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 Lachen
1 night(s) in Lachung
1 night(s) in Gangtok
2 night(s) in Pelling
1 night(s) in Kalimpong
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)
After breakfast proceeds to picturesque drive to Gangtok (5,480 ft.). On arrival Check-in to your hotel. Rest of the day free for leisure. 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 – Lachen (122 Kms / 6 Hrs)
After breakfast pick up from hotel and transfer to Lachen (9,800 ft.). Enroute visit Singhik View point, Seven Sister Waterfall, Naga Waterfall, and arrive Lachen by evening. Dinner and Overnight stay at Lachen.
Day 06: Lachen – Chopta Valley – Gurudongmar Lake
Early Morning drive to Chopta Valley (13,200 ft.) and Gurudongmar Lake (17,100 ft.). Back to hotel. Overnight stay at Lachen.
Day 07: Lachen – Lachung (45 Kms / 2 Hrs)
After breakfast drive to Lachung (8,800 ft.). Arrive Lachung and Check in at your hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at Lachung.
Day 08: Lachung – Yumthang Valley Excursion – Gangtok
Early Morning drive to Yumthang Valley (11,800 ft. Known as Valley of Flowers). On the way back, visit Hot Spring considered to have medicinal properties. Back to resort for lunch and transfer to Gangtok, enroute witness the wonderful Bheema & Twin water falls. On arrival at Gangtok check-in to your hotel. Overnight stay at Gangtok.
Day 09: Gangtok – Pelling (120 Kms / 5 Hrs) Via Chardham
After breakfast start for Pelling (6,100 ft.). Enroute visit Temi Tea Garden, Samdruptse and Siddheshwar Dham (Chardham) in Namchi. On arrival check-in to your hotel. Overnight stay at Pelling.
Day 10: Pelling Sightseeing
After breakfast start for full day sightseeing. 1st Half tour - Darap village, Rimbi waterfalls, Sewaro Rock Garden, Khecheopalri Lake and Khangchendzongha waterfalls. In afternoon start for 2nd Half tour - Pemayangtse Monastery, Rabdantse Ruins, New Halipad Ground. Overnight stay at Pelling.
Day 11: Pelling – Kalimpong (105 Kms / 4 Hrs) Sightseeing
After breakfast drive to Kalimpong (4,100 ft.). On arrival check in to your hotel. Afternoon in visit Mangal Dham, Deolo Hills, Dr. Graham’s Home, Golf Garden, Durpin Dara Hill and Flower Nurseries. Overnight stay at Kalimpong.
Day 12: Kalimpong – New Jalpaiguri Railway Station / Ixb Airport (75 Kms / 3 Hrs)