Darjeeling – A holidayer’s delight and Gangtok. The main highlights of Darjeeling are trip to Tiger hills to catch a glimpse of sunrise over Kanchandzonga, Batasia Loop–the point where the rail tracks spiral around over itself through a tunnel and different cultural sites like Ghoom Monastery, Peace Pagoda and Japanese temple.
Day 1: New Jalpaiguri/bagdogra–darjeeling
On arrival in New Jalpaiguri Railway station/ Bagdogra Airport, our representative would meet you and transfer you to Darjeeling (100 Kms/4hrs). Check in at the hotel after arrival. Rest of the day is at leisure. After relaxation you can go outside for a walk in the local markets to buy something special of the place. Dinner and overnight stay is at hotel in Darjeeling.
Day 2: Darjeeling
Very early in the morning (at around 0300 hrs), we take you to Tiger Hill to catch a glimpse of sunrise over Kanchandzonga (Subject to clear weather conditions). On the way back you can see Batasia Loop–the point where the rail tracks spiral around over itself through a tunnel and over a hilltop to reduce the gradient of ascent and Ghoom Monastery. Evening is free for leisure activities or for a joy train ride in Toy Train (optional). Dinner and overnight stay is at Darjeeling hotel.
Day 3: Darjeeling
After breakfast, we will take you for a full day excursion trip of Darjeeling including HMI (Himalayan Mountaineering Institute), Zoological Gardens, and Dhirdham temple, Happy Valley Tea Estate, Tenzing, Gombu Rock, Peace Pagoda and Japanese temple. Dinner and overnight stay is at hotel in Darjeeling.
Day 4: Darjeeling – Gangtok
After breakfast, we will take transfer you to Gangtok (100 Kms/3hrs). After relaxation we take you for a half day excursion trip of Gangtok including Ganesh Tok and Hanuman Tok and Namgyal Institute of Tibetology, Banjhakari Falls, Tashi View Point etc, Rumtek Monastery etc. Overnight stay and dinner is in hotel.
Day 5: Gangtok
Day 6: Gangtok– New Jalpaiguri/bagdogra
After breakfast, it would be departure for New Jalpaiguri Railway Station/Bagdogra Airport (110 kms/4 hours) for onward/return journey