Darjeeling Tour
- Duration: 5 Nights/06 Days
- Destination Covered: Gangtok – Kalimpong – Darjeeling
Overview
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
- Explore the ‘land of monasteries’, Gangtok
- Enjoy yak or mule ride along Tsomgo lake and adore its serenity
- Shop at Directorate of handicraft and handlooms emporium, Gangtok
- Visit important places of interest in Kalimpong including fascinating Pine view nursery
- Spend some serene moments in Darjeeling amid lush greenery and visit its beautiful monasteries like Ghoom Monastery.
- Enjoy breathtaking views from Tiger hill, Darjeeling
- Experience cable car ride at an altitude up to 7,000ft to 800ft down from Passenger Ropeway, Darjeeling
Itinerary Details
- On your arrival at Bagdodra airport/ Jalpaiguri railway station, meet our ITM tour representative and get transferred to the hotel in Gangtok. After refresh, step out to explore the Mall or shopping area of Gangtok in the evening. Later, come back to the hotel for overnight stay.
- On the Second day, after having your delicious breakfast, proceed for a short trip to Tsomgo Lake; one of the most popular tourist spots settled at an altitude up to 12, 400ft. The lake receives its water from the melting of snows of the mountains. The lake holds great religious importance among locals. Legends say that Buddhist monks in earlier times predicted the future after the study of color of water.
- Next, you head to Baba mandir which is another major tourist attraction in Gangtok. The holy shrine is placed at an altitude up to 1300ft. and is just a few kilometers away from Tsomgo Lake.
- With some good, memories return to the hotel. Rest of the day you can either shop at the lively bazaars of Gangtok or just loosen up in the hotel room.
- Well, if you are in Gangtok, shopping becomes a must-do thing. The best-buys of the place are handicrafts, locally made artifacts, Tibetan carpets, shimmering jewelries, Sikkim tea, alpine cheese, black cardamom and other traditional outfits.
- Overnight stay in the hotel.
- On the third day, having your delicious breakfast on a half-day sightseeing tour to Gangtok and later in the evening proceed to Kalimpong.
- Gangtok tour, you visit Directorate of handicraft handlooms Emporium; one among the few best places to shop in state Sikkim. Boasting of traditional motifs, Tibetan carpets and other excellent handicrafts including Thankas, Choksee, and locally made furniture, the center was put up with an objective behind, to preserve and propagate the brilliant artifacts of local artisans. All the stuff you get here is unique and under your budget.
- Then we take you to the must-visit monastery in Gangtok, Sikkim, Enchey monastery; an important seat of the Nyingmapa order of Vajrayana school of Buddhism. Surrounded by tall pine trees, the iconic monastery is a two story building boasting of shells which are regarded auspicious Buddhist symbols and several murals representing the protective deity and wheel of law on the porch.
- After traveling in and around Gangtok, straight away travel to Kalimpong. Situated on a ridge, overlooking Teesta River, Kalimpong is rich in terms of horticulture. From notable Buddhist monasteries to sanctified spots, Kalimpong has a lot to keep you engaged. It is a perfect place for history buffs.
- Upon reaching Kalimpong, check-in at a hotel and settle down. Rest of the evening is at leisure or you can also roam around the attractive nurseries and local markets which are full with paintings, statues, thankas and items made from bone.
- Overnight stay in the hotel.
- On the fourth day, after having your delicious breakfast, check out form the hotel and drive through scenic road to Deolo hill; listed among the important places of interest to visit in Kalimpong. Deolo hill is one of the two hills in between which the town Kalimpong is setup. Scale the highest point of the region, Deolo hill, up to 1704m above the sea level. From the top, relish the enchanting views of Teesta River, Relli valley and gorgeous surrounding.
- Then you head to Hanuman mandir; a big statue of Lord Hanuman on a hill. It is a great place for Hanuman devotees. Afterward, visit the popular school of the town, Dr. Graham’s homes (school). The school was opened with a motive to educate the children of tea workers and other poor kids. The Graham’s home is also a well-known shooting spot.
- Later, proceed to some important tourist spots in Kalimpong including- Durbin Monastery which is placed on the Durbin Dara Hill. Dedicated to Lord Krishna the temple was raised by Shri Krishna Pranami in the memory of Guru Sri 108 Mangaldasji. The temple houses the statues of Prannath, Raj Shyamji and Mangaldasji.
- The divine Mangal Dham works on the principles to help the schools, orphanages and whosoever in need; and Pine view nurseries which presents you a breathtaking and largest collection of cactus in whole Asia. The variety would make you wonder about cactus as a possibility in North Eastern locations too, apart from desert areas.
- Later on, get transferred to Darjeeling.
- On your arrival at Darjeeling, check-in at a hotel and relax. Further, in the evening you are free to walk around the local markets. Some of the unique buys of Darjeeling that shouldn’t be missed during your visit include a variety of teas, amazing kitchen wares, brass statues, woven fabrics and shinning jewelries.
- Overnight stay in the Darjeeling.
- On the Fifth 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.
- This morning marks the end of your 6 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.
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