Darjeeling, Gangtok & Kalimpong

[ 6 Nights / 7 Days]

New Jalpaigudi/ Bagdogra - Darjeeling (2 N) - Gangtok (3N) - Kalimpong (1N) - New Jalpaigudi/ Bagdogra

Day 01:: New Jalpaigudi/ Bagdogra - Darjeeling

Welcome on arrival at Bagdogra and transfer to Darjeeling (94kms/3hrs). Once the summer capital of India, Darjeeling is a land of infinite variety and charm. It will cater you a mix-experience of lively nature charming Himalayan people. It is the place of Dorje, the mystic thunderbolt of the Lama-Religion. Surrounded by Tea gardens; this little town faces some of the highest peaks of the Himalayas. Take a rest and then a walk around town to appreciate the new culture you are in. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 02:: Darjeeling

Early morning at 3.30 AM start for Tiger Hill to watch the spectacular sunrise and its amazing effects on the Mt. Kanchendzonga (Worlds 3rd highest peak), Visit Ghoom Monastery and Batashia Loop War Memorial while returning to the Hotel. Breakfast at the Hotel followed by half day local sightseeing covering Padmaja N. Zoological Garden, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Tibetan Refugee Self-help Center and visit to the Mall and Local Market (City Life). Evening free for shopping & individual activity, overnight at hotel.

Day 03:: Darjeeling - Gangtok

Morning transfer to Gangtok (98kms/4hrs), en route visit Teesta. 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, overnight at hotel.

Day 04:: Gangtok

Morning starts the full day sightseeing in and around this capital city of Sikkim, covering Chortan, Stupa, Institute of Tibetology Institute of Handicrafts and handlooms, after lunch visit Roomtek Monastery & Dharma Chakra Centre (24Kms/45Mins), the sect of the Kagyu order - one of the 4 major Tibetan Buddhist Sect (24Kms/45Mins).

Day 05:: Gangtok

AM start for a half day trip to Tssomgo 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, Evening free at Gangtok for shopping and individual activity.

Day 06:: Gangtok - Kalimpong

Morning Transfer to Kalimpong (78kms / 02hrs), another quiet hill resort in eastern Himalaya. Kalimpong is famous for its Orchids & Nurseries and some of the some of the rarest cacti & Orchids can be seen. Oak, Maple and chestnut stretch up the ridge as far as the eye can reach. Check in rest & lunch at Hotel followed half day sightseeing in and around Kalimpong covering Durpin Dhara, Zong Dog Palri Fo-Brong Monastery, and Flower & Orchid Nurseries & Kalimpong Market. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 07:: Kalimpong - NJP/ Bagdogra

Morning Transfer to Bagdogra Airport (75kms / 2Hrs), Tour Ends.

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[ 7 Nights / 8 Days]

Bagdogra - Gangtok(2N) - Kalimpong(2N) - Darjeeling(3N) Bagdogra

Day 01:: Arrival at NJP Railway Station/(IXB) Bagdogra Airport - Gangtok (130 km/4 to 5 hours)

On arrival at NJP Railway Station/(IXB) Bagdogra Airport (500 feet/150 meters), get assistance to board your vehicle to Gangtok (5500 feet/1677 meters). Check into the hotel and stay overnight.

Day 02:: Gangtok

After breakfast, start for an excursion to Tshangu Lake which is situated at a height of 12400 feet/ 3780 meters/43 km in 3 hours one way, with an average depth of 50 feet. The cool water of the lake is perfectly attuned with the scenic beauty around. Return to Gangtok and stay overnight at the hotel.

Day 03:: Gangtok - Kalimpong (85 km/3 to 4 hours)

In the morning, after breakfast, go on a half-day sightseeing tour covering Jhakri Water Falls (4 hours) along with DroulChorthen, Research Institute of Tibetology, Directorate of Handicraft & Handloom (closed on Sunday) and Flower Show. In the afternoon, transfer to Kalimpong (3937 feet/1200 meters). Check into the hotel and stay overnight.

Day 04:: Kalimpong

After Breakfast, visit Dello hills, Dr. Graham's Home, Flower Nurseries, Jang-Dong-PalriffoBrang and Durbin Dara Hills. Transfer to Darjeeling (7380 feet/2250 meters). Stay overnight at the hotel.

Day 05:: Kalimpong - Darjeeling (70 km/3 to 4 hours)

Transfer to Darjeeling (7380 feet/2250 meters) and stay overnight at the hotel.

Day 06:: Darjeeling

Go on an early morning tour to Tiger Hills (8364 feet/2550 meters at around 4 am) to view sunrise over Kanchendzonga Peak (subject to clear weather). On way back, visit Ghoom Monastery and Batasia Loop. After breakfast, go on a half-day sightseeing tour covering Japanese Temple, Peace Pagoda, Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park & Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (closed on Thursday), Tenzing&Gombu Rock, Tibetan Refugee Self-Help Center (closed on Sunday) and Tea Estate. Stay overnight at the hotel.

Day 07:: Darjeeling

After breakfast, transfer to Mirik (5800 feet/1768 meters/50 km/2 hours one way). Go on a full-day tour of Pashupati Nagar (Indo-Nepal border) for shopping and see Mirik Lake (horse riding and boating facility are available around the lake on direct payment basis). In the evening, return to Darjeeling and stay overnight at the hotel

Day 08:: Darjeeling

NJP Railway Station/ (IXB) Bagdogra Airport (100 km/3 to 4 hours) . Transfer to NJP Railway Station/(IXB) Bagdogra Airport for onward journey.

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[ 8 Nights / 9 Days]

Bagdogra - Gangtok(3N) - Pelling(2) - Kalimpong(1N) - Darjeeling(2N) - Bagdogra

Day 01:: Arrival at NJP Railway Station/ Bagdogra Airport - Gangtok (130 kms /4 to 5 hrsapprox)

On arrival at NJP Railway Station/Bagdogra Airport, meet our representative, who'll assist you in boarding your vehicle to Gangtok (5500 ft /1677 mts). Check-in to the hotel on arrival and comfortably stay overnight.

Day 02:: Gangtok

Go for a full day sightseeing covering Rumtek Monastery, Jhakri Water Fall, DroulChorthen, Research Institute of Tibetology, Directorate of Handicraft & Handloom and have a great time enjoying the flower show. Return and enjoy an overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 03:: Gangtok - Tshangu Lake (43 kms/3 hrs one way).

After breakfast, set out on an excursion to Tshangu Lake, situated at a height of 12400 ft/ 3780 mts. The cool water of the lake is perfectly attuned with the scenic beauty around. Return back to Gangtok and enjoy an overnight stay.

Day 04:: Gangtok - Pelling (116 kms/5 to 6 hrs).

Get up to a bright morning and transfer to Pelling (6100 ft/1860 mts) after enjoying a your breakfast. Stay overnight at the hotel.

Day 05:: Pelling - Yuksom (35 kms/ 2 hrs)

After breakfast, set out on a drive to Yuksom (5840 ft /1780 mts) and enroute visit the Darap Village, Rimbi Waterfall & Hydro Project and Khecheopalri Lake (6000 ft /1829 mts), one of the sacred Buddhist mountain lake believed to be the wish lake. Legend has it, whenever a leaf falls on its placid clear water surface, it is picked by a bird. Visit Kanchanjunga Waterfall and a drive further will take you to Yuksom, the first capital of Sikkim and the meeting place of three monks. This was the place where the first Chogyal (a ruling dynasty in Sikkim) was crowned. In the evening, return back to Pelling and enjoy an overnight stay.

Day 06:: Pelling - Kalimpong (115 kms/ 5 to 6 hrs).

Get up to a bright sunny morning and enjoy your breakfast. Later, transfer for Kalimpong (3937 ft / 1200 mts) and enjoy an overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 07:: Kalimpong - Darjeeling (70 kms / 3 to 4 hrs).

After breakfast, set out on a city tour and visit Dello Hills, Dr. Graham's Home, flower nurseries, Jang-Dong-PalriffoBrang and Durbin Dara Hills. Later, transfer to Darjeeling (7380 ft / 2250 mts) and after checking-in, enjoy an overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 08:: Darjeeling

Get up to an early morning (at around 4 AM) and set out to Tiger Hills (8364 ft/2550 mts to view the sunrise over Kanchendzonga Peak (subject to clear weather). On way back, visit Ghoom Monastery and Batasia Loop. After breakfast, go for a half-day sight seeing of Japanese Temple, Peace Pagoda, Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park & Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (Closed on Thursday), Tenzing&Gombu Rock, Tibetan Refugee Self-Help Center (Closed on Sunday) & Tea Estate. After a tiring day, look forward to a relaxing overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 09:: Depart from Darjeeling - NJP Railway Station/Bagdogra Airport (100 kms/3 to 4 hrs).

Transfer to NJP Railway Station/Bagdogra Airport in-time to board the train/flight for return journey

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