Darjeeling Tour
- Duration: 4 Nights / 5 Days
- Destination Covered: Darjeeling – Gangtok
Overview
The ‘North–East‘ is a collective name for the easternmost part of India comprising the states of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Nagaland, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Manipur.
Darjeeling is in the Lesser Himalayas at an elevation of 2,000 metres (6,700 ft). It is noted for its tea industry, its views of Kangchenjunga, the world’s third-highest mountain, and the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Get ready to explore the majesty of North East India with our 4 Nights / 5 Days Darjeeling Gangtok tour package. Gangtok and Darjeeling are ideal destinations to plan family holidays or honeymoon in India. The tour covers two scenic places Darjeeling and Gangtok in North East India.
Trip Highlights
Visit Tiger Hill to eyewitness a beautiful sunrise in Darjeeling
Enjoy a fun cable car ride in Darjeeling and Gangtok tour
A memorable ride Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (Toy Train), a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Visit Directorate of Handicraft & Handloom, White Hall & Flower Show, Gangtok
Yak ride at Tsomgo Lake and Visit Baba Mandir in Gangtok trip
Explore Rumtek Monastery, Do-drul Chorten and Research Institute of Tibetology.
Visit to Tea Gardens, Batasia Loop. Ghoom Monastery, Peace pagoda,and Japanese Temple
Itinerary Details
- On arrival on Cochin, meet our ITM representative in Airport/Railway station On arrival at New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (70.3 km) / Bagdogra Airport (65.3 km) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Stand (61.9 km), meet our ITM tour representative and proceed towards your most awaiting journey to Darjeeling. On reaching, complete the check-in formalities and rest into the hotel. After refresh, step out to explore the Mall or shopping area of Darjeeling in the evening. Later, come back to the hotel for overnight stay.
- On the Second day, early morning start your tour in the by driving towards the famous Tiger Hill (11 km) to experience a sunrise like never. As you pass through, thick forests of oak and magnolia, get ready to enjoy a sunrise over Kangchenjunga Peak (subject to clear weather). Tiger Hill is famous to offer a panoramic view of Mount Everest and Mount Kanchenjunga together.
- After enjoying this breathtaking sunrise, head back to Darjeeling. En-route, visit Ghoom Monastery, War memorial and Batasia Loop. An age old monastery, Ghoom Monastery is known for its spiritual ambience, beautiful thangkas and alluring surroundings. Batasia Loop is the perfect host to Darjeeling Himalayan toy train, which passes through the place in a loop-like pattern. Near Batasia loop, there is a war memorial dedicated to the brave soldiers who lost their lives for the country during wars and operations after independence.
- On reaching the hotel, have your breakfast and go for your next round of sightseeing. Start with a visit to Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park, which is well-known for its exotic flora and fauna. Visit Peace Pagoda, another major tourist attraction of Darjeeling. There is a Buddhist temple and monastery located near Peace pagoda. Done up in traditional Japanese style, they offer a serene ambience to meditate.
- With that spirit of mountaineering, you really can’t miss visiting the famous Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (Closed on Thursday). Enjoy the beautiful views of the tea plantations and snow-capped peaks with a Cable Ride that takes you to the beautiful Rangit Valley from Darjeeling. Explore the true beauty of Darjeeling, which lies in its Tea Estates and pick the best tea for yourself. Also, visit attractions like Tensing Gumpo Rock, Tibetan Refugee Self Help Center (Closed on Sunday) and Natural History Museum (Sunday Closed).
- Head back to the hotel and enjoy a stroll around the mall in the evening. Stay overnight at the hotel.
- On the third day of your tour, after having delicious breakfast in the morning and then take a transfer from Darjeeling to Gangtok, located at 96 km from Darjeeling.
- A well-known Buddhist pilgrimage site, Gangtok is nestled amid the high peaks of the Himalayas. Set at an elevation of 1600m, the place allures tourists from all over the world to explore its untouched beauty. Lakes, gardens, monasteries, Gangtok has something for every tourist. Gangtok experiences pleasant weather all throughout the year, therefore, people throng the place to enjoy some time amid natural beauty all through the year.
- On reaching, check-in to the hotel and go for sightseeing at major tourist attractions of Gangtok. Do Drul Chorten Stupa is one of the most important Stupas in Sikkim. The stupa features intricate architecture which leaves every visitor mesmerized.
- Set on a scenic hill above Gangtok, Enchey Monastery is one of the major attractions of Gangtok. It is believed that the monastery belongs to the Nyingma order of Vajrayana Buddhism. The location where the monastery is located is believed to be blessed by Lama Drupthob Karpo, who was an expert in tantric art of Buddhism. Enchey Monastery is beautifully decorated and features alluring images of the deities Buddha, Loki Sharia, and Guru Padmasambhava. One can find several masks in the monastery which are used during the annual religious dances. Do visit other attractions like Directorate of Handicrafts & Handloom, Research Institute of Tibetology, White Hall, and Flower Show. Later, return to the hotel. Enjoy the evening at leisure. Stay overnight at the hotel.
- On the fourth day of your tour, after having breakfast, proceed for an exciting excursion. Your Gangtok Tour package also includes a daytrip to Tsomgo Lake (38.5 km) and Baba Mandir (54.6 km).
- A tranquil and scenic lake, Tsomgo Lake is one of the most popular attractions of Gangtok. Set at an elevation of 3780 m, this glacial lake is considered holy by Sikkimese people. There is a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, located on the banks of the lake. The place is a paradise for bird watchers as get to spot several Brahminy duck and migratory birds near the lake.
- Located at around 16 km from Tsomgo Lake is Baba Mandir. A popular pilgrim center, Baba Mandir is believed to possess wish fulfilling powers. The shrine is built in the memory of Baba Harbhajan Singh, who was an Indian Army soldier and lost his life near Nathula Pass. It is believed that he is still ‘on duty’ for the Indian Army and he guards the lives of soldiers posted on the India- China border.
- You have an option of visiting Nathula Pass, which is located 20 km from the shrine. Later, head back to Gangtok. In the evening, go for a stroll around the Mall road or any of the local shopping centers. Stay overnight at the hotel.
- This morning marks the end of your 5 days Darjeeling Gangtok tour package. Have some delicious breakfast and then leave for Siliguri / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (119 km) / Bagdogra Airport (126 km) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Stand (113 km). On reaching, carry on with your onward journey.
- It is a travel plan designed by our ITM Holiday Designers with best possibilities. For any customization in the given travel, plan please feel free to contact us necessary changes will be implemented as per your desire to make your Journey remarkable.
