Gangtok-Kalimpong-Darjeeling 6 Nights-7 Days

Code: GPD56
6 DAYS - 5 NIGHTS
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Description

Gangtok is a popular tourist destination known for its scenic beauty, religious sites, and proximity to Himalayan treks. Nestled in the Eastern Himalayas, Gangtok is the capital of Sikkim, a mountainous state in northern India. Nicknamed “the Hill Top”, Gangtok offers stunning views of the Kanchenjunga, the world’s third-highest mountain. This vibrant town was once a Buddhist pilgrimage center and today remains an important center for Tibetan Buddhism.

 

Kalimpong is one of the most  popular tourist place to visit . it is famous for Buddhist monasteries, Tibetan handicrafts and churches.

Darjeeling is a hill station famed for its stunning views, including glimpses of Kanchenjunga, the world’s third-highest mountain. Explore sprawling tea estates, ride the iconic Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, or visit the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute. For nature lovers, Singalila National Park offers trekking adventures.

DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION Bagdogra Airport, N.J.P
DEPARTURE TIME Please arrive at least 2 hours before the flight.
INCLUDED
Taxi Fair Accommodations
Food Professional guide
NOT INCLUDED
Entrance fees
Sunrise Cost

Itinerary

Day 1 :- NJP/IXB TO GANGTOK

Once you arrive at Bagdogra airport or NJP railway station, you will meet your travel coordinator and then head towards Gangtok (5,800 ft), which is the capital of the state of Sikkim. The drive is about 4 hrs depending on the road conditions passing through some very scenic roads along the river Teesta. The vehicle shall drop you off at your destination/hotel in the evening. If you happen to arrive early in the day, a stroll along MG Marg in the evenings is a recommended activity.

 

Day 2 :- TSUNGO LAKE AND BABA MANDIR

Morning breakfast at hotel – Excursion Nathula Pass (China Border) to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir ( New ) nearly 40 kilometers – The Lake is oval shaped lake nearly 50 feet deep – Generally covered in snow for most of the year the year – This lake is home to the Brahmini ducks & many migratory birds – Nearby is the sacred Baba Mandir known to be a very holy site for all – Nathu La Pass to Republic of China is nearly 20 kilometers and is optional – Back to Gangtok – Evening free to roam around M G Road (Mall) or local Shopping center – Over Night stay at Gangtok (Incase of Landslide or due to any other reasons if Tshangu Lake is closed then an alternate sightseeing will be provided.

 

Day 3 :- GANGTOK LOCAL SIGHTSEEINGG & TRANSFER TO KALIMPONG

After breakfast at hotel – Depart for Half day city tour of Gangtok – Directorate of Handicrafts and Handlooms, Research Institute of Tibetology, Chorten (Stupa), Flower Show & Transfer to Kalimpong – Nearly 105 kilometers 2 – 2 ½ hours drive – Kalimpong situated on the foothills of the Himalayas is a green destination at an altitude of 1243 meters / 4078 feet – It is a historical destinations with bustling market, colorful people and offers spectacular views of the Himalayan range – Check into hotel – Evening free to stroll around any nursery or the local market – Overnight stay at Kalimpong

 

Day 4 :- KALIMPONG SIGHTSEEING

Morning breakfast in hotel – Drive for sight seeing – It is a historical destinations with bustling market, colorful people, offers spectacular views of the Himalayan range and the scenic beauty on the way are beautiful – Drive for sight seeing tour through scenic road to Forest Museum (Closed On Thursday), Deolo Hill, Hanuman Mandir, Dr Graham Homes, Durbin Monastery, Mangaldham, Pine View Nurseries (Cactus Only) – Back to Kalimpong Hotel– Evening free to roam around the any of the hundred nurseries or the Local market area – Overnight stay at Kalimpong

 

Day 5 :- KALIMPONG TO DARJEELING TRANSFER

After breakfast at hotel – Forwarding journey to Darjeeling – There is an option of water rafting at Chitrey on the banks of River Teesta (Optional) – Transfer to Darjeeling takes nearly 65 Kilometers 1 ½ – 2 hours – It is situated t an height of 2123 meters / 70001 feet – Via visiting Batasia Loop & Ghoom Monastery-it is a land of breathtaking beauty, sloping tea gardens with spectacular views of the Mount Everest is the Queen of the hills – Darjeeling is home to many international Schools and few of the internationally famous site like Himalayan Mountaineering Institute – It is also home to the famous World Heritage train – The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR) – Check into hotel – Evening free – Over Night stay at Darjeeling

 

DAY 6:- DARJEELING LOCAL SIGHTSEEING

Early morning at around 3:45 AM drive to 8000 feet / 2440 meters through primitive forests of oak, magnolia to Tiger Hill to view sunrise over Kanchendzonga Peak (subject to clear weather) Optional – Back to hotel for breakfast – After breakfast rest for half an hour After breakfast next round of sight seeing – Half Day city tour includes Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (Closed on Thursday), Ropeway, Tensing Gumpo Rock, Tibetan Refugee Self Help Center (Closed on Sunday), Tea Estate, Natural History Museum (Sunday Closed), Peace Pagoda or Rock Garden alternate sightseeing if Tiger Hill is not done– Back to hotel – Evening free to stroll around the area – Overnight stay at Darjeeling

 

Day 7 :- DARJEELING TO NJP/IXB

Drive to Siliguri, on the way to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) (120 kilometers, 2 ½ – 3 hours) – Morning breakfast – After breakfast transfer to Siliguri Via visiting Batasia Loop &Ghoom Monastery and then Drive to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) /Siliguri – Guest are advised to start early and not to rush – Forwarding Journey.

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