Refreshing Sikkim And Darjeeling Tour
Refreshing Sikkim and Darjeeling Tour: explore Tsomgo Lake, Tiger Hill, monasteries, and vibrant markets.
Itinerary
Summary
Explore Sikkim
Day Itinerary
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
Day 1
Arrival
Upon arrival at Bagdogra/N.J.P., head towards Gangtok through NH10, with the Teesta river as the backdrop, accompanying you throughout the journey. Check into hotel at Gangtok. You can go for an evening stroll at M.G Marg. Overnight stay in Gangtok.
Day 2
Gangtok Local Sightseeing
After breakfast, you will proceed to Local Sightseeing at Gangtok which includes Tashi View Point, Ganesh Tok, Bhakthang Falls, Govt. Institute of Cottage Industries, Sikkim (Handicrafts), Namgyal Institute of Tibetlogy , Bhanjhakri Falls and Deorali Chorten to name a few. Evening will be at leisure Overnight stay at Gangtok
Day 3
EXCURSION TRIP TO TSOMGO LAKE AND BABA MANDIR
You will be travelling to Tsomgo Lake (3,000 mtrs.), 32 kms from Gangtok. Tsomgo Lake is an oval-shaped lake spanning 1 km long and is 15 mtrs deep. This lake is very sacred for the local people. You can also enjoy its mesmerizing view from the ropeway. You will also visit Baba Mandir, which is a distinguished sightseeing place of Sikkim. This mandir or shrine is dedicated to “Baba” Harbhajan Singh, a soldier of the Indian Army who died near Nathula Pass. Drive back to Gangtok You will spend the night at the hotel in Gangtok.
Day 4
Gangtok to Darjeeling
After Breakfast proceed to Darjeeling. On the way you will be visiting Temi Tea Garden En-route, you will be doing some more sightseeing at Namchi: Char Dham (replica of 4 holy Hindu temples), Samdruptse (118 foot statue of Guru Rinpoche, the tallest in the world), Sai mandir among others. Check into hotel in the evening Overnight stay in Darjeeling
Day 5
Darjeeling Sightseeing
This day, you will wake up early and leave for Tiger Hill while its still dark. Get ready to experience a sunrise like never before. Tiger Hill is considered the best place to enjoy a sunrise in Darjeeling with a magnificent view of the Himalayas. Best time to visit Darjeeling for a great sunrise is in the winter months to summer when you have clear skies. On your way back visit Ghoom Monastery. You can also visit Batasia Loop where the toy train passes in a loop-like pattern. You get to enjoy a 360 degree view of Darjeeling’s picture perfect landscape. After exploring all this places early morning, enjoy a hearty breakfast and visit other attractions of Darjeeling such as: Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (please note that it's closed on Thursday) P N Zoological Park, Tenzing rock, Tibetan Refugee Self-help Centre Get on a ropeway, also known as Rangeet valley passenger cable car, which offers a spectacular view of the valley decorated with lush green tea gardens and dense forest and small gushing streams. Explore the traditional Japanese architectural style Japanese temple, which one of the major Buddhist pilgrimage sites in Darjeeling, inaugurated in the year 1972. In the evening feel free to go for a walk around the local market area for shopping. Overnight stay at Darjeeling.
Day 6
Departure
Leave for Bagdogra/N.J.P. with the mesmerizing view of tea gardens. Your trip concludes with lots of happy memories to go back home with
₹18720
per person
5N/6D
