Overview
Travel to the Himalayan Kingdoms oF Sikkim and Gangtok and you will be amazed by the picturesque natural beauty, panoramic views oF snow-capped mountains interspersed with Buddhist monasteries, and abundant Flora and Fauna. The ideal opportunity to unwind From the hustle and bustle oF city liFe! Darjeeling is a popular tourist destination in North-Eastern India where people come to experience nature’s untouched beauty. Lose yourselF in Darjeeling’s scenic surroundings, which cast a magical spell with their scintillating beauty.
Itinerary
Pick up from Bagdogra airport or NJP railway station
Our representative will greet you & escort towards Gangtok (5,800 ft)
Passing through some very scenic roads along the river Teesta
A stroll along MG Marg in the evening
Overnight stay Gangtok.
After breakfast drive for the city tour of Gangtok
Visit to Directorate of Handicrafts & Handloom, Research Institute of Tibetology, Do Drul Chorten (Stupa), Enchey Monastery, White Hall, Flower Show, Garden Ganesh Tok, Hanuman Tok, Tashi View Point, Banjhakri Falls, (one of the finest falls close to Gangtok) etc
Evening free to roam around M G Road (Mall) or local Shopping centre
There are few discotheques in Gangtok to spend time
Overnight stay at Gangtok.
Morning breakfast at hotel - Excursion to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir(New) nearly 40 kilometers
Nathu La Pass to Republic of China is nearly 20 kilometers
Back to Gangtok - Evening free to roam around M G Road (Mall) (Incase of Landslide or due to any other reasons if Tshangu Lake is closed then an alternate sightseeing will be provided)
Overnight stay at Gangtok
Following Breakfast, we will head towards Darjeeling check in at hotel
Visit Chowrasta, The Mall Road and to local nearby markets
Overnight at Darjeeling
At about 4:00 AM drive to Tiger Hills
Back to hotel for breakfast and next - Tenzing Rock, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park, Lebong Race course, Ropeway, Gorkha Stadium, Gorkha handicraft, Tibetans Refugee center, Tea garden , Japanese Peace Pagoda, Natural History Museum, Ava Art Gallery, Rock garden
(Sightseeing places are dynamically set depending upon the road condition and time factors - it is not possible to visit all theplaces but the important ones are covered for the satisfaction)
Evening free to roam around the any of the hundred nurseries or the Local market area
Overnight stay at Darjeeling
Enjoy your breakfast, it’s your last day of the trip.
One and a half - 2 hours drive - The drive is through scenic roads
Mirik is centered round Sumendu Lake and is known for its landscaped gardens, tea gardens, orange orchards, cardamom groves and spectacular views of the Himalayan ranges
Visit Pashupati Market in Nepal
Head towards Siliguri, on the way to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP)
Your journey ends here with lots of memories.
Trip Inclusions
- Accommodation at Homestay / Hotel
- Foods: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch
- Exclusive AC vehicle for transfer & sightseeing. Please note that vehicle will not be your disposal, but will be made available as per itinerary only.
- Driver Accommodation.
- Permit for North Sikkim & Nathula Pass.
- Toll Tax.
Trip Exclusions
- Train/Air/Bus Fare
- Room heater charges. A room heater, if required, is available upon extra payment, rates vary from @300-@400.
- Additional sightseeing or usages of vehicles.
- Zero point, Kalapathar, Katao.
- Nathula Pass extra cost.
March and May or October and mid-December are the best time to visit
While Snowfall is weather dependent, you will definitely see snow and snow sheets at the high-altitude passes from November to March.
We will be staying at clean, comfortable, and hygienic hotels at all the locations.
Please note, there are different room categories and sizes at all the hotels and room allocation is done at random by the Trip lead.
While most of your expenses are taken care in the trip cost, an additional Rs. 1,000 per day (Upper limit) would be more than enough for all your expenses.
You would not require an Inner Line Permit to enter & travel in Sikkim, instead you will need a government permit. We will be arranging the same for you. We would need details such as your Aadhar Card/Passport, passport size photo, along with a few other details to procure this.
Vegetarians do not need to worry. While a lot of the local delicacies are meat-based, with the influx of tourism there are multiple vegetarian options at all places. You must also try out the seasonal fruits and vegetables in the region.