Gangtok Namchi Darjeeling

Detailed Day-Wise Itinerary

Day: 1

BAGDOGRA AIRPORT / NJP RAILWAY STATION → GANGTOK
[Distance: 135 Kms; Drive time 5 Hrs]

A warm welcome at Bagdogra Airport and board your vehicle for transfer to Gangtok, “The Land of Monasteries”. En route, enjoy the splendid view of Mountains and Valleys, take short breaks for Selfies and Tea & Snacks from local shops. Upon arrival at Gangtok check into your hotel. Briefing on your next day tour by our Operations Team. Dinner at the hotel. Night stay in GANGTOK.

Day: 2

BORDER EXCURSION TRIP [Approximate timing 08.30 AM – 4.00 PM]

After breakfast at the hotel, set out on a visit to TSOMGO LAKE (Alt: 12400 ft, also known as Changu Lake, is a glacial lake in the East Sikkim district, some 40 kilometres from Gangtok). Later, proceed to the famous NATHU-LA PASS (Alt: 14450ft, one of the highest motorable roads in the world. This pass in the Himalayan Peaks co-joins Sikkim and China. Last but not least visit BABA HARBHAJAN SINGH MEMORIAL (Alt: 13200 ft, memorial honouring Indian army soldier, a folk hero and saint Baba Harbhajan Singh). Drive back to the hotel. Briefing on your next day tour by our Operations Team. Dinner at the hotel. Night stay in GANGTOK.

Day : 3

GANGTOK → NAMCHI [ Distance: 80 Kms; Drive time 3 Hrs] → DARJEELING [Distance: 50 Kms; Drive time 2 Hrs]

After breakfast at the hotel, set-out to visit NAMCHI VILLAGE, visit the popular attractions SIDDHESVARA DHAM (features 26 ½ Mts high statue of Lord Shiva along with the replicas of 12 Jyotirlingas and Chardham), SAMDRUPTSE HILLS (the wish fulfilling hill, ornamented with a giant statue of Guru Padmasambhava, the patron saint of Sikkim) and SAI MANDIR (aesthetically designed two storied building with modern architecture and a statue of Shirdi Sai Baba). Later, proceed to Darjeeling, “The Queen of Hills '. Upon arrival at Darjeeling check in to your hotel. After a short rest, one can walk down to The Mall, the most happening hub in Darjeeling and also visit Mahakal Temple (Walking tour). Briefing on your next day tour by our Operations Team. Dinner at the hotel. Night stay in DARJEELING.

Day: 4

DARJEELING CITY TOUR [Approximately 4.30 AM till 7.30 AM | 10.00 AM till 4.00 PM]

Early morning by 4 AM, get ready and set out on a visit to TIGER HILLS (for the spectacular Sunrise View from Mt, Kanchenjunga), GHOOM MONASTERY (Also referred to as Yiga Choeling Monastery, houses a 15-foot high Maitreya Buddha statue that captivates the surroundings with its aura), BATASIA LOOP & WAR MEMORIAL (forspectacular view of Mt. Kanchenjunga and watch the remarkable engineering marvel of Darjeeling Himalayan Railways). Return to the hotel for Breakfast. Later set out on a local city tour of Darjeeling exploring PADMAJA NAIDU HIMALAYAN ZOOLOGICAL PARK (Closed on Thursday) (the only specialized zoo in India recognised for its conservation breeding of Red Panda, Snow Leopard, Tibetan Wolf, and other highly endangered animal species of easterN Himalayas), HIMALAYAN MOUNTAINEERING INSTITUTE (Closed on Thursday) (Being the premier mountaineering institute of South-east Asia, HMI is also referred to as the Mecca of Indian Mountaineering), TIBETAN REFUGEE SELF HELP CENTRE (Closed on Sunday) (is a rehabilitation centre for the Tibetan refugees in the Darjeeling Himalayan hill region), TENZING & GOMBU ROCK (a gigantic natural rock named after Tenzing Norgay, the man who created history by climbing the Everest first time), HAPPY VALLEY TEA ESTATE (Outer View) (caresses the misty hills of Darjeeling, overlooking the fertile Himalayan foothills), JAPANESE PEACE PAGODA (showcases four avatars of Buddha. This is the tallest free-standing structure in Darjeeling), DARJEELING HIMALAYAN RAILWAYS (Toy Train Joy Ride – tickets to be done online in advance by the guest directly). Drive back to the hotel. Briefing on your next day tour by our Operations Team. Dinner at the hotel. Night stay in DARJEELING.

Day: 5

DARJEELING → BAGDOGRA AIRPORT / NJP RAILWAY STATION [Distance: 80 Kms; Drive time 3 Hrs]

After Breakfast, check out from the hotel and take the departure transfer to Bagdogra Airport / NJP Railway Station for your Departure Flight/ Train. Return Home with Happy Memories