Bagdogra – Gangtok – Darjeeling – Bagdogra Tour Package

ABOUT DESTINATIONS

Gangtok is the capital of the mountainous northern Indian state of Sikkim, located at an elevation of 1,650 m (5,410 ft). Established as a Buddhist pilgrimage site in the 1840s, the city became capital of an independent monarchy after British rule ended, but joined India in 1975. Today, it remains a Tibetan Buddhist center and a base for hikers organizing permits and transport for treks through Sikkim’s Himalayan mountain ranges.

Darjeeling is a town, located in West Bengal state, in the Himalayan foothills. It is located at high altitude of 2042 Meters above from the see level. Once a summer resort for the British Raj elite, it remains the terminus of the narrow-gauge Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, or “Toy Train,” completed in 1881. It is noted for its tea industry, the spectacular views of Kangchenjunga, the world's third-highest mountain and the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Darjeeling is the headquarters of Darjeeling district which has a partially autonomous status within the state of West Bengal. It is also a popular tourist destination of India.

Tour Code : WHHI/SD 005

Tour Duration : 04 Nights / 05 Days

Places to visit : Bagdogra – Gangtok – Darjeeling – Bagdogra

Bagdogra – Gangtok – Darjeeling – Bagdogra

Day 01: Arrival At Bagdogra Railway Station/Airport – Gangtok (124 km) Travel time 4 hours (Approx)

On arrival at Bagdogra, pick up from NJP Railway station or IXB Airport and straight drive to Gangtok (5,480 ft.). On arrival at Gangtok, check in to hotel, refresh and rest of the day at leisure and overnight stay at Gangtok hotel.

Day 02: Gangtok – Tsomgo Lake – Baba Mandir – Nathula Pass – Gangtok (53 Km) Travel time 2/3 hours (Approx)

After early breakfast proceed at 8.00AM to Nathula Pass en route visiting Tsomgo Lake (12,400 ft.), Baba Mandir (13,200 ft.) Nathula Pass (Please note arrange permit for Nathula pass by your own). Evening drive back to Gangtok and overnight stay at Gangtok hotel.

We will not be responsible for Nathula Pass and other mentioned places. Kindly hire another cab by your own effort and cost for Nathula Pass and other above mentioned places. Nathula Pass is open to Indian visitors only on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturday and Sundays.

Day 03: Gangtok Local Sightseeing Tour – Darjeeling (108 Km) Travel time 3/4 hours (Approx)

After breakfast half day local sightseeing tour of Gangtok and visiting Tashi View Point – Excellent sunrise and Kanchenjunga viewing area. Ganesh Tok – The Ganesh Temple about 6 km away from Gangtok with a nice viewing area. Hanuman Tok – Hanuman Temple with a wonder full viewing area. Flowers Exhibition Centre – Located near Gangtok town and at one end of The Ridge Park. Cottage Industry and Handicraft Centre – This is the building of Directorate of Handicraft and Handloom including a sales emporium and a Museum showcasing many different handicraft items. Institute of Tibetology – A world famous institute doing research on Tibetan Language, Culture and also has a great museum and library. It is located at near Chorten Stupa. Chorten Stupa – A famous Buddhist religious monument with a golden dome top which is visible from many places around Gangtok. Enchey Monastery – Located on a hilltop, it is one of the oldest monasteries. Ban Jakhri Falls – A great water fall, place is an excellent picnic spot for families. Afternoon drive to Darjeeling, evening arrive at Darjeeling, check in to hotel and overnight stay at Darjeeling hotel.

Day 04: Darjeeling – Tiger Hill (11 Km) + Darjeeling Sightseeing Tour

Early morning at 3.30/4:00AM drive to Tiger Hill to watching the enormous beauty of rising sun from behind the hills and the orange color of the sun reflecting from Kunchenjunga. Not only sunrise it is the place also known for the snow fall. Darjeeling, known as the ‘Queen of Hills’ stands indeed as a queen of the hill areas of North Eastern India. On the way back from Tiger Hill, you will visit Ghoom Monastery one of the oldest Buddhist monasteries of Darjeeling and also visit Batasia Loop in Ghoom area. After breakfast visit to Japanese Temple & Peace Pagoda, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park (Thursday closed), Tenzing Rock – A gigantic natural rock in Darjeeling, Tea Gardens and Rope way. Evening free for own activities or shopping and overnight stay at Darjeeling hotel.

Day 05: Darjeeling – Bagdogra Railway Station/Airport (95 km) Travel time 3 hours (Approx)

After breakfast check out from hotel and drive back to Bagdogra, on arrival drop off to NJP Railway station or IXB Airport to board the train/flight for further journey back to home/or onward journey.

Tour End...!!!!

But Sweet Memories Always Remain…!!!!

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