DARJEELING PROGRAMME

06 Nights / 07 days : Darjeeling, Gangtok & Kalimpong

DAY-01 : ( BAGDOGRA / NEW JALPAIGURI – DARJEELING ).

Welcome on arrival at Bagdogra Airport / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station and transfer to Darjeeling (95kms/3hrs). Once the summer capital of India, Darjeeling is a land of infinite variety and charm. It will cater you a mix-experience of lively nature & charming Himalayan people. It is the place of Dorje, the mystic thunderbolt of the Lama-Religion. Surrounded by Tea gardens; this little town faces some of the highest peaks of the Himalayas. Take rest and then walk around town to appreciate the new culture you are in.

Overnight at Hotel –

DAY-02 : ( DARJEELING LOCAL SIGHTSEEING ).

Early morning start for Tiger Hill to watch the spectacular sunrise and its amazing effects on the Mt.
Kanchendzonga (Worlds 3rd highest peak), Visit Ghoom Monastery and Batashia Loop War Memorial while returning to the Hotel. Breakfast at the Hotel followed by half day local sightseeing covering Padmaja N. Zoological Garden (Closed on Thursday), Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (Closed on Thursday), Tibetan Refugee Self-help Center (Closed on Sunday) and walk around visit to the Mall and Local Market (Closed on Thursday). You might also Experience the famous Toy Train Joy Ride (subject to availability). This unique Mountain Railway' project was first started in 1878 by the initiative of Sir. Ashley Eden and is now a World Heritage. Evening Free for shopping & individual activity.

Overnight at Hotel –

DAY-03 : ( DARJEELING TO GANGTOK ).

Morning transfer to Gangtok (105kms/4hrs). At an altitude of 5500ft Gangtok is the capital of the state of
Sikkim is a beautiful and clean town promising of the best monasteries and landscapes. Evening free for individual activity and leisure.

Overnight in Hotel –

DAY-04 : (GANGTOK LOCAL SIGHTSEEING).

Morning starts the half day sightseeing in and around this capital city of Sikkim, covering Chortan (Stupa), Institute of Tibetology (Closed on Sunday) Institute of Handicrafts and handlooms (Closed on Sunday ), Ranka Monastery & Jakhri waterfalls. Evening free for individual activity and leisure.

Overnight at Hotel.

DAY-05 : (EXCURSION TRIP TO TSOMGO LAKE & BABA MANDIR).

AM start for a half day trip to Tsomgo lake (12400ft), which is only 32kms from Gangtok City, the lake is almost about 1Km long, oval in shape and 15 mtrs deep. The lake is considered sacred by the local people; further 12Kms visit the Baba Mandir, dedicated to the soldier Harbhajan Singh. Evening free at Gangtok for shopping and individual activity.

Overnight at Hotel.

DAY-06: (TRANSFER TO KALIMPONG AND LOCAL SIGHTSEEING).

Morning after breakfast transfer to Kalimpong (80Kms / 02 Hours) and later the Local Sight Seeing In and Around Kalimpong City, covering Zong Dog Palri Fo- Brong Monastery (Durpin Dara Monastery), Flower & Orchid Nurseries, Dello Hill . Evening free for individual activity.

Overnight at Hotel.

DAY – 07: (KALIMPONG – NEW JALPAIGURI / BAGDOGRA).

Morning after breakfast departure transfer to New Jalpaiguri Railway Station / Bagdogra Airport (75 Kms / 03 Hours).