Honeymoon haven and a retreat from the summer heat. Darjeeling is one of eastern India’s most popular hill stations. Sprawling along several ridges of the Himalayan foothills it serves up fabulous sunrises and sunsets, inviting you to linger longer than you planned. You can go for pony rides, shop at Chowrasta or go to Tiger Hill for the stunning sunrise. Enjoy high tea at Glenary’s from where in January you can get stunning views of Mt Khangchendzonga. You will marvel at the gorgeous flowers growing wild along the hillsides and will be truly tempted to spend a night at one of the homestays in a Darjeeling famous tea estates, which make the best some of the teas in the world. Even the beautifully preserved Raj-era hotels here are charming and vividly remind you of this hill town’s popularity with the English, who would come down from Calcutta to escape the heat.
Upon arrival at NJP Railway station / Bagdogra Airport, you will be met by a local driver who will transfer you to your hotel in Darjeeling (6,950 ft.). After reaching the hotel, check in and the rest of the day is free on your own. Overnight at your hotel in Darjeeling.
Early morning (4:00 AM) proceed for Tiger Hill (Subject to availability of Permit / Token). Later, return back to hotel in time for breakfast. Post breakfast, proceed for local Darjeeling sightseeing. Visit Himalayan Mountaineering Institute(Thursday Closed), P.N. Zoological Park (Thursday closed), Tenzing Rock, Ropeway(tickets on own), Tibetan Refugee self-help Centre (Sunday closed), Tea Garden (outer view), Japanese Temple, Ghoom Monastery, Batasia loop. The evening is free on your own to explore Darjeeling. Overnight at your hotel in Darjeeling.
(Sometimes, Tiger Hill Permit is granted for evening sunset view. In that case the Tiger hill excursion would be arranged after the local sightseeing tour)
After breakfast proceeds to picturesque drive to Gangtok (5,500 ft.). On arrival Check-in to your hotel. Rest of the day free for leisure. Overnight stay at Gangtok.
After breakfast, proceed for a full day excursion to Changu (Tsomgo) Lake which is 35 Kms from Gangtok at an altitude of 12,400 feet. The lake derives its waters from melting snows off the surrounding mountains. Later, visit Baba Mandir (55km from Gangtok) situated at an altitude of 13200feet. . Overnight at your hotel in Gangtok.
(In case of any natural calamity or any other reason, if Tsomgo Lake is closed, then we will arrange alternate sightseeing.)
After breakfast, proceed for a full day Gangtok sightseeing tour covering Tashi view point, Ganesh Tok, Hanuman Tok, Institute of Tibetology (Closed on Sunday) (Saturday & Sunday closed), Flower show, Cottage Industry and Handicraft Centre (Closed on Sunday and 1st & 3rd Saturday of the month), Do-dul Chorten, Gonjang Monastery and Banjakhri Falls. Later return back to your hotel and Overnight at your hotel in Gangtok.
After breakfast, checkout from your hotel and transfer to New Jalpaiguri Railway Station / Bagdogra Airport for your journey back home.
City | Hotel* |
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Darjeeling | New Mandala / Golden Dolma / White Yeak / Mt.Cornifer / Similar |
Gangtok | Le Primula / Golden Star Continental/ Sikkim Delight / Similar |
City | Hotel* |
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Darjeeling | Pine Tree Spa & Resort / Sumi Queans Yard / RJ Resort / Similar |
Gangtok | The North Star / The Crown Inn / Tempo Heritage Resort & Spa / Similar |
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