Glimpses of Darjeeling and Sikkim

Arrive NJP/Bagdogra and transfer to Darjeeling (98 Km). Arrive Darjeeling and check in at hotel.

Darjeeling ‘Queen of Hills’ is a situated between Nepal, Bhutan and Sikkim at an altitude of 7000 Ft. Winding roads, pleasant weather, lush green hills, rolling carpets of Tea gardens, omnipresent view of snow capped mountains, 150 years old steam powered narrow gauge train (Toy Train), Tibetan Buddhist monastery is what greets the visitors here. A walk along the Mall or visit to Observatory Hill and mouth local foods are some of the things one can do here.
Overnight at hotel.

Early morning drive through Oak, Magnolia and Bamboo forests to for a sunrise excursion to Tiger Hill (8000 ft.). Enjoy mesmerizing color display on the Kanchenjunga mountain range with first ray of rising sun. One can also see summit of Mount Everest on the clear day from here. Return to Darjeeling stopping by en route to visit Ghoom Monastery and Batasia Loop that commands a panoramic view of the Darjeeling town and snowcapped mountains.

Later in the morning half day sightseeing tour of Darjeeling visiting Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (Closed on Thursday), Ropeway, Tenzing & Gumbo Rock, Tibetan Refugee Self Help Center (Closed on Sunday), Peace Pagoda.

Afternoon at leisure (walk around The Mall or explore markets or take a toy train ride – at an extra cost).
Overnight at hotel.

Morning drive to Gangtok (114 Km). Arrive Gangtok and check in at hotel.

Gangtok the capital of Sikkim a small hill state in the Eastern Himalaya on the Indo-China border is the nerve centre of political and commercial activities. Situated on the lap of Mt. Kanchenjunga the third highest mountain in the world, Sikkim is one of the most beautiful places in the world. Omni present view of the mountains, picturesque landscape dotted with colourful Tibetan Buddhist monasteries, smiling faces is what welcomes you to this place.

Afternoon proceed on a half day sightseeing tour of Gangtok visiting Directorate of Handicrafts & Handloom, Research Institute of Tibetology, Do Drul Chorten, Enchey Monastery, Flower Show etc.
Overnight at hotel.

Morning depart on a day return excursion to sacred high altitude Changu (Tsomgo) Lake and Baba Mandir. A 40 Km (one way) drive through picturesque Rhododendron forest of Kyongnosla Alpine Sanctuary home to the endangered Red Panda and Blood Pheasant will take you Changu Lake (12310 Ft.) – one will observe the nature’s bounty here and also enjoy a short Yak ride (at an extra cost). Also, visit nearby Baba Mandir (Memorial of Baba Harbhajan Singh at 132000 Ft.).

One can opt for an extension of this excursion to Nathu-la (Pass) 14,400 Ft. (at an extra cost). Nathu-la is 20 Km beyond Changu Lake on Indo-China boarder and commands a panoramic view of Chumbi Valley in Tibet on a clear day.

Note: Nathu-la will remain closed to visitors on Mondays and Tuesdays
Overnight at hotel.

In time transfer to NJP/ Bagdogra (131 Km). Enquire Now