Sikkim & Darjeeling Scenic

Day 01: Bagdogra/NJP 

Gangtok Arrive at Bagdogra Airport/NJP and board your vehicle.Later proceed to Gangtok.Overnight stay at Gangtok. th GANGTOK: At an altitude of 1750m, Gangtok became the state capital in the mid 19 century and has undergone rapid development since then. The downtown area is dominated by huge government buildings decorated with traditional Buddhist symbols. Gangtok is also a resting ground for people traveling to North Sikkim. Surrounded by Monasteries and Orchids, Gangtok is truly a travellers delight.

Day 02: Gangtok

Today post Breakfast, Proceed for a full day excursion to Changu Lake which is 35 Kms from Gangtok at an altitude of 12,400 feet. The lake derives its waters from melting snow off the surrounding mountains. Legends say that lamas could forecast the future by studying the color of the lake’s waters. We will also visit Baba mandir. Baba Mandir is dedicated to Baba Harbhajan Singh and only Indian nationals are allowed to visit this temple.(In case of Landslide or any other reason Tsomgo Lake is closed we will provide alternate sightseeing).Overnight at the Hotel.

Day 03: Gangtok – Darjeeling

Breakfast at the hotel and drive to Darjeeling. On arrival check in to the hotel. Overnight stay at Darjeeling. DARJEELING: Standing high in the Himalayas at an altitude of 2134m, ‘Dorje Ling’, or place of the Thunderbolt, offers breathtaking views of snow-capped mountain peaks, with the Kanchendzonga rising higher than all the others. Often referred to as the “Queen of the Hills”, it remains just as alluring with its tiny waterfalls, little villages and a narrow gauge railway track. Surrounded by World Famous Tea Gardens and snow capped mountains, Darjeeling remains one of the most exotic destinations. Graeme Westlake in his book ‘An introduction to hill stations on India’ refers to Darjeeling as having “A view Scarcely Unrivalled on Earth ''.

Day 04: Darjeeling

(As per the availability of token/permit) Early morning visit Tiger Hill to see a beautiful sunrise and Himalayan Range like Kanchandzonga, Mount Everest etc. One can see the horizon changing colors just before sunrise and then the entire Himalayan range turns golden. It is truly a majestic sight and Ghoom Monastery which is the oldest Monastery in the area which was built in 1875 and one can see the image of Mythey Buddha 15ft. height on the way back from Tiger Hill.Batasia Loop Breakfast at the hotel and proceed for a city tour visiting Himalayan Mountaineering Institute(closed on Thursday) which was started by Tenzing Norgay after he climbed Mt. Everest, Zoological Park(closed on Thursday),Peace Pagoda,Tibetan Refugee Centre(closed on Sunday), Tenzing Rock, Gombu Rock and Tea Garden(from outside). Overnight at the hotel

Day 05: Darjeeling – Bagdogra/NJP

Breakfast at the hotel and drive to Bagdogra/NJP in time for flight/train to onward destination