Sikkim Darjeeling, Kalimpong Tour
5Night / 6Days
The blessed land of Sikkim when combined with Kalimpong and the queens of the hills Darjeeling, it becomes “The golden triangle of the hills”. What else does one need if one can experience the views of mighty snow-capped mountains, lush green forests, glacial Lakes, high passes, monasteries, rolling tea gardens, and the aura of the colonial past all at the same time. These 6 days Sikkim, Darjeeling, and Kalimpongtours will mesmerize you with all the beauty it has in store for you. Get the most beautiful panoramic views of Mt Kanchenjunga and get lost in the charm of Monasteries and colonial aura.
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 at Gangtok
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 Gangtok
Wake up to the glorious view of the snow-capped mountain peaks. Afterbreakfast gets ready and drives for a half-day Gangtok sightseeing tour. You will cover the following locations in Gangtok – * Tashi View Point from where you can admire the beauty of the guardian deity Mt Kanchenjunga and its group of snow-capped mountain peaks. * Ganesh Tok is an ancient temple of Lord Ganesha and also a spectacular viewpoint to have a view of Gangtok town. *Enchey Monastery is a 200 years old monastery belonging to the Nyingma order of Vajrayana Buddhism. * DroDul Chorten is one of the biggest stupas of Sikkim constructed in the year 1945. The stupa was built by Trulshik Rinpoche and is encircled with 108 prayers wheel. *Directory of Handicrafts and Handloom where you will get to know about local handicrafts. You can also buy locally made artifacts such as Thanka painting, traditional carpets, Wooden carved colorful sculptures, and many more After sightseeing drive directly to Kalimpong. Upon arrival check into the hotel and get refreshed and relax. Overnight stay at Kalimpong
After breakfast pack your bags and get ready for half-day sightseeing of Kalimpong before heading to Darjeeling. The tour starts with – * Delo Hill or Deolo viewpoint at the altitude of 1704 meters offers a splendid view of Mt Kanchenjunga range of mountains, adjoining hills with Teesta river. It is also a take-off point for Paragliding in Kalimpong. * Science center or the science technology center with many computerized scientific gadgets, exhibition halls, and science park is an interesting place to explore, more especially for the children. * Durpin Dara viewpoint is a beautiful hill with spectacular views of the mountains and hills around. * Zang DhokPalriPhodang monastery is a Tibetan Buddhist monastery of the Nyingma sectPerched at 1372 m. The monastery is popular for its three-dimensional appearance, majestic architecture, and beautiful paintings. After sightseeing drive ahead towards Darjeeling. Upon arrival check into Hotel and get refreshed. The evening is at your leisure. Overnight stay at Darjeeling
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.