Destinations to be covered in this trip: Bagdogra – Gangtok – Kalimpong – Darjeeling – Bagdogra
New Jalpaiguri/ Bagdogra Airport (Google Map)
3 Hours Before Flight Time
Tour Highlights: –
Upon arrival welcome to the Guests from New Jalpaiguri Railway Station/ Bagdogra Airport. Meet & greet with our Company representative and you will be transferred to Gangtok. Reach Gangtok & check-in at hotel. Rest of the day at leisure or explore Mall road at your own. Dinner & overnight stay at hotel.
After breakfast, excursion to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir (Tsomgo Lake is situated in the Eastern part Sikkim. It is known as Changu Lake or Tsongmo Lake. It’s a glacial lake that gets the water when snow melts down from the mountains and located at an elevation of 3,753 m (12,313 ft), some 32 kilometres from the Gangtok. The Lake is oval shaped lake nearly 50 feet deep. It is known for its changing color of water during summers. However, it remains frozen during the winter season. In Bhutia community, this lake holds a great cultural and religious importance as they be believe it to be a holy lake. This lake is home to the Brahmini ducks & many migratory birds). Next visit to sacred Baba Harvajan Singh Mandir, some 12 kilometers drive which is known to be a very holy site for all. Later back to Gangtok. Evening free to roam around Mall Road and enjoy shopping of souvenir at your own. Dinner & overnight stay at hotel.
After breakfast, visit Tashi View Point, Botanical Garden, Ganesh Tok, Enchey Monastery, Barthang waterfalls, Nam Nang view point, Ropeway, Flower Show, Directorate of Handicrafts & Handloom, Research Institute of Tibetology & Do Drul Chorten (Stupa). Later drive to Kalimpong (Situated at an altitude of 1243 meters/ 4078 feet on the foothills of the Himalayas). Reach Kalimpong and check-in at hotel. Dinner & overnight stay at hotel.
After breakfast, enjoy sightseeing of Kalimpong through scenic road to Forest Museum (Closed on Thursday), Dr Graham Homes, Deolo Hill, Durbin Monastery, Hanuman Mandir, Mangaldham & Pine View Nurseries (Cactus Only). Later check-out from the hotel and drive to Darjeeling (The Queen of the hills situated at a height of 2123 meters / 70001 feet. The land of breathtaking beauty, sloping tea gardens with spectacular views of the Mount Everest. It is also home to the famous World Heritage train (DHR) – The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway). Reach Darjeeling & check-in at hotel. Rest of the day at leisure or explore local bazaar at your own. Dinner & overnight stay at hotel.
Early morning around 3:45 AM drive to Tiger Hill (8000 feet/ 2440 meters) to see Beautiful Sunrise over Kanchenjunga Peak (subject to clear weather). On your way back visit Ghoom Monastery, Batasia Loop & Peace Memorial. After breakfast, enjoy Toy Train ride (Joy ride – optional), later visit Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park & Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (Closed on Thursday), Ropeway, Tenzing & Gombu Rock, Tibetan Refugee Self-Help Center (Closed on Sunday) & Tea Estate etc. Dinner & overnight stay at hotel.
After breakfast, transfer the guests to New Jalpaiguri Railway Station/ Bagdogra Airport to board the train/flight for onward journey and tour terminates here but sweet memories remain for forever…
End of the Tour
Very good and nice trip organised by the Company. We liked the professional way of the staff. Hotels were good and Car was ok but driver was good and well experienced.
