Darjeeling Gangtok Tour Sikkim Darjeeling

Darjeeling Gangtok Tour

Duration: 5 Nights | 6 Days

Destinations Covered: Darjeeling-Gangtok

  • Pickup Point: Darjeeling
  • Drop Point: Gangtok

Overview

Gangtok is the capital and the largest town situated in the state of Sikkim. While Darjeeling is a West Bengal’s town. Both the places are blessed with natural wonders having a touch of the Himalayan Mountains. These places offer many attractions to explore and disconnect yourself from the other world for some time. These places are mainly known as hill stations and hence most suitable to visit at any time of the year. 

Trip Highlights

    • Best hill station as it is known for its green estates
    • It is famous for its scenic Himalayan trenches

Itinerary Details

On 2nd day get ready for Darjeeling tour. Begin your day Fresh using a mountain visit to Tiger Hill. Being the highest point of Darjeeling, Tiger Hill offers some of the greatest sights of the Himalayas, that are apt to be visited early in the morning. Visualize yourself standing in front of the mighty Kanchenjunga peak, the snow clad peaks of that are turning gold as a result of rising sun. This panoramic view is the best introduction of Tiger Hill. To be able to capture this stunning sight, make early from your hotel. The magnificent mountain is around 11 km from the town of Darjeeling.

As you climb down the hill, you would be embarking on a Visit to the unbelievable Ghoom Monastery and Batasia Loop. One of the oldest Tibetan Buddhist monasteries in Darjeeling, Ghoom Monastery is about 7 Km from the town and is famous for its huge statue of Lord Buddha. Post this, return to your hotel for a hearty breakfast. Rest of the day is scheduled for visiting major attractions inside the town that's the highlight of this Darjeeling itinerary.

On the list will be Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Followed by Lebong race course, Peace Pagoda, Tibetan Refugee Self Help Center, Tensing-Gumbo rock, ropeway and Parmesan Nadia Himalayan Zoological park, which houses the uncommon Snow leopard and Tibetan wolf. You also would be getting a opportunity to visit the lush green tea estates, which the city is so pleased with. Sip on famous Darjeeling tea and revive your senses. Since you'd be accomplished with all of the sightseeing, return to the comfort of your hotel for an overnight stay.

Your trip to Darjeeling starts from now. An Orient Representative will receive you at the New Jalpaiguri Railway Station/Bagdogra airport. From here, our representative will be helping further on your trip to Darjeeling also called queen of the hills, which can be around 68 km away. Situated at an average elevation of 6700 feet, Darjeeling is a gorgeous hill station that is famous for its scenic Himalayan trenches and manicured green estates.

Here you have the luxury of researching its breathtaking Beauty of the environment on the UNESCO acclaimed Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, which is known as the toy train. After a hour and forty minutes, you would be entering the mesmerizing realms of Darjeeling town. Check in at the hotel, and relax for Some Time. Remainder of the day could be free, so that you may spend it in leisure or decide to walk out into the local marketplace or a shopping mall. Overnight stay in the hotel.

Once You're done with the breakfast, then the Orient tour Representative will be directing you to the sightseeing tour of Gangtok. Together with the maiden visit to Enchey and Rumtek monastery, Gangtok tour starts on a religious note. Both the Enchey and Rumtek are amongst the most important of the monasteries situated in Gangtok.

The former is situated at a distance of around 3 km from Gangtok. The mythical monastery is believed to be constructed 200 decades ago, and now it marks an important seat of Nyingma order of Tibetan Buddhism. To the contrary, Rumtek monastery is available to every sort of a Buddhist.

Post that, you would be visiting the Research Institute of By evening, you will be back on your hotel. Call it a day and spend the night at leisure.

Day 5 of our exclusive Darjeeling-Gangtok tour is committed To trips from Gangtok. Under that, you'd be heading towards the very popular Tsomgo lake and Baba Mandir. Tsomgo is a glacial lake, which will be around 38 km from the town of Gangtok. Scaling the Gangtok-Nathula street, which extends through rugged mountain terrains and cliffs, you would be reaching the beautiful Sikkimese lake. This may take about an hour.

The lake is famous for its scenic and tranquil beauty that makes it a peaceful outing place. Besides its beauty, Tsomgo lake keeps a sacred standing. On the banks, lies a temple of Lord Shiva, which increases the divinity of the region. After spending a wonderful time at the stunning Tsomgo lake, you will begin your journey into Baba Harbhajan Singh Mandir, which will be situated nearby. Unlike the other shrines in Sikkim, that are dedicated to a deity or spiritual concept, Baba Mandir commemorates an army martyr, Important Harbhajan Singh.

The shrine has a lot of significance for the locals too as the personnels of Indian military posted in the region. Major Harbhajan Singh was an Indian army officer as well as a saint. Army personnels think that the soul of him shields them in every situation and due to this belief, they committed a shrine to him. The shrine is nestled at an altitude of approximately 4000 mtrs., high up in the hills.

Directorate of Handicrafts and Handlooms, Chorten and Orchid refuge is scheduled on your Gangtok household tour package. By evening, you will be back on your resort. Call it a day and spend the night at leisure.

Your 6 day Darjeeling Gangtok tour bundle ends today. Pack Your bags and post breakfast, check out of the resort and Gangtok. You would be transferred to the New Jalpaiguri railway station/Bagdogra airport for the trip back home.

Inclusion

  • Accommodation On Twin Sharing Basis
  • Welcome Drink On Arrival
  • Meals As Specified In The Itinerary
  • Meal Plan ( As Mentioned Above)
  • Exclusive A/c Vehicle For Transfers & Sightseeing (Ac Will Not Run In Hill Area)
  • All Hotel Taxes ( As Per Itinerary)
  • Rates are valid for INDIAN NATIONALS only

Exclusion

  • Any Airfare / Train Fare
  • Entrances Fees
  • Expenses Of Personal Nature Such As Drinks, Telephone, And Laundry Bills Etc
  • Tips And Porter Charges
  • Additional Sightseeing Or Extra Usage Of Vehicle , Other Than Mentioned In The Itinerary
  • All Hotel Taxes ( As Per Itinerary)
  • Any Boating Charges ( Motor Boat / Pedal Boat )
  • Any Additional Expenses Incurred Due To Any Flight Delay Or Cancellation , Weather Conditions, Political Closures , Technical Faults Etc
  • GST Tax
  • Travel Insurance
  • Anything Which Is Not Included In The Inclusion

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North East Guide

Best Time to Visit

The most appropriate time to visit North East India is from October to May, which is generally the summer season here. You will also get some showers during this period in the state as well.

How to Reac

How To Reach

If you are willing to reach North East of India from any other state then you can take train but if you are coming from other country then you can flight for reaching North East and then bus/train for further journey.

Places to Visit

The major attractions to visit in North East are the states Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura; most of them are blessed with natural wonders.

Things To Do

During your visit to North East, you can explore wild safari in which you will see one-Horned Rhino and many other such kind of rare animals at Kaziranga National Park. Explore the world’s largest river island, Majuli, tea gardens of Assam, peaceful Tawang Monastery, etc.

Night Life

Night Life

During night, you can enjoy light drinks along with listening some mood refreshing music at Top Choice Cafe. Dharma Coffee House. Café Shillong., Oasis Cafe. If you love coffee then take a few sips of coffee at Café Coffee Day.

what we wear

What we wear

If you are visiting Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh, don’t forget to carry warm clothes around the year. The weather in other parts of North-Eastern states is pretty much same as in plains. Winters are bone-chilling here so thermal wear, warm woolen and heavy down jackets are musts.



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