Gangtok Darjeeling Tour Package
Tour Overview
Gangtok and Darjeeling are scenic treasures in northeast India. They are a beautiful depiction of the Himalayan culture and landscape, with mountain ranges interspersed with passes. They are adorned with a mind-blowing array of flora and fauna.
Tour Highlights
Tsomgo Lake | Baba Mandir | Nathula Pass | Hanuman Tok | 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 traveler's delight.
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). (Nathula Pass Extra Cost ).
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.
Breakfast at the hotel later proceeds to 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 the Himalayan Range like Kanchandzonga, Mount Everest, etc. One can see the horizon changing colors just before sunrise and then the entire Himalayan range turns golden. It is truly a majestic sight Ghoom Monastery which is the oldest Monastery in the area 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 passes/coupons are subject to availability & free of cost It will be restricted to not more than 600 cabs/day Based on coupons given by the Sadar traffic office only a day in advance.
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 inclusion is excluded
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