Explore the beauty of North East with 7 Days Darjeeling, Kalimpong, & Gangtok Holiday Tour Package, this is a must visit destination of India.
Day 01: Arrival and Transfer to Darjeeling
Pick from New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport for the transfer – Darjeeling – Nearly 105 kilometers 3 ½ – 4 hours drive – At an height of 2123 meters / 70001 feet lies the land of breathtaking beauty, sloping tea gardens with spectacular views of the Mount Everest is the Queen of the hills – It is also home to the famous World Heritage train – The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR) – Check into hotel. Over Night stay at Darjeeling.
Day 02: Darjeeling Local Sight Seeing (Half Day)
Early morning at around 3:45 AM drive to 8000 feet / 2440 meters through primitive forests of oak, magnolia to Tiger Hill to view sunrise over Kanchendzonga Peak (subject to clear weather) – On the way back visit Ghoom Monastery, Peace memorial & Batasia Loop – On the way back visit Ghoom Monastery, Peace memorial & Batasia Loop – Back to hotel for breakfast – After breakfast rest for half an hour After breakfast next round of sightseeing – Half Day city tour includes Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (Closed on Thursday), Ropeway, Tensing Gumpo Rock, Tibetan Refugee Self Help Centre (Closed on Sunday), Tea Estate, Natural History Museum (Sunday Closed), Peace Pagoda – Back to hotel – Late afternoon and evening free to stroll around the area – Overnight stay at Darjeeling.
Day 03: Transfer to Kalimpong & Sightseeing
Early morning Breakfast – After breakfast drive 65 kilometers 1 ½ – 2 hours transfer to the Kalimpong – Kalimpong situated on the foothills of the Himalayas is a green d estination at an altitude of 1243 meters / 4078 feet – It is a historical destinations with bustling market, colorful people and offers spectacular views of the Himalayan range – Check into hotel – Drive for sight seeing tour through scenic road to Forest Museum (Closed On Thursday), Deolo Hill, Hanuman Mandir, Dr Graham Homes, Durbin Monastery, Mangaldham, Pine View Nurseries (Cactus Only) – Back to Kalimpong Hotel–Overnight stay at Kalimpong.
Day 04: Transfer to Gangtok
After breakfast at hotel transfer to the Gangtok – 105 kilometers 2 – 2 ½ Hours drive to Gangtok – Capital of the 22nd State of India, Sikkim is one of the most beautiful hill station with varied options for tourist – It is known for the monastery, Orchids, High altitude Lake and butterflies – Gangtok suits all tourist due to its options i.e. tranquility to adventure, land of monastery, mystic rituals & festivals – Situated at an height of 1670 meters / 5480 feet and is the most visited spot of India – The road is along the River Teesta and is picturesque. Afternoon and evening free to roam around M G Road (Mall) or local Shopping center – Over Night stay at Gangtok
Day 05: Gangtok Local Sight Seeing (Full Day)
Morning breakfast – After breakfast drive for the city tour of Gangtok – Sightseeing will be for half day hence the drive will be easy and comfortable. Visit to Directorate of Handicrafts & Handloom, Research Institute of Tibetology, Do Drul Chorten (Stupa), Enchey Monastery, White Hall, Flower Show, Rumtek Monastery. The monastery where Nobel Laurete Dalai Lama took shelter while escaping from China, Botanical Garden Ganesh Tok, Hanuman Tok, Tashi View Point, Banjhakri Falls, one of the finest falls close to Gangtok, etc – Back to hotel – Over Night stay at Gangtok.
Day 06: Excursion to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir (Full Day)
Morning breakfast at hotel. Excursion to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir nearly 40 kilometers and 2 hours drive along the Kyongnosla Alpine Sanctuary, the home to the red panda and the blood pheasant with Rhododendron and other alpine trees along the road – Situated at an elevation of 3753 meters / 12310 feet – The Lake is oval shaped lake nearly 50 feet deep – Generally covered in snow for most of the year the year – This lake is home to the Brahmini ducks & many migratory birds – Nearby is the sacred Baba Mandir known to be a very holy site for all – Nathu La Pass to Republic of China is nearly 20 kilometers and is optional tour – Back to Gangtok – Over Night stay at Gangtok.
Day 07: Gangtok to Siliguri – Siliguri / Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB)
After breakfast transfer to Siliguri / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) – Forwarding Journey.