The capital of the state of Sikkim, Gangtok is an attractive tourist destination, reflecting a unique ambience which derives from its happy blend of tradition and modernity. Alongside the deeply felt presence of stupas and monasteries, Gangtok also bustles like any other thriving town.
Day 1: Arrival In Gangtok
Day 2: Tshangu Lake & Baba Mandir Excursion
Day 3: Gangtok Sightseeing - Pelling
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 Pelling (6000 ft). Distance from Gangtok To Pelling : 132 kms/5 hrs. Overnight at hotel in Pelling.
Day 4: Pelling Sightseeing - Kalimpong (92kms/approx 4hrs 15minutes)
After breakfast, get ready for a local sightseeing tour of Pelling. Sites Visited : Rimbi Waterfalls, Rimbi Rock Garden, Pemayanchi Monastery, Kechopalri Monastery, Kanchenjunga Waterfalls and Khechopalri Lake (6000 ft/1829 mts) - a holy Buddhist lake that is believed to make any wish come true. Rumor also has it that when a leaf falls on its placid water surface, it is picked by a bird instantly and thus the water surface is always free of leaves. After lunch, prepare for your transfer to Kalimpong (3937 ft/1200 mts). Distance From Pelling to Kalimpong : 116 kms/5-6 hrs. Overnight stay at hotel in Kalimpong.
Day 5: Kalimpong Sightseeing - Darjeeling (70 Kms/approx 3 Hrs)
After breakfast today, set out on a delightful sightseeing tour of Kalimpong. Sites Visited: Jelapla View Point, Pine View Point, Chitra Bhanu & Kalim Temple, Jang-Dong-Palriffo Brang, Durbin Dara Hills, Flower Nurseries, Cactus Sanctuary, Mangal Dham, Dr Graham's Homes complex with its historic church & well maintained grounds founded by a Scottish missionary. Enjoy the scenic beauties on the way - shops selling antics and local handicraft that make a worthy purchase. Later, prepare for a 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.