Glimpse of Himalaya Diamond Package

• Upon your meet and greet with our representative at Bagdogra Airport or at NJP Railway Station, a transfer will be arranged to the peaceful hill station of Gangtok. Check in at your hotel in this beautiful destination and start to get familiar with your surroundings. In the evening, set out on a shopping spree along the roads of main market area M.G Marg. Overnight stay in Gangtok.
• Distance from Bagdogra Airport to Gangtok: 130 kms/5 hrs.

• After breakfast, prepare for a full day excursion to glacial Tsomgo Lake (12,310 feet), and the temple of Baba Harbhajan Singh Mandir (a very holy site for all) – at a short distance of only 40 kms from Gangtok. Home to the Brahmini ducks and many migratory birds, the 1 kilometer long lake is oval shaped and nearly 50 feet deep. The surface reflects different colours with change of seasons and is held in great reverence by the local Sikkimese folk. Spend the evening in Gangtok for some recreational activities such as shopping and a delicious local dinner. Overnight stay in Gangtok.
• Sites Visited : Tsomgo Lake, Baba Mandir (if the lake is closed due a landslide or any other reason, alternate sightseeing will be provided).

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.

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.

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.

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.