General
(8 nights / 9 days)
Highlights
4 nights Darjeeling
1 night Kalimpong
3nights Gangtok
Itinerary
Day 01 Arrive – Darjeeling (approx.75 kms – 03 hrs drive)
On arrival at NJP Railway Station / (IXB) Bagdogra Airport, Meet & Greet by our local representative, who will assist you to board your vehicle to Darjeeling. On arrival check-in to your hotel. Rest of the day free at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 02 Darjeeling sightseeing
Early morning tour to Tiger Hills (8364 Ft / 2550 Mts at around 4 AM) to view sunrise over Kanchendzonga Peak (subject to clear weather). On the way back visit Ghoom Monastery & Batasia Loop.
After breakfast enjoy a half day city tour covering Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, P.N. Zoological Park (closed on Thursday) Tenzing Rock, Tibetan Refugee Centre (closed on Sunday), Tea Garden (outer view), and Japanese Temple. Evening free for shopping.
Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 03 Mirik Excursion
After breakfast full day excursion trip to Mirik Lake via Indo-Nepal Border (Extra vehicle charges will be applicable for Nepal Border to Pasupati Market). Mirik is famous for its man-made Sumendu Lake, Cardamom plantations and Tea Estates. (One can do Boating on direct payment basis in lake). In evening return to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 04 Darjeeling
This Day is for your leisure. No Car Service will be there. Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 05 Darjeeling – Kalimpong (Approx. 57 Kms / 03 Hrs. drive)
Morning Breakfast at Hotel. After breakfast drive to Kalimpong. On arrival check-in to your hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 06 Kalimpong – Gangtok (Approx 75 Kms / 03 Hrs. drive)
Morning Breakfast at Hotel. After breakfast transfer to Gangtok (5,500 ft.). On arrival check-in to your hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 07 Gangtok (Trip to Tsomgo Lake + Baba Mandir)
After breakfast, early morning (07:00 – 07:30 Hrs) start for half day excursion to Tshangu Lake – situated at a height of 12400Ft / 3780 Mts / 43Kms in 3Hrs one way, with an average depth of 50 ft. The cool water of the Lake is considered sacred by the local people & is perfectly attuned with the scenic beauty around. Next process further 12Kms to visit the Baba Harvajan Singh Temple depending upon the weather condition. Return to Hotel in the afternoon & evening free for shopping and own activities. Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 08 Gangtok Local Sightseeing
After Breakfast Start for a Full day city tour covering Tashi view point, Ganesh Tok, Hanuman Tok, Flower show, Cottage Industry and Handicraft Centre, Institute of Tibetology, Dro-dul Chorten, Enchey Monastery & Banjakhri Falls. Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 09 Gangtok – NJP Rly. Stn./Bagdogra airport (Approx.120 kms / 05 Hrs. drive)
After breakfast check out from hotel in time and take the departure transfer to New Jalpaiguri Railway Station / Bagdogra Airport for your onward journey.
This is a suggested itinerary. We can customize your holidays as per your requirement. Please do send us your query and we shall revert to you as early as possible.