The tour starts at Darjeeling, the queen of hills. You are also taken to Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim and the hottest destination for tourists currently visiting the region. You will visit Tibet border at Nathula and the tibetan monastery of Rumtek among other places.In this tour you spend two night in Darjeeling and two nights in Gangtok.
Tour packages to Gangtok offered will take you to some of the charming and captivating destinations in the beautiful city of Gangtok, where you will be engrossed into the rich and cultural wonders of the city. Gangtok is a beautiful mountainous city in the state of Sikkim in India. The city has a mild temperate climate with integration of different religion and cultures making it a small heaven on Earth and a perfect place for enjoying a vacation. We at Touristplacesinindia.com provide you with complete information on all that you want to know about tour packages to Gangtok.
This itinerary looks to cover the areas popularly visited in the East India which are Darjeeling, Pelling and Gangtok in a most -likely time frame which around 8 days which allows a relaxed itinerary as well as a good mix of sightseeing options.
Darjeeling & Gangtok Tour
Gangtok, Pelling, Kalimpong & Darjeeling
Queen of the Hills (Darjeeling 3N )
The Beautiful Trail ( Gangtok 3N )
Magic Mountain ( Darjeeling 1N + Gangtok 2N )
Mystique Mountain
Hilly Hideouts
The Last Great Adventure
The Lost Kingdom
Darjeeling-Gangtok-Tour Packages
Day1 - We receive you on arrival at Bagdogra Airport / NJP Station (We would wait for you at the main Exit with your name placard) and help you board the car.
Your tour will start with a drive to Kalimpong Via Tista Bazaar - 70kms in 2.5hrs. The journey to Kalimpong has different characters as it first runs through the dense forests of Mahananda Sanctuary giving you an opportunity to see wild elephant and deer on the way. Stop a while at Sevok just at the base of the hills to see the gorgeous view of Tista River as it comes out from the deep gorge of the Himalayas and spreads itself in the vast plains of North Bengal. Now onwards you drive all along the beautiful emerald green River Tista Till Chitrey. Form here the road takes sharp right turn widening the view of the valleys as you climb further up towards Kalimpong.
Kalimpong - a little town and sub division head quarter at an altitude of 4100ft (1250M) in the lower Himalayas, is famousfor its mild climate, scenic landscape doted with old colonial buildings, magnificent view of Kanchenjunga and rare orchids. Check in at Hotel.
After some rest we take you to ZANG DHOK PALRI PHODANG MONASTERY, the largest and most beautiful Monastery in Kalimpong established in 1976 by his holiness Dalai Lama. The monastery belongs to the Yellow Hat Sect of Buddhism. Also visit DURPIN DARA VIEW POINT close to the monastery. Situated at a height of 4500ft (1380M) the place commands a beautiful panoramic view of Kanchenjunga peak and other prominent peaks of Himalayas along with the River valleys flowing below through hills and forests. Return to your hotel in a approximately 2 hours time. Rest of the day at your disposal. You may take a walk down to the KALIMPONG BAZAAR - popular place for shopping traditional handicraft items like hand woven woolen garments, wooden masks, Tibetan paintings and many other attractive souvenirs. (Overnight Kalimpong)
Day 2 – Today you will visit Delo view point before moving on to Gangtok. After light refreshment we take you to famous DELO VIEW POINT at 5500ft (1650M), the highest point of Kalimpong town having a very picturesque view of the high snow mountains and the Tista River Valley. On our way back we take you to the historical Dr. GRAHAM'S HOMES, the house of Dr. J A Graham, one of the earliest Scottish Missionaries, who established an orphanage and a farm house in 1900. The Chapel at the house is a glorious example of old European architecture. Back to hotel and after a short break check out from Hotel.
Kalimpong to Gangtok Via Chitrey is 90kms in 3hrs drive. The journey runs through the beautiful river valley of Tista. We recommend white water rafting at Tista river (Melli to 27th Mile for 1.5 hrs) on your way. Stop on the way to take some photographs of the scenic landscape. At Rongpo we enter Sikkim and proceed to Gangtok along the winding roads. Gangtok, the capital town of Sikkim, the erstwhile Himalayan kingdom welcomes you with its typical traditional hospitality.
We assist you to check in at hotel. Get refreshed and have free leisure evening. We recommend a relaxed evening with short walk around the MG Road to enjoy the typical hill city life of Gangtok in the twilights. (Overnight Gangtok)
Day 3 – You will spend the day in local sight seeing around Gangtok town. After breakfast we take you to city tour. Visit GOVERNMENT INSTITUTE OF COTTAGE INDUSTRY (Closed on Sunday, 2nd Saturday) where beautiful souvenirs like carpets, hand carved tables (choktses), traditional handcrafts, furniture, hand looms carpets and other products are produced & exhibited for sale. VISIT ORCHID HOUSE to see or buy some rare orchids and ornamental plants. We also take you to SIKKIM RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TIBETOLOGY, which holds world's largest collection of books and rare manuscripts on the subject of Mahayana Buddhism plus many religious works of art and incredibly finely executed silk embroidered Thangkas (paintings). Just beside the institute is the DODURL CHORTEN encircled by 108 prayer wheels built by late Trulsi Rimpoche in 1945-46. This is one of the most important and biggest stupas in Sikkim.
Next we will take teh honeymoon couple to the most important religious place of Sikkim - THE RUMTEK DHARMA CHAKRA CENTER, 24kms from Gangtok. Built in 1960 by His Holiness the late 16th Gyalwa Karmapa it is a replica of the original Kagyurpa Monastery in Tsurphu, Tibet, the seat of His Holiness the Gyalwa Karmapa Rinpoche, head of the Karmapa sub sect of Kargyudpa order of Tibetan Buddhism. It now functions as the headquarters of the Dharma Chakra Religious Centre. Walk to the Shri Nalanda Institute for Higher Buddhist Studies just adjacent to the Monastery Building.
While coming back from Rumtek visit JAWAHARLAL NEHRU BOTANICAL GARDEN to see the collection of well tended tropical and temperate plants and orchids. Stop for a while at the SHANTI VIEW POINT to enjoy the panoramic view of the
Gangtok valley. Back to Hotel for lunch. Car Service Duration 3hrs.
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- Darjeeling & Gangtok Tour
- Gangtok, Pelling, Kalimpong & Darjeeling
- Queen of the Hills (Darjeeling 3N )
- The Beautiful Trail ( Gangtok 3N )
- Magic Mountain ( Darjeeling 1N + Gangtok 2N )
- Mystique Mountain
- Hilly Hideouts
- The Last Great Adventure
- The Lost Kingdom
Gangtok, Pelling, Kalimpong & Darjeeling
Destination : Discover East Himalaya
Duration : 09 Nights & 10 Days
Code : EWHNBS 23
Itinerary :-
Day 01: NJP/ IXB To Gangtok
Meet and Greet on arrival at NJP/Bagdogra & transfer to Gangtok. Rest of the evening free for own activities , O/n stay at hotel.
Day 02: Excursion To Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir ( Timing will depend on the issuance of Permit )
A day excursion to Tsomgo Lake - situated at a height of 3,780 Mts. with an average depth of 50 ft & Baba Mandir - The shrine maid in memory of sepoy Harbahajan Sing , Back to Gangtok. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 03: Gangtok To Lachung ( timing will depend on the issuance of Permit )
After breakfast pick up at 0900 A.M from hotel at Gangtok & transfer to Lachung (altitude 8610 ft). Via Phodong, Mangan, Singik Chungthang & Maltim , Lunch on the way. Overnight stay at Lachung.
Day 04 : Excursion To Yumthang Valley
Early Morning visit Yumthang-Valley ( Famous as Valley of variety of Rhododendron ), Yumthang is the summer grazing ground of the yaks & winter playgrounds of yetis. On the way back visit the Hot Spring considered to have medicinal properties. Back to resort for lunch. O/n stay at Lachung
Day 05 : Lachung To Gangtok
After Breakfast transfer to Gangtok , Rest of the day free for Own activities , O/n stay at hotel .
Day 06 : Gangtok To Pelling
After breakfast proceed for half day city tour , later transfer to Pelling , One can enjoy the spectacular Eastern Himalayan Range from Pelling .On arrival Check in into the hotel , Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 07 : Full Day Sight Seeing In Pelling
Go for a full day sightseeing tour covering in first half , Rimbi Water Falls, Rimbi Rock Garden, Kanchandzonga water falls , Khechepadi wishing Lake , Second half cover the Pemayangtse Monastery , Rabedentse Ruins (2nd capital of Sikkim ) , Tikjuk view point , Helipad ground. After visit return to hotel , O/n stay at hotel .
Day 08 : Pelling To Darjeeling
After breakfast transfer to Darjeeling , It is one of the most magnificent hill resorts in the world. Rest of the day free for own activities , O/n stay at hotel.
Day 09 : In Darjeeling
Early Morning at 0400 AM visit Tiger Hill ,famous for sunrise over Mt. Kanchendzonga,on way back visit Ghoom Monastery, Batasia Loop and back to hotel. After breakfast proceed for visit 7 points ,covering The Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, PNZ Zoological Park (closed on Thursday) Tenzing Rock, Tibetans Refuge Centre (closed on Sunday), Tea Garden (outer view), Japanese Temple, Peace Pagoda & Ropeway (not operational only view point) . Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 10 : Darjeeling To NJP / IXB .
Morning free for packing & transfer to NJP Station or Bagdogra airport for return journey – Tour Ends .
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