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Darjeeling Gangtok Tour
Darjeeling - Gangtok - Pelling
7 Days / 6 Nights
Breakfast
AC Car
Package Overview
Detailed Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1:
Arrival Darjeeling - Arrive Bagdogra Airport or NJP Railway Station, meet driver, drive to Darjeeling (3-4 hrs, 70km uphill journey through tea estates, Himalayan foothills, enjoy mountain air), reach Queen of Hills, check-in hotel, evening walk on Mall Road (Chowrasta, pedestrian zone, pony rides, souvenir shops, colonial atmosphere), visit Observatory Hill (360┬░ views, prayer flags, Mahakal Temple), overnight Darjeeling|
Day 2:
Tiger Hill & Darjeeling Sightseeing - Very early morning (4 AM) drive to Tiger Hill (11km, highest point at 2590m) to witness magical sunrise over Mount Kanchenjunga (8586m, third highest peak, turns golden at first light), see panoramic views of Eastern Himalayas including Everest on clear days, return via Ghoom (highest railway station, altitude 2258m), visit Ghoom Monastery (1875 old Buddhist monastery with 15 feet Maitreya Buddha), Batasia Loop (engineering marvel - toy train spiral loop with War Memorial, landscaped gardens, Kanchenjunga views), breakfast at hotel, morning visit Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park (red pandas, snow leopards, Tibetan wolves, Himalayan species), Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (museum with Tenzing Norgay memorabilia, mountaineering equipment, Everest expedition history), Tibetan Refugee Self Help Centre (carpets, handicrafts, woodwork), afternoon tea estate visit (learn tea plucking, processing, factory tour, tea tasting), Peace Pagoda (Japanese temple with Buddha relics), evening ropeway ride (Ôé╣170, cable car offering valley views, 8 mins, 45 degree angle descent/ascent, thrilling experience), overnight|
Day 3:
Toy Train & Travel to Gangtok - After breakfast, morning joy ride on Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (UNESCO World Heritage, 1881 narrow gauge, blue steam locomotive, Darjeeling to Ghoom 2-hour return journey through loops, valleys, tea gardens - subject to availability, otherwise visit more markets), checkout, drive to Gangtok (98km, 4 hrs through Teesta River valley, waterfalls, viewpoints), capital of Sikkim, check-in hotel, evening free at MG Road (Mall Road, traffic-free zone, cafes, shops, people watching), overnight Gangtok|
Day 4:
Tsomgo Lake & Nathula Pass - Early morning (7 AM) departure for Tsomgo Lake (40km, 3-4 hrs, 3753m altitude, one of highest lakes, glacial lake, changes color with seasons, surrounded by snow peaks, sacred to Sikkimese, frozen in winter), yak rides, photography, further drive to Nathula Pass (optional, additional cost, 4310m, Indo-China border, Silk Route pass, restricted area requiring special permit, valid ID, no foreigners allowed), historical significance, stunning vistas, Army post, return Gangtok evening, overnight|
Day 5:
Gangtok Sightseeing - After breakfast, local sightseeing: Tashi Viewpoint (Kanchenjunga sunrise, prayer flags), Ganesh Tok (small Ganesh temple, panoramic views), Hanuman Tok (7200 feet, Hanuman temple, Indian Army maintained), Flower Exhibition Centre (Orchidarium with 200+ orchid species, seasonal flowers), Do Drul Chorten (Nyingma Buddhist stupa built 1945, 108 prayer wheels, prayer flags, golden top), Rumtek Monastery (24km from city, one of largest in Sikkim, seat of Karmapa, Golden Stupa, murals, religious texts), Institute of Tibetology (rare Buddhist manuscripts, thankas, statues), evening cable car ride (Ôé╣150, 935m long ropeway, views of city and valley), leisure at MG Road, overnight|
Day 6:
Departure - Breakfast, checkout, drive to Bagdogra Airport/NJP Station (4-5 hrs), en route visit Teesta River viewpoint, Triveni viewpoint (confluence of Teesta and Rangeet rivers, rafting base), drop at airport/station, tour ends with Himalayan memories
What's Included
- 3-star hotels with breakfast (3N Darjeeling + 2N Gangtok), Bagdogra Airport/NJP Station to hotel transfers, All road transfers between destinations, Darjeeling sightseeing (Tiger Hill sunrise, Batasia Loop, Ghoom Monastery, tea estate, Zoo, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Ropeway, Mall Road), Joy ride on Toy Train, Gangtok city tour (MG Road, Ridge, monasteries, flower exhibition, Tashi viewpoint), Tsomgo Lake and Baba Mandir excursion, Nathula Pass visit (subject to permit availability and additional charges), All permits, Professional guide
What's Not Included
- Flights/trains to Bagdogra or NJP, Lunch and dinner meals, Nathula Pass permit and vehicle charges (Ôé╣5000-6000), Ropeway charges (Ôé╣170 per person), Full toy train ride to Ghoom (Ôé╣1000), Cable car at Gangtok (Ôé╣150), River rafting at Teesta (Ôé╣800), Yak rides at Tsomgo Lake (Ôé╣100), Personal expenses, Travel insurance, Camera fees at some places
Best Time to Visit
March to June, September to December
Important Information
- Group Size: Maximum 15 persons per group
- Meal Plan: Breakfast
- Transportation: AC Car
- Guide Language: English, Hindi (other languages on request)
- Documents Required: Valid ID proof (Aadhar/Passport), Photographs
- Travel Insurance: Highly recommended (not included)
Note: Package details, prices, and inclusions are subject to change based on availability and season. Please confirm all details at the time of booking.
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