The Queen of Hills of the east, Darjeeling is one of the erstwhile colonial summer capitals of the region. The mist shrouded mountain ranges and undulating tea plantations are what draw tourists from across the country to this enchanting destination. The star attractions of a Darjeeling holiday include the Batasia Loop, a martyrs memorial and the famed Botanical Gardens, typical feature at most hill stations.
2 night(s) in Darjeeling
2 night(s) in Gangtok
2 night(s) in Lachung
1 night(s) in Gangtok
Day 01: New Jalpaiguri Railway Station / Ixb Airport – Darjeeling (98 Kms / 3 Hrs)
Day 02: Darjeeling Sightseeing
Early Morning (at 04:00 am) drive to Tiger hill to watch the spectacular sunrise over Mt. Khangchendzongha (28,208 ft. Worlds 3rd highest peak), on your way back visit Ghoom Monastery and Batasia Loop. After breakfast visit Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, P.N. Zoological Park (Thursday closed), Tenzing Rock, Tibetan Refugee self-help Centre (Sunday closed), Tea Garden (outer view), Ropeway and Japanese Temple. Evening free for shopping or leisure. Overnight stay at Darjeeling.
Day 03: Darjeeling – Gangtok (115 Kms / 4 Hrs) Local Sightseeing
After breakfast proceeds to picturesque drive to Gangtok (5,480 ft.). On arrival check-in to your hotel. Afternoon proceed for a city tour visiting Flower show, Cottage Industry and Handicraft Centre, Institute of Tibetology, Dro-dul Chorten, Ranka Monastery and Banjakhri Falls (maximum 3-4 hours). Overnight stay at Gangtok.
Day 04: Excursion To Tsomgo Lake And Baba Mandir
After breakfast start for an excursion to Tsomgo Lake (12,400 ft.) and Baba Mandir (13,200 ft.) which is 55 kms one way from Gangtok city. Overnight stay at Gangtok.
Day 05: Gangtok – Lachung (116 Kms / 6 Hrs)
After breakfast pick up from hotel and transfer to Lachung (8,800 ft). Enroute visit Singhik View point, Seven Sister Waterfall, Naga Waterfall, Arrive Lachung by evening. Overnight stay at Lachung.
Day 06: Lachung – Yumthang Valley Excursion
After breakfast proceed to Yumthang Valley which is Known as Valley of Flowers (11800 Ft / 3598 Mts / 25 Kms / 1 ½ hours one way). On the way back, visit Hot Spring considered to have medicinal properties. Back to resort. Overnight stay at Lachung.
Day 07: Lachung – Gangtok (116 Kms / 6 Hrs)
After breakfast departure for Gangtok, enroute witness the wonderful Bheema and Twin waterfalls. On arrival at Gangtok check-in to your hotel. Overnight stay at Gangtok.
Day 08: Gangtok – New Jalpaiguri Railway Station / Ixb Airport (125 Kms / 4 Hrs)