Day 1BAGDOGRA – GANGTOKUpon arrival at Bagdogra Airport, you will be met by our representative who will assist you in transfers to Gangtok (135kms/4.5hrs), At an altitude of 5500ft Gangtok is the capital of the state of Sikkim is a beautiful and clean town promising of the best monasteries and landscapes. Evening free for individual activity and leisure.
Day 2EXCURSION TRIP TO TSOMGO LAKE & BABA MANDIREarly start for a day trip to Tsomgo lake (12400ft), which is only 32kms from Gangtok City, the lake is almost about 1Km long, oval in shape and 15 mtrs deep. The lake is considered sacred by the local people, 18 Km further ahead visit New Baba Harbhajan Singh Mandir dedicated to the memory of the soldier Harbhajan Singh. Evening free at Gangtok for shopping and individual activity.
Day 3GANGTOK LOCAL SIGHTSEEINGMorning start the Full day sightseeing in and around this capital city of Sikkim, covering Chortan( Stupa), Institute of Tibetology (Closed on Saturday & Sunday), Institute of Handicrafts and handlooms (Closed on Saturday & Sunday), Flower Show, Tashi View Point, Hanuman tok, Ganesh Tok, Rumtek Monastery & Dharma Chakra (24 Kms / 2 hrs same will be subject to time permit & traffic conditions) the sect of Kagyu order. Later return back to Hotel.
Day 4GANGTOK TO PELLINGMorning transfer to Pelling (7000ft., 128 kms / 6 hrs appx). Pelling is a very small Himalayan village in West Sikkim. Pelling offers a good sunrise and all-day long view of Kanchendzonga (3rd highest peak of the world) and the entire Eastern Himalayan range in a clear day. Check in at hotel. Evening free at leisure for individual activity and leisure.
Day 5PELLING – DARJEELINGMorning proceed for a half day sightseeing covering Sky Walk, Pemayangtse Monastery – the 2nd oldest monastery of Sikkim & Rabdentse Ruins. Post lunch transfer to Darjeeling (7000ft,128kms/5hrs appx.). It is the place of Dorje, the mystic thunderbolt of the Lama-Religion was the origin of the name Darjeeling, which was first discovered by a British Captain Lloyd in the year 1829. It will cater you a mix-experience of lively nature & charming Himalayan people. Surrounded by Tea gardens, this little town faces some of the Himalayas highest peaks. Check in at Hotel. Evening is free for individual activity and leisure.
Day 6DARJEELING LOCAL SIGHTSEEINGAfter breakfast, visit Tiger Hill to watch the spectacular view of Mt. Kanchendzonga (World’s 3rd highest peak). Later followed by sightseeing covering Ghoom Monastery; Batasia Loop War Memorial; Padmaja N. Zoological Garden (Closed on Thursday), Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (Closed on Thursday), Tibetan Refugee Self-help Center (Closed on Sunday), Tenzing & Gombu Rock, drive past Tea Estate & Japanese Peace Pagoda. Walk around the Mall and Local Market (Closed on Thursday).
Day 7DARJEELING – BAGDOGRA. Morning Transfer to Bagdogra Airport (95kms/ 3hrs)Breakfast at the hotel and drive to Bagdogra/NJP in time for flight/train to onward destination.