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Darjeeling Gangtok Trip
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Darjeeling
Darjeeling is a town of West Bengal, located in the Himalayan foothills. This town was one of the summer vacation points for the British Raj elite. Darjeeling has famous Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, or “Toy Train,” completed in 1881. This town is also famed for the distinctive black tea grown on plantations. You may also enjoy Mt. Kanchenjunga there which is one of the world’s highest peaks.
Gangtok
Gangtok is an important tourist destination to visit in India. Being the capital town of Sikkim, around 60km away, Gangtok has all that a traveler looks for a perfect holiday. Also, It is a beautiful town with varieties in Rhododendron, orchids, and butterflies. The town is best-known for its tranquil & aesthetic ambiance.
Sikkim is a land that possesses mystical beauty in its every face. Sikkim with its Himalayan environment is perfect for those who like to add a certain level of adventure in their usual flavors of a vacation. Tourtravelogy customizes the Sikkim tour packages to explore every possibility in the state. This includes nature visits that include getting mesmerized by the snowcapped mountains, lakes, monasteries, waterfalls and lush green serene flora & fauna.
About Darjeeling Gangtok Tour
Darjeeling Gangtok tour duration is 4 nights, 5 days tour. It covers Buddhist Monasteries, serene lakes, beautiful viewpoints and ancient shrines. North East allures tourists from all over the world. Tranquil, scenic, breathtaking, inviting, all at once, Gangtok and Darjeeling are the two major destinations of North East India. This tour takes you to some beautiful attractions of these destinations. You can experience the beautiful view of sunrise at Tiger Hill, go for a ride in Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (Toy Train), Visit to Happy Valley Tea estate, Seek blessings at Enchey Monastery, enjoy Cable car ride and yak ride at Tsomgo Lake in this Darjeeling Gangtok Tour.
Package Includes:
- Accommodation using Base Category Double Room.
- Daily Breakfast at hotel.
- All transfer and sightseeing by Non AC hatchback car on point to point basis.
- All currently applicable taxes, however, any other tax as and when levied by the Government shall be extra.
Package Excludes:
- Any meal unless specified above.
- Any Air Fare/ Train Ticket.
- All entrances fees to monuments.
- Any Riding/ Safari.
- Guide Charge.
- Personal nature expenses like telephone/laundry bills etc.
- Airports tax and travel insurance etc.
- Services not specified above.
Note: It is a suggested itinerary indicative of possible options during the trip duration. We alter holiday packages for your specific needs of North East India Tourism. Contact us if you want modifications in places to visit in Sikkim. We can customize a holiday to suit your need for an unforgettable India tour.
Why you choose this package!
- Tsomgo Lake and Visit Baba Mandir
- Cable car ride in Darjeeling and Gangtok
- Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (Toy Train), a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Happy Valley Tea estate, Batasia Loop. Ghoom Monastery, Peace pagoda,and Japanese Temple
- Hill Station
- Tea Plantation
Day 1,Arrival and Transfer to Darjeeling
On arrival at New Jalpaiguri Railway Station / Bagdogra Airport / Tenzing Norgay Bus Stand, meet our representative who assists you while you take a transfer to Darjeeling.
Darjeeling is a beautiful hill town in West Bengal, popular for its tea plantations. Home to Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this tranquil town makes every visitor experience spectacular views of the Majestic Himalayas. The pleasing weather and soothing ambiance of the place promises to leave every visitor mesmerized.
On reaching, check-in to the hotel. Step out to explore the Mall or shopping area of Darjeeling in the evening. Later, come back to the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 2,Darjeeling Local Sightseeing
Wake up early this morning and start driving towards the famous Tiger Hill (11 km) to experience a sunrise like never before. As you pass through, thick forests of oak and magnolia, get ready to enjoy a sunrise over Kangchenjunga Peak (subject to clear weather). Tiger Hill is famous to offer a panoramic view of Mount Everest and Mount Kanchenjunga together. As the first rays of the sun hit the place, you get to see the twin peaks of Kanchenjunga painted in shades of pink and orange.
Visit Ghoom Monastery, War memorial and Batasia Loop. An age old monastery, Ghoom Monastery is known for its spiritual ambience, beautiful thangkas and alluring surroundings. The monastery holds much importance for Buddhists as it preserves some of the rare Buddhist manuscripts. Batasia Loop is the perfect host to Darjeeling Himalayan toy train, which passes through the place in a loop-like pattern. Near Batasia loop, there is a war memorial dedicated to the brave soldiers who lost their lives for the country during wars and operations after independence.
Start with a visit to Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park, which is well-known for its exotic flora and fauna. Visit Peace Pagoda, another major tourist attraction of Darjeeling. The place is believed to be a symbol of peace and spirituality. There is a Buddhist temple and monastery located near Peace pagoda. Done up in traditional Japanese style, they offer a serene ambience to meditate.
With that spirit of mountaineering, you really can’t miss visiting the famous Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (Closed on Thursday). Enjoy the beautiful views of the tea plantations and snow-capped peaks with a Cable Ride that takes you to the beautiful Rangit Valley from Darjeeling. Explore the true beauty of Darjeeling, which lies in its Tea Estates and pick the best tea for yourself. Also, visit attractions like Tensing Gumpo Rock, Tibetan Refugee Self Help Center (Closed on Sunday) and Natural History Museum (Sunday Closed).
Head back to the hotel and enjoy a stroll around the mall in the evening. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 3,Transfer to Gangtok & Half Day Sight Seeing
After breakfast in the morning, take a transfer to Gangtok, located at a distance of 96 km from Darjeeling. On reaching, check-in to the hotel and go for sightseeing at major tourist attractions of Gangtok. Do Drul Chorten Stupa is one of the most important Stupas in Sikkim. The stupa features intricate architecture which leaves every visitor mesmerized.
Set on a scenic hill above Gangtok, Enchey Monastery is one of the major attractions of Gangtok. It is believed that the monastery belongs to the Nyingma order of Vajrayana Buddhism. The location where the monastery is located is believed to be blessed by Lama Drupthob Karpo, who was an expert in tantric art of Buddhism. Enchey Monastery is beautifully decorated and features alluring images of the deities Buddha, Loki Sharia, and Guru Padmasambhava. One can find a number of masks in the monastery which are used during the annual religious dances. Do visit other attractions like Directorate of Handicrafts & Handloom, Research Institute of Tibetology, White Hall and Flower Show. Later, return back to the hotel. Enjoy the evening at leisure. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 4,Excursion to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir
After having your breakfast, leave for your excursion to Tsomgo Lake (38.5 km) and Baba Mandir (54.6 km).
A tranquil and scenic lake, Tsomgo Lake is one of the most popular attractions of Gangtok. Set at an elevation of 3780 m, this glacial lake is considered holy by Sikkimese people. There is a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, located on the banks of the lake. The place is a paradise for bird watchers as get to spot a number of Brahmini ducks and migratory birds near the lake.
Located at a distance of around 16 km from Tsomgo Lake is Baba Mandir. A popular pilgrim center, Baba Mandir is believed to possess wish fulfilling powers. The shrine is built in the memory of Baba Harbhajan Singh, who was an Indian Army soldier and lost his life near Nathula Pass. It is believed that he is still ‘on duty’ for the Indian Army and he guards the lives of soldiers posted on the India- China border.
You have an option of visiting Nathula Pass (charges are additional than package cost), which is located 20 km from the shrine. Later, head back to Gangtok. In the evening, go for a stroll around the Mall road or any of the local shopping centers. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 5,Departure - Gangtok to Siliguri
Have some delicious breakfast and then leave for Siliguri / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (119 km) / Bagdogra Airport (126 km) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Stand (113 km). On reaching, carry on with your onward journey.
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