Himalayan North East: Gangtok & Darjeeling (Premium)

Itinerary at a glance

Highlights

• Excursion to Tsomgo Lake and Baba Mandir (53 Kms. / 3 Hrs. one-way)
• Gangtok Full Day Local Sightseeing
• Gangtok - Darjeeling (100 Kms. / 4 Hrs.)
• Darjeeling Full Day Sightseeing with Tiger Hill
• 5 nights in 4-Star hotels with breakfast & dinner

Day-by-day itinerary

1. 1
   Day 1Arrival day

   NJP Rly Station / IXB Airport - Gangtok (128 Kms. / 5 Hrs)

   Overnight: GangtokMeals: DinnerAirport pickup

   On arrival at IXB / NJP you will be received by our office executive who will assist you to board your vehicle to Gangtok. Upon arrival proceed to the hotel for check-in; the evening is free for leisure. Overnight stay at Gangtok.

2. 2
   Day 2

   Excursion to Tsomgo Lake and Baba Mandir (53 Kms. / 3 Hrs. one-way)

   Overnight: GangtokMeals: Breakfast, DinnerSightseeing

   After breakfast, in the morning, start for excursion to Tsongmo Lake (12400Ft / 3780 Mts / 43Kms in 3Hrs one way from Gangtok) &through Kyongnosla Alpine Sanctuary and Baba Mandir (13100Ft / 3994 Mts / 16Kms in 1Hrs one way from Tshangu Lake) (no entry for foreigner national, they are allowed to visit till Tshangu Lake, with a valid permit. They also have to be 02 & above is number to visit 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 perfectly attuned with the scenic beauty around. Back to Gangtok and Overnight at Gangtok. (Incase of Landslide or due to any other reasons if Tshangu Lake is closed then an alternate sightseeing will be provided) Supplement cost for Nathula pass will be INR per vehicle, it will be closed on Monday & Tuesday and subjected to permit availability.

3. 3
   Day 3

   Gangtok Full Day Local Sightseeing

   Overnight: GangtokMeals: Breakfast, DinnerSightseeing

   Handicraft and Handloom, Flower show, Ganesh tok and Tashi view point, Gonjang Monastery, Bakthang Waterfalls, Do Drol Chorten, Namgyal Institute of Tibetology, Enchay Monastery, Ropeway, Hanuman Tok. Night stay at Gangtok.

4. 4
   Day 4

   Gangtok - Darjeeling (100 Kms. / 4 Hrs.)

   Overnight: DarjeelingMeals: Breakfast, DinnerTransfer

   Check out and travel from Gangtok to Darjeeling (about 100 km, roughly 4 hours by road). Check in to your hotel in Darjeeling. Darjeeling is famous for its tea gardens, the UNESCO-listed Darjeeling Himalayan Railway 'toy train' and views of Kanchenjunga.

5. 5
   Day 5

   Darjeeling Full Day Sightseeing with Tiger Hill

   Overnight: DarjeelingMeals: Breakfast, DinnerSightseeing

   Early morning excursion to Tiger Hill (8364 Ft / 2550 Mts) at around 3:45 am for viewing sunrise over Kanchendzonga Peak (if the weather is favorable), while returning visit to Ghoom Monastery, Peace Memorial, and Batasia Loop. After breakfast at the hotel you will depart for Half day city tour of Darjeeling. This includes sightseeing at Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (closed on Thursday), Ropeway Tenzing and Gombu Rock, Tibetan Refugee Self-Help Center (closed on Sunday), Tea Estate, Peace Pagoda. Overnight stay at Darjeeling.

6. 6
   Day 6Departure day

   Darjeeling - NJP Rly Station / IXB Airport (75 Kms. / 3 Hrs.)

   Meals: BreakfastAirport drop

   After breakfast, check out of your hotel. Darjeeling - NJP Rly Station / IXB Airport (75 Kms. / 3 Hrs.). Your holiday ends here, with memories to treasure.

Your hotels

Premium hotels (4-Star), breakfast & dinner included. Hotels are listed as “or similar”.

Inclusions