About the trip
Wreathed in clouds, Gangtok, the capital city of Sikkim is located on a ridge at a height of 5500 feet. With a spectacular view of the Khangchendzonga, the town provides the perfect base for travel through the state. Darjeeling, nestled among rolling mountains, is a perfect destination for outdoor enthusiasts.
Accommodation
3 nights in Gangtok
Mayfair Hill Resort
2 nights in Darjeeling
Included in the price
Gangtok
- Sightseeing and transfers as per itinerary
- Full Day Sightseeing Tour with Pvt Transfers (Tshangu lake, Baba Mandir)
- Full Day Sightseeing Tour with Pvt Transfers (Rumtek Monastery, Jhakri Water Fall, Do-rul Chhorten, Research Institute of Tibetology (Closed on Sunday), Directorate of Handicraft.)
Darjeeling
- Sightseeing and transfers as per itinerary
- Full Day Sightseeing Tour with Pvt Transfers (Kanchenjunga Mountain, Ghoom Monastery, Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Japanese Temple & Peace Pagoda)
Gangtok
- Sightseeing and transfers as per itinerary
- Full Day Sightseeing Tour with Pvt Transfers (Tshangu lake, Baba Mandir)
- Full Day Sightseeing Tour with Pvt Transfers (Rumtek Monastery, Jhakri Water Fall, Do-rul Chhorten, Research Institute of Tibetology (Closed on Sunday), Directorate of Handicraft.)
Darjeeling
- Sightseeing and transfers as per itinerary
- Full Day Sightseeing Tour with Pvt Transfers (Kanchenjunga Mountain, Ghoom Monastery, Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Japanese Temple & Peace Pagoda)
Day-wise Itinerary
ExpandDay 1: Arrival New Jalpaiguri Railway Station / Bagdogra Airport - Gangtok
- On arrival at New Jalpaiguri Railway Station / Bagdogra Airport, you will be met by our local representative who will assist you to board your vehicle and tranfer you to Gangtok .
- On arrival, check in hotel and rest of the day at leisure.
Day 2: Gangtok Sighteeing
- After breakfast , go for a full day sightseeing covering Rumtek Monastery, Jhakri Water Fall, Do-drul Chorten, Research Institute of Tibetology (Closed on Sunday), Directorate of Handicraft & Handloom (Closed on Sunday) and Flower Show.
- Return to hotel by evening for overnight stay.
Day 3: Gangtok – Tshangu Lake & Baba Mandir Excursion
- After breakfast, start for excursion to Tshangu Lake . Situated at a height of 12400Feet / 3780 Meters / 43Kilo Meters in 3Hours one way, with an average depth of 50 Feet. The cool water of the Lake is perfectly attuned with the scenic beauty around.
- Later, visit Baba Mandir (13100Feet / 3994 Meters / 16Kilometers , 1Hour one way from Tshangu Lake. It is dedicated to “Baba” Harbhajan Singh, who was a soldier of the Indian Army. He died near the Nathula Pass in eastern Sikkim. Two shrines have been built to show reverence to Baba Harbhajan Singh.
- Return to Gangtok by evening for overnight stay in hotel.
Day 4: Gangtok - Darjeeling (110kms/approx 3.5hrs)
- After breakfast , transfer to Darjeeling.
- On arrival, check in and rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 5: Darjeeling
- Early morning tour to Tiger Hills (8482 Feet / 2586 Meters at around 4 AM) to view sunrise over Kanchendzonga Peak (subject to clear weather).On the way back visit Ghoom Monastery & Batasia Loop.
- Return to hotel and after breakfast go for a half-day sightseeing of Japanese Temple, Peace pagoda, Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park & Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (Closed on Thursday), Darjeeling Ropeway Ride (Ticket cost not included & will be approx INR 180.00 per person) Tenzing & Gombu Rock, Tibetan Refugee Self-Help Center (Closed on Sunday) & panoramic view of Tea Estate.
- Return by late evening and overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 6: Darjeeling - new Jalpaiguri Railway Station/ Bagdogra Airport (66kms /approx 2.5hrs)
After breakfast , transfer to New Jalpaiguri Railway Station / Bagdogra Airport for your onward connecting train/flight with memories of a lifetime trip.
