight stay at hotel in Kalimpong.
Day 4: Kalimpong Full Day Tour
After breakfast today, set out on a delightful full day tour of Kalimpong. Sites Visited : Dello hills, Jelapla View Point, Pine View Point, Chitra Bhanu & Kalim Temple, Jang-Dong-Palriffo Brang, Durbin Dara Hills, Cactus Sanctuary, Flower Nurseries, Dr Graham's Homes complex with its historic church & well maintained grounds founded by a Scottish missionary, Sciences City, and the highest point in Kalimpong Mangal Dham Delo Hill (5556 ft) - you will feel on top of the world, literally. Have a fun day of sightseeing in Kalimpong and enjoy the scenic beauties on the way - shops selling antics and local handicraft that make a worthy purchase. Overnight at hotel in Kalimpong.
Day 5: Kalimpong - Darjeeling
After breakfast, prepare for your transfer to Darjeeling (7380 ft/2250 mts) Distance From Kalimpong to Darjeeling : 70 kms/3-4 hrs). Overnight at hotel in Darjeeling.
Day 6: Darjeeling Full Day Tour With Tiger Hill
Spend your day today witnessing a magnificent sunrise over the Himalayas and exploring local tourist attractions. To watch the blaze of rapidly changing colors of the snow peaks as the sun strikes, set out early in the morning, before dawn (4 am), to the highest point in Darjeeling Tiger Hill (2590 m) – for views of a breathtaking sunrise and its reflection rays over the Kanchenjunga Ranges and other impressive Himalayan peaks. On the way back to your hotel, visit Batasia Loop and Ghoom Monastery. Expected arrival time at hotel: 7 am. After freshening up and a hearty breakfast at your hotel, visit the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, Tensing Gumpo Rock, Happy Valley Tea Estate (outer view), Japanese temple & Peace Pagoda, Labong Race Course & Rope Way. End your lovely city tour day with an overnight stay at hotel in Darjeeling.