Package # NE 02
Mesmerizing Sikkim with Darjeeling Tour Package
(07 Nights/ 08 Days)
Darjeeling - 02 Nights, Pelling - 02 Night, Gangtok - 02 Nights, Kalimpong - 01 Night
Day 01: Bagdogra/New Jalpaiguri - Gangtok ( 110 kms/4 hrs)
Arrival at (IXB) Bagdogra / (NJP) New Jalpaiguri Railway station, and transfer to Darjeeling. Check-in to hotel. Check out your refreshing surroundings, munch away steaming momos, take
a stroll on the hilly roads or simply relax and breathe in the cool mountain breeze. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 02 - Excursion to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir/Nathula (40 kms/2 hrs/each way)
After morning breakfast visit the borders between India and China. There is no dearth of tourist attractions in Gangtok with places to visit like Tsomgo Lake and Baba Harbhajan Mandir. Today, get ready to range over these two iconic tourist attractions in Gangtok. Tsomgo Lake is situated at a height of 12,400 feet featuring exceptional views and plaid waters. However, Baba Mandir is a temple dedicated to Major Baba Harbhajan Singh who sacrificed his life for the nation.
Optionally, You can also visit the strategic pass- Nathula Pass, offshoot the Old Silk Road. However, the permit is subject to availability. After an exciting day, return back to the hotel and overnight stay.
Day 03: Gangtok - Pelling (120 Kms/6 hrs)
Post a fresh & delicious breakfast; proceed for a Half Day city tour of Gangtok. the itinerary consists of tourist attractions like Handicrafts & Handloom, Do Drul Chorten (Stupa), Bakthang Water, Flower Show –You will be transferred to the hilly regions of Pelling. On a clear day you can get a clear view of Himalayan range with snow-capped mount Pandim, Kumbhakarna, Rathong, Khangchendzonga ,Zopuno, Shimbho, Nursing, Sinolchu etc - Check into hotel as per your itinerary – Evening free to roam around the hotel - Over Night stay at Pelling.
Day 04: Pelling
After breakfast at the hotel, Drive for Full Day Sight Seeing. The routes are forested and the botanical and zoological richness is inspiring. Places of visit are Rimbi water Falls, Kechopalri Lake, Kechopalri Monastery, Kanchenjunga water Falls, Pemayangtse Monastery, Rabdantse Ruins, the scenic view from the top of the ruin to the mystic heights of Kanchendzonga ranges is something to be cherished. Back to hotel. Evening free to roam around the helipad or Shopping centre. Over Night stay at Pelling.
Day 05: Pelling - Darjeeling (80 kms/ 4 hrs)
Wake up to a hearty breakfast at the hotel checkout from the hotel as you will be transferred to Darjeeling today.Breathe in the delicious aroma of tea as you ride through the winding roads to this charming little hill town. On reaching Darjeeling, check in to the hotel and enjoy a relaxing night in the arms of Darjeeling.
Day 06: Darjeeling
Early morning at around 3:45 AM drive through primitive forests of oak, magnolia to Tiger Hill to view Sunrise over Khanchendzonga Peak (subject to clear weather) – On the way back visit Ghoom Monastery, Peace memorial & Batasia Loop – Enjoy a cup of piping hot Darjeeling tea at one of the tea stalls. Come back to your hotel for breakfast and rest for a while.Later in the day visit the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (Closed on Sunday & Govt. Holidays), Make sure to take your kids to visit the Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park (Closed on Sunday & Govt. Holidays), and the Tibetan Refugee Centre (Closed on Sunday & Govt. Holidays) , Tea Estate Paranomic view, Peace Pagoda, Tenzing & Gombu Rock & Natural History Museum (Closed on Sunday & Govt. Holidays) for an amazing experience. Rummage through souvenirs at the market in Mall Road and buy lovely trinkets. Return to your hotel in the evening stay overnight.
Day 07: Darjeeling - Kalimpong (50 kms/2 hrs)
Post a fresh & delicious breakfast and checkout from the hotel as you will be transferred to Kalimpong today. On your arrival, complete hassle free check in formalities and Proceed for half day sight-seeing the itinerary consist Deolo Hill, Durbin Monastery, Pine View Nurseries & Cactus Garden. Head to the hotel room for a comfortable overnight stay.
Day 08: Kalimpong - New Jalpaiguri / Bagdogra (75 kms/3 hrs)
Wake up to a beautiful day and relish a hearty breakfast. A representative will transfer you to the railway station or the airport from where you can board your train/flight back home.