Gangtok and Darjeeling Tour
4Night / 5Days
Sikkim and Darjeeling are the two most beautiful Himalayan states in India blessed with an abundance of natural beauty. This 4 Nights and 5 Days Tour Package is bundled with sightseeing and exploration of beautiful Gangtok along with the queen of the hills Darjeeling. All the famous and historical places of both regions are covered in this tour package along with the picturesque landscape, and cultural attraction of the region. Come explore the magical beauty of the two most popular hill stations with us.
Itinerary
Upon your arrival at the Airport/Railway station, you will be met and welcomed by our representative/driver. After around 5 hours of driving, you will reach Gangtok. Check-in into your hotel room and get refreshed. The evening is left to your leisure where you can explore around the street of MG Marg to get acquainted with the local lifestyle and do some shopping. You can taste some local delicacies if you are excited. Overnight stay in the Hotel
After breakfast gets ready for an adventurous and sublime experience through one of the highest motorable mountain roads to Tsomgo Lake, Baba Mandir, and Nathula Pass. * Tsomgo Lake at an elevation of 3753 m above sea level is a pristine and picturesque glacial lake. It offers breath-taking scenic beauty and is one of the holy lakes in Sikkim believed to have healing qualities. It is also home to many migratory birds * Baba Mandir is a holy shrine named after Indian Army captain Harbhajan Singh who died at the early age of 22 in the Indo - Pak war of 1965. He is still believed to be with us even after his tragic death. *Nathula Pass is the second highest pass at an altitude of 4310 m in the Dongkya Range of the Himalayas. It connects Sikkim to China. The landscape around Nathula pass is heavenly. Return to Gangtok the same way. Overnight stay at the Hotel
After breakfast in the morning drive towards the queen of the hills Darjeeling. The drive is through the beautiful Himalayan highway with captivating sights and beautiful landscapes. Upon reaching Darjeeling, check-in at the hotel and get refreshed. The evening is left to your leisure where you can explore around the famous small road to get acquainted with the local lifestyle and do some shopping. You can taste some local delicacies if you like. Overnight stay in the Hotel
Today is a day to explore Darjeeling. Darjeeling sightseeing starts early morning. * Wake up at 4 am to drive to Tiger Hill to witness the spectacular sunrise over the third highest peak in the world Mt Kanchenjunga. It is a sight to behold when the golden lights of the sun hit the peak of Kanchenjunga. * On the way back from Tiger Hill you will visit the Ghoom Monastery and the Batasia Loop. Ghoom monastery is one of the main monasteries in Darjeeling belonging to the Gelukpa or the Yellow Hat sect of Buddhism and is famous for its 15 feet statue of Maitreya Buddha. Batasia Loop is one of the picturesque points known for its uphill heritage train track. Upon arrival at the hotel refresh and take a healthy breakfast and leave for another round of sightseeing. * Himalayan Mountaineering Institute is a premier mountaineering institute established in the year 1954 to encourage mountaineering. The institute has a museum, an indoor climbing wall, and give classes and training in Mountaineering. It also has a historic telescope from which you can get a clear view of Mt Kanchenjunga. * Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park Sprawling across 67.56 acres, is home to a variety of species of Himalayan animals including Asiatic black bears, cloud leopards, red pandas, and Tibetan wolves. * Tenzing Rock is a very popular spot among adventure junkies for rock climbing. It is also a rock climbing training location of the Himalayan mountaineering institute. * Tibetan Refugee Centre is a rehabilitation center for the Tibetan refugees started in 1959 for self- reliance over charity. * Japanese Temple and the Peace Pagoda are sacred shrines designed to provide a focus for people of all races to unite for world peace. * Rope Way also known as Rangeet Valley Passenger Cable Car is the best way to enjoy and experience the panoramic views of Darjeeling. Return back and overnight at the Hotel.
Wake up early morning to catch the last glimpse of Mt Kanchenjunga and get blessed. After Breakfast heads back home with wonderful and pleasant memories to cherish forever.