Darjeeling, a Himalayan city is internationally renowned as a tourist destination, along with its tea industry and the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Darjeeling is "hill town headquarters" of Darjeeling with a partially autonomous status within the West Bengal. The town is located in the Lesser Himalaya at an average elevation of 6,710 ft.
3 night(s) in Gangtok
2 night(s) in Darjeeling
Day 01 : Arrival At Airport
Upon arrival at Bagdogra Airport / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station, meet and greet and daparture to Gangtok ( 125 kms / 4.5 hrs. ).the gateway to Sikkim. Transfer to Hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overlooking by Himalayan Ranges, Gangtok is a beautiful City. Buddhism is a major religion in this area.
Day 02 : Gangtok
Visit Institute of Tibetology, Dordul Chholten Stupa, Rumtek Monastery, Ropeway Ride and Shanti view point.
Day 03 : Gangtok Sightseeing
Post breakfast, excursion to Tsangu Lake. In case, Tsangu lake is not accessible due to unfavourable climate conditions, we will visit Namachi Village, Namachi , meaning “Sky High”. Nestled among the hills at an elevation of 5,500 ft. it commands a panoramic view of the snow capped mountains and vast stretches of valley. Visit baba Mandir at the height of 13,500 feet.
Day 4: Darjeeling
Departure to Darjeeling ( 130 kms / 4 hrs. ), situated in North Bengal is Overlooked by Himalayan Ranges and surrounded by Tea Gardens. Upon arrival, transfer to Hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.
Day 5: Darjeeling
Early morning, visit Tiger Hills to witness the spectacular sunrise over the Kanchanjunga Mountains, enroute visit the famous Ghoom Monastery and Batasia loop. Later visit the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, the Himalayan Zoo, Japanese Temple, Rock garden, Gangamaiya Park and the Tibetan Handicraft Centre, enroute you will have a spectacular view of the Darjeeling Tea Gardens. Those who are interested to visit Botanical Garden can go their own.
Day 06 : Departure
Transfer to Bagdogra Airport / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (96 kms. / 4 hrs.) for onward journey enroute visit Pasupati Market (Nepal Border) and Mirik Lake (Natural lake) surrounded by Mountains and Pine trees.