Tour overview
Showcasing the best of Sikkim and Darjeeling is our Gems of North East tour that will have you spend 3N at Gangtok , 1N at Pelling and 2N at Darjeeling. During this 6N Sikkim Darjeeling tour you will be visiting beautiful sites like the Tsomgo Lake, explore Tibetan culture at its monasteries, take a sip of the finest tea at the world famous tea estates.
Day 1: Transfer to Gangtok
Our representative will be there to receive you at New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) /Bagdogra - You will be assisting for the transfer to Gangtok – Gangtok the capital of Sikkim Suits all from tranquility to adventure, land of monastery, mystic rituals & festivals at an height of 1670 meters / 5480 feet and is the most visited spot of India - It is one of the most beautiful town with varieties of Rhododendron, Orchids and butterflies - Nearly 120 kilometers 4 hours drive – Check into hotel – Evening free to roam around M G Road (Mall) or local Shopping center - Over Night stay at Gangtok.
Day 2: Gangtok Local Sightseeing (Full Day)
After breakfast visit to Rumtek Monastery, Botanical Garden, Shanti View point, Enchey Monastery, Barthang waterfalls, Nam Nang view point, Ropeway, Flower Show, Directorate of Handicrafts & Handloom, Research Institute of Tibetology & Do Drul Chorten (Stupa). – Back to hotel –- Evening free to roam around M G Road (Mall) or local Shopping center - Over Night stay at Gangtok
Day 3: Excursion to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir (Full Day)
Morning breakfast at hotel – Excursion to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir nearly 40 kilometers and 2 hours drive - Situated at an elevation of 3753 meters / 12310 feet - 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 –– Back to Gangtok - Over night stay at Gangtok
Day 4 : Transfer to Pelling
Morning breakfast – Drive to Pelling - 135 kilometers Hours drive. Pelling is at an altitude of 6800 feet / 2072 meters – On a clear day guest can get a clear view of Himalayan range with snow capped mount Pandim, Kumbhakarna, Rathong, Khangchendzonga, Zopuno, Shimbho, Narsing, Sinolchu etc – Check into hotel – Over Night stay at Pelling
Day 5 : Local Sight Seeing (Half Day) & Transfer to Darjeeling
Morning breakfast – Places of visit are Rimbi water Falls, Rimbi Rock Garden, Kechopalri Lake, it is one of the holy Buddhist lake and it is believed that any wish in front of the lake comes true - Myth is that when a leaf falls on the placid clear water surface, it is picked by a bird and thus the water surface is always free of leaves, Kechopalri Monastery, Kanchenjunga water Falls –After lunch transfer to Darjeeling - Nearly 135 kilometers 4 hours drive – At an height of 2123 meters / 70001 feet lies the land of breathtaking beauty, sloping tea gardens with spectacular views of the Mount Everest is the Queen of the hills – It is also home to the famous World Heritage train – The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR) - Check into hotel - Over Night stay at Darjeeling.
Day 6 : Darjeeling Sunrise from Tiger Hill & Local Sight Seeing ( Half Day )
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) – On the way back visit Ghoom Monastery, Peace memorial & Batasia Loop – Back to hotel - After breakfast 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) etc – Back to hotel – Evening free to stroll around the Mall area or Chowk Bazaar - Overnight stay at Darjeeling.
Day 7 : Departure – Darjeeling to Bagdogra/NJP
Morning breakfast - After breakfast transfer to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)/NJP- Nearly 105 kilometers 3 hours drive – Guests are advised to start early and not to rush - Forwarding Journey.
