Darjeeling and Gangtok Tour Package
Tour Overview
Sikkim & Darjeeling are the panoramic sites with surprises of all kinds. A wonderful kaleidoscope of Himalayan culture, scenery, mountain ranges interspersed with passes and an unbelievable array of flora and fauna these mystical lands cherish the enthusiasm of every traveller!
Tour Highlights
Tsomgo Lake
Baba Mandir
Nathula Pass
Gurudongmar Lake
Yumthang Valley
Namchi Chardham
Ravangla Buddha Park
Tiger Hill
Itinerary
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.
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 & AlsoNew Baba Mandir. (Note: Nathula Pass Closed on Monday).
Post Breakfast around 10.00 a.m. take the transfer to Lachen (8610ft). On your way visit Singhik View Point, Seven Sister Waterfalls, Naga WaterFalls.
Early morning proceeds on a half day excursion to Gurudongmar Lake (17,800 Ft) (this milky lake is considered as the sacred place both by Hindu & Buddhist. It is believed that Guru Padmasambhava had touched the lake whilst he visited Tibet through this place) and same day transfer to Lachung. (Kala Pathar Extra Cost 3500-4000 Per Vehicle).
Early morning proceeds on aexcursion to Yumthang Valley (Valley Of Fowers) (11800 Ft / 3598 Mts / 25 Kms / 1 ½ hours one way). After that Transfer to Gangtok. (Zero Point Extra Cost 3500-4000 Per Vehiecle).
Breakfast at the hotel later proceed Pelling. Pelling is at the altitude of 2000meters, where the temperature in summer goes up to 25 degrees Celcius and comes down to 1 degree Celcius in winters. It is quite warm and pleasant in summer. The monsoon season is from July to September.
After Breakfast embark on a sightseeing tour of pelling covering - Kanchenjunga falls, Penyang Monastery, Rimbi Waterfall, Khecheopalri Lake, Orange Garden, Rabdentse Ruins Sky Walk (Singshore Bridge 2500 Per Vehicle).
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.
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. Est. Travel Time: 8 hours
Breakfast at the hotel and drive to Bagdogra Airport / NJP Railway Station in time for flight/train to onward destination.
Inclusions
- Accommodation is on twin sharing basis.
- Meals : As per itinerary.
- Transfers from one place to another.
- Sightseeing in private cars.
- Vehicle will be provided based on the itinerary.
- All current taxes such as hotel taxes and transportation taxes.
Exclusions
- Entrance fees at the monuments/ temples.
- Meals not mentioned in inclusions.
- Personal Expenses / Purchase of things / Parking Extra
- Any kind of insurance
- Any increase in the govt. taxes and state taxes
- Ac Charges For Vehicle
- Room Heater Charges
- Anything not in inclusions is excluded
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