Overview
DAY 1 – Welcome to Sikkim
DAY 2 – Full day Gangtok excursion
DAY 3 – City tour of Gangtok & transfer to Darjeeling
DAY 4 – Darjeeling city tour
DAY 5 – Departure from Darjeeling
Itinerary
Your 5 days Gangtok, Darjeeling tour itinerary starts amidst the cool mountain breeze & the stunning landscapes. Upon your arrival at Bagdogra (IXB) Airport, our agent’s representative will escort you to your hotel in Gangtok. Revel in the warm welcome you receive from the hotel staff, complete your check-in procedure and take some rest in your room. Spend the first day of your Darjeeling-Gangtok vacation leisurely. Check out your refreshing surroundings, munch away steaming momos, take a stroll on the hilly roads or simply relax and breathe in the cool mountain breeze. End the first day of your Gangtok-Darjeeling tour with a peaceful overnight stay at your hotel. Distance from Bagdogra Airport to Gangtok: 126 km Travel Time (Bagdogra Airport to Gangtok): Approx. 4 hours
Hop off to Tsomgo Lake, and seek Baba Harbhajan’s blessings at the most popular temple of North Sikkim on the second day of your Gangtok Darjeeling trip itinerary. Wake up to a beautiful day, have a filling breakfast & proceed for the sightseeing tour. Set off on your excursion to Tsomgo Lake near Gangtok. Known for changing colours, the Tsomgo Lake is amongst the most visited tourist attraction in Gangtok. Further, visit the famous Baba Mandir built in fond memory of Late Major Baba Harbhajan Singh. Return to your hotel and end this tiring day of your Gangtok-Darjeeling holiday with a revitalising dose of sleep. Distance from Gangtok to Tsomgo Lake: 40 km Travel Time (Gangtok to Tsomgo Lake): Approx. 1.5 hours Optional: Request for an inclusion of an excursion to Nathula Pass to make your Sikkim tour all the more happening (charges extra).
Explore the enticing tourist attractions of Gangtok and experience the true essence of this wonderland. Post a fresh & delicious breakfast, proceed for a half day city tour of Gangtok. First up on this day of your Darjeeling-Gangtok trip itinerary is a visit to the Dro-dul Chorten Stupa. Next, visit the Research Institute of Tibetology, and Directorate of Handicraft & Handloom. In the evening, transfer to Darjeeling. Breathe in the delicious aroma of tea as you ride through the winding roads to this charming little hill town on your 5 days Sikkim Darjeeling holiday. Upon reaching your hotel, complete your hassle-free check-in formalities and head to your room. The third day of your exciting Sikkim Darjeeling tour comes to an end with some refreshing sleep at the hotel. Distance from Gangtok to Darjeeling: 98 km Travel Time (Gangtok to Darjeeling): Approx. 4 hours Tip: Get to Keventer’s Restaurant and try their finger licking range of culinary delights.
Mesmerising sunrises, thrilling mountain activities, charming handmade crafts, and peaceful sanctums - there’s much to be explored on your smashing Darjeeling tour. Wake up early morning & get to Tiger Hill to for the phenomenal sunrise over Mt. Kanchendzonga. Stop by at the alluring Ghoom Monastery & check out the elegant Batasia Loop, a quirky Toy Train railway track that spirals around the Gorkha War Memorial. Return to your hotel and have breakfast. Set out for a full day city tour of Darjeeling. Advance to the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute & Tenzing Rock, visit the largest high altitude zoo in India - PNZ Zoological Park (entry charges). Sip on a hot cup of refreshing Darjeeling tea and go for a delightful ride on the Darjeeling Ropeway. End the day’s sightseeing by paying a visit to the divine Japanese Temple and Peace Pagoda. Return to your hotel and call off the last day of your revitalising Darjeeling & Gangtok tour package with some sleep. Tip: Shop for woolen shawls & carpets, carved wooden items, leather jackets, coats & pretty ornaments from the Tibetan Refugee Center.
Say goodbye to the two gems of the North East and head home with pleasant memories of your adventures in your Darjeeling & Gangtok vacation. Enjoy a sumptuous breakfast at your hotel and proceed towards the Bagdogra Airport (IXB). Board your train/flight for your onward destination with heart-warming memories of your alluring Sikkim: Gangtok & Darjeeling trip. Distance from Darjeeling to Bagdogra Airport: 65 km Travel Time (Darjeeling to Bagdogra Airport): Approx. 2.5 hours
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Includes
- Departure Taxes
- Entry Fees
- Personal Guide
- Airport Transfers
- Breakfast
Excludes
- 5 Star Accommodation