Sikkim & Darjeeling Delight 5N/6D

Itinerary

1. Day 1

   On arrival at NJP Railway Station / Bagdogra Airport, you will be met by our driver who will assist you to board your vehicle to Gangtok. On arrival check into the hotel and enjoy the day at leisure.

   • GANGTOK: At an altitude of 1750 m, Gangtok became the state capital in the Mid-19th century and has undergone rapid development since then, the downtown area is dominated by huge government buildings decorated with traditional Buddhist symbols. Gangtok is also a testing ground for people traveling to North Sikkim. Surrounded by Monasteries and Orchids, Gangtok is truly a traveller's delight. OVERNIGHT AT GANGTOK.

2. Day 2

   Breakfast at the hotel later proceed to sightseeing in Gangtok visiting Tashi View Point,Hanuman Tok,Ganesh Tok,Enchey Monastery,Flower Exhibition Centre,Do Drul Chorten,Namgyal Institute of Tibetology,Cottage Industry,Rope Way & Bakthang Falls.

3. Day 3

   Breakfast at the hotel and full day excursion toTsomgo Lake (Changu Lake) which is 35 Kms from Gangtok at an altitude of 12,400 feet. The lake derives its waters from melting snow off the surrounding mountains. Legends say that lamas could forecast the future by studying the colour of the lake’s waters & Also New Baba Mandir.

   (Note: Nathula Pass Closed on Monday).

   (Nathula Pass Extra Cost 5,000 - 5,500 Per Vehicle).
   
   SPECIAL NOTE FOR NATHULA PASS : Dear Guest as GOVT has prohibited Sharing Nathula Pass entry so, if you want to do the excursion of Nathula Pass then having a private SUV model [ Innova/Xylo/Sumo/Bolero/Max ] is compulsory.

4. Day 4

   Breakfast at the hotel later proceed Darjeeling. Darjeeling is a town in India's West Bengal state, in the Himalayan foothills. Once a summer resort for the British Raj elite, it remains the terminus of the narrow-gauge Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, or “Toy Train,” completed in 1881. It's famed for the distinctive black tea grown on plantations that dot its surrounding slopes. Its backdrop is Mt. Kanchenjunga, among the world’s highest peaks.

5. Day 5

   Early morning visit Tiger Hill to see a beautiful sunrise and Himalayan Range like Kanchandzonga, Mount Everest etc. One can see the horizon changing colours just before sunrise and then the entire Himalayan range turns golden. It is truly a majestic sight and Ghoom Monastery which is the oldest Monastery in the area which was built in 1875 and one can see the image of Mythey Buddha 15ft. height on the way back from Kanchendzonga View Point. Then visit Batasia Loop and transfer to the hotel. Breakfast at the hotel and proceed for a city tour visiting Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (closed on Thursday) which was started by Tenzing Norgay after he climbed Mt. Everest, Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park (closed on Thursday), Tibetan Refugee Centre (closed on Sunday), Tenzing Rock / Gombu Rock, Tea Estate (from outside), Japanese Peace Pagoda.

   Note: Tiger hill pass / coupons subject to availability & it’s free of cost – It will be restricted to not more than 600 cab / day – Based on coupons given by Sadar traffic office only a day in advance.

6. Day 6

   Breakfast at the hotel and drive to Bagdogra Airport / NJP Railway Station in time for flight/train to onward destination.

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