Darjeeling sprawls over a west-facing slope in a confusing web of interconnecting roads and steep flights of steps. Expect an uphill hike to your hotel if arriving at the train station or jeep stand. It is certainly that Darjeeling in the post modern era comprises of six T’s -Tea, Teak, Tourism, Toy Train, Tiger Hill and Trekkers’ paradise.
2 night(s) in Darjeeling
1 night(s) in Pelling
2 night(s) in Gangtok
Day 1: Arrive At Darjeeling
Meet and greet at Airport / New Jalpaiguri railway station and transfer to Darjeeling Known as the 'Queen of the Hills', Darjeeling is one of the most famous hill stations in the world. Check in at the hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 2: Darjeeling (Full Day Tour)
Early in the morning before dawn at 4 AM proceed to Tiger hill to watch the breathtaking sunrise and its reflection rays over the khancendzonga ranges. On the way back visit Batasia loop and Ghoom monastery back to hotel at 7 AM. After freshen up and breakfast at the hotel visit to Himalayan mountaineering institute, padmaja Naidu Himalayan zoological park, Tenzing rock, Tibetan refugee self-help center, tea estate (outer view), Ava art gallery and Japanese temple, peace pagoda, Labong race course and rope way. Overnight stay at hotel in Darjeeling.
Day 3: Darjeeling To Pelling Half Day Sightseeing
Early breakfast and then drive to your next destination Pelling. Check into hotel. After lunch sightseeing tour covering Darap village, Khancendzonga waterfalls, Sewaro Rock Garden, Rimbi water Falls and Khachoedpalri Lake - a wish fulfilling sacred lake, Myth is that the birds do not allow a single leaf to fall on the surface of the lake. It is interesting to note that the shape of the lake is like a human footprint, Pemayangtse Monastery, Rabdantse Ruins, the scenic view from the top of the ruin to the mystic heights of Kanchenjunga ranges is something to be cherished, New Helipad Ground. The places to be covered will depend on the time left because driving at night is not advised. Overnight stay at hotel in Pelling.
Day 4: Pelling To Gangtok Local Sightseeing
Early breakfast and transfer to gangtok. Check into the hotel. After lunch visit to Directorate of handicrafts and handloom, research institute of Tibetology, do Drul chorten (stupa), Enchey monastery, white hall, flower show and Banzakhri falls. Back to hotel. Evening free to roam around m g road (mall) or local shopping center. There are few discotheques in Gangtok to spend time. Overnight stay at hotel in Gangtok.
Day 5: Tsomgo Lake And Baba Mandir
After breakfast depart for full day excursion trip to Tsomgo Lake (12400 feet) and Baba Harbhajan Singh Mandir which is only 32 km. from Gangtok, the lake is about 1 km long, oval in shape and 15 meters deep. The lake is considered sacred by the local people. Spend the evening at Gangtok for shopping and individual activity. Overnight stay at hotel in Gangtok. (In case of Land slide or any reason Tsomgo Lake is closed we will provided alternate sightseeing).
Day 6: Departure
After breakfast, transfer to New Jalpaiguri railway station / Bagdogra airport (125 kms / 05 Hrs) for your onward journey. Guest are advised to start early and not to rush.