Darjeeling Gangtok
7D / 6N
Apr-jan
2-100
English
About This Tour
Highlights
- Tiger Hill (Kanchenjunga Ranges) - Glows golden during sunrise—an unforgettable spectacle.
- Tsomgo Lake – is a stunning glacial lake nestled in the Himalayas of Sikkim, known for its serene beauty and changing colors.
- Gangtok - Gateway to the Himalayas with scenic views and spiritual charm.
- Rumtek Monastery - A peaceful retreat and pilgrimage spot, echoing chants and colorful prayer flags.
- Darjeeling - A cool hill retreat with rolling tea gardens and vibrant local culture.
- Baba Harbhajan Singh temple - A unique shrine dedicated to the spirit of an Indian Army soldier.
- Namchi - Home to the replica of Chardham
- Temi Tea Garden - One of the famous tea estate in Darjeeling known for producing high-quality orthodox tea
Itinerary
Arrive at Bagdogra airport. Report to coach and proceed to Gangtok. It is the capital and largest town of Sikkim state. Gangtok means ‘Top of Hills’ as the city is located right in the middle of Himalayan range at an elevation of about 1700 mt. It is known for its scenic beauty and striking views of Mount Kanchenjunga, the third highest peak in the world.
Explore Gangtok by taking a city tour that includes Rumtek Monastery, Shanti view point, Nalanda Institute and Golden Stupa. Visit Do Drul Chorten Stupa and Institute of Tibetology. Take a rope way ride to have a panoramic view of the city. Visit Gangtok Orchidarium - Home to vibrant Himalayan orchids and exotic flowers in serene gardens, a perfect spot for everyone, showcasing Sikkim’s rich floral beauty and peaceful charm. Later visit Hanuman tok and Ganesh Mandir followed by shopping on the mall road.
Today will take a day trip to Tsomgo lake also called as Changu lake (Subject to Operation / Military Permissions). The name Tsomgo means “source of Water”. This is one of the few and awesome high altitude lakes in India situated at an altitude of 12300 ft. Changing seasons bring new colors to the lake waters, from sapphire blue in spring time to a dark inky green as winter approaches. We further proceed to visit the temple of Baba Harbhajan Singh, a ‘Hero of Nathula’ who died in 1968 while on duty.
Today make a move to Darjeeling.En-route visit One of the famous tea garden location in Darjeeling ‘’Temi Tea Garden’’.Later proceed to Chardham temple - the temple which has a replica of all Chardham Temples and the most incredible part is 87 ft statue of Lord Shiva at Namchi. Later in the evening arrive at Darjeeling.
Early morning visit Tiger Hill to enjoy sunrise on the Kanchanjunga Ranges followed by Batasia loop – created in 1919 as an engineering requirement for the toy train to be able to handle a steep gradient. Later visit the Peace Pagoda and Japanese Temple.
Visit Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI - Subject to operation). Enjoy the Mountaineering Documentary Show. HMI has an international reputation and has trained thousands of people from across the globe in mountaineering. Take a stop by Zoological Park, Tenzing Rock. Evening Free time for shopping.
Proceed to Bagdogra. Board the flight to your hometown. Tour Concludes.
Gallery
Included
- Accommodation on twin sharing basis for the duration of the tour in the itinerary.
- Meals as mentioned in the itinerary.
- Coach transfers from First day meeting point of the group to the last day of the dropping point of the group of the tour.
- All entrance fees of the sightseeing places mentioned in the itinerary.
- Services of the Tour Manager from the first day of meeting point to the last day dropping point of the tour.
- Cost of economy class return airfare from Mumbai / region (if specifically mentioned) for Airport-to-Airport Tours.
- Cost of any internal airfare if specified in the itinerary.
Not Included
- Cost of Rail or Airfare to and from the meeting and dropping place of the tour except Airport to Airport Tours / specifically mentioned in the tour itinerary.
- Cost of any individual Airport / Railway station transfer
- Any Increase in the Airfare / Hotel tariff charges.
- Any Increase in the fuel surcharge or any kind of taxes levied by the respective government or statutory bodies.
- Cost of extension of the validity or deviation from the route of the tour in case of Airport to Airport tours.
- Porterage(Coolie charges), laundry, wines & alcoholic beverages, mineral water (unless specified), telephone charges, shopping, all items of personal nature and also food and drinks not forming the part of the group menus.
- Extra stay pre/post tour.
