Darjeeling is one of the oldest hill stations in India, and has plenty of options, both for those seeking a lazy getaway from the hot plains, as well as nature enthusiasts and adrenaline junkies. Gangtok is a cosmopolitan town which offers the tourist all possible amenities. Hotels are available in a range of prices along with a variety of eateries serving cuisine for all tastes. Shopping complexes, cyber cafes, night clubs and pool parlours abound for those so inclined.
2 night(s) in Gangtok
2 night(s) in Lachung
1 night(s) in Gangtok
2 night(s) in Darjeeling
Day 01 : New Jalpaiguri Railway Station / Ixb Airport – Gangtok (About 125 Kms / 4 Hrs)
Meet & Greet on arrival at New Jalpaiguri Railway Station / IXB airport & transfer to Gangtok – “The Capital City of Sikkim”. On arrival check-in to your hotel & rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay will be at Gangtok.
Day 02 : Gangtok (Trip To Tsomgo Lake + Baba Mandir)
Start for a half day excursion trip of Tsomgo Lake (12,400 ft.) & Baba Harbhajan Singh Memorial (13200 ft) 52 kms from Gangtok city. Lake freezes completely during the winter and is much revered by the locals. Overnight stay will be at Gangtok.
Day 03 : Gangtok –lachung (About 117 Kms / 6 Hrs)
This morning (at 9.00 am) pick up from hotel at Gangtok & drive to Lachung (altitude 8610 ft). Enroute visit Singhik View point, Seven Sisters Water Falls, Naga Water Falls. On arrival check in to your hotel. Overnight stay will be at Lachung.
Day 04 : Lachung –yumthang Excursion (24 Km. & 11,800 Ft)
Early Morning visit Yumthang-valley (known as Valley of Flowers), Yumthang is the summer grazing ground of the Yaks & winter playgrounds of Yetis. On the way back visit Hot Spring considered to have medicinal properties. Back to hotel for lunch. Spent afternoon interacting with the local people and their day-to-day activities and lifestyle. Overnight stay will be at Lachung.
Day 05 : Lachung- Gangtok (About 117kms/6 Hrs)
After breakfast (8.00 am) take the transfer to Gangtok Enroute witness the beautification of the wonderful Bheema & Twin Falls. On arrival at Gangtok check-in to your hotel. Overnight stay will be at Gangtok.
Day 06 : Gangtok Local Sightseeing - Darjeeling (About 98 Kms /4 Hrs).
After early breakfast half day local sightseeing tour of Gangtok covering Rumtek Monastery, Flower show, Botanical Garden, Dro-Dul Chorten, Institute of Tibetology, Flower show and Handicraft Centre. After lunch drive to Darjeeling which is one of the most magnificent Hill Resorts in the World. On arrival check-in to your hotel. Overnight stay will be at Darjeeling.
Day 07 : Darjeeling (Local Sightseeing)
Early Morning at 0400 am visit Tiger hill to watch the spectacular sunrise over Mt. Khangchendzonga (Worlds third highest peak), on your way back visit Ghoom Monastery and Batasia Loop. After breakfast visit Mountaineering Institute, P.N. Zoological Park (closed on Thursday) Tenzing Rock, Tibetan Refugee Self-help Centre (closed on Sunday), Tea Garden (outer view), and Japanese Temple. Evening free for Shopping. Overnight stay will be at Darjeeling.
Day 08 : Darjeeling – New Jalpaiguri Railway Station / Ixb Airport (About 90 Kms/3 Hrs)
Morning free for packing & personal activities. Check out from hotel in time and take the departure transfer to New Jalpaiguri Railway Station / IXB airport for your onward journey.