Gangtok & Darjeeling
Explore Gangtok & darjeeling | 7 Nights - 8 days | 2N at Lachung
Darjeeling is a city and a municipality in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is located in the Lesser Himalayas at an elevation of 6,700 ft (2,042.2 m). It is noted for its tea industry, its views of Kangchenjunga, the world’s third-highest mountain, and the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Darjeeling is the headquarters of the Darjeeling district which has a partially autonomous status called Gorkhaland Territorial Administration within the state of West Bengal. It is also a popular tourist destination in India. The recorded history of the town starts from the early 19th century when the colonial administration under the British Raj set up a sanatorium and a military depot in the region. Subsequently, extensive tea plantations were established in the region and tea growers developed hybrids of black tea and created new fermentation techniques. The resultant distinctive Darjeeling tea is internationally recognised and ranks among the most popular black teas in the world. The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway connects the town with the plains and has some of the few steam locomotives still in service in India.
Journey Start
Any Time in the Year
Duration
7 Nights | 8 Days
Pickup & Drop
From NJP to NJP
Tour Itenary
Explore Gangtok & Darjeeling with Destinaro Tourism
DAY 01: NJP RLY STATION / IXB AIRPORT - GANGTOK (125 KMS / 4 HRS)
Arrive at NJP Railway Station / IXB Airport & transfer to Gangtok (5,480 ft.), the capital of Sikkim. Check-in to hotel & rest of the day is free at leisure. Shop around at M.G. Marg & explore the city on your own. Spend overnight at hotel in Gangtok.
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DAY 02: GANGTOK SIGHTSEEING - TSOMGO LAKE & BABA MANDIR
After a sumptuous breakfast visit Tsomgo Lake (12,400 ft.) & Baba Mandir (13,200 ft.) which is 55 kms one way from Gangtok city. Spend overnight at hotel in Gangtok. (If due to landslide or bad road condition Tsomgo Lake is closed then alternate sightseeing will be provided). SUPPLEMENTARY COST FOR NATHULA PASS : Rs 5000/- PER VEHICLE
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DAY 03: GANGTOK - LACHUNG (116 KMS / 6 HRS)
After breakfast pick up from hotel & transfer to Lachung (8,800 ft). Enroute visit Singhik View point, Seven Sister Water Fall, Naga Water Fall, and arrive Lachung by evening. Dinner at hotel. Overnight stay at Lachung.
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DAY 04: LACHUNG – YUMTHANG VALLEY EXCURSION
After breakfast proceed to Yumthang Valley which is Known as Valley of Flowers (11800 Ft / 3598 Mts / 25 Kms / 1 ½ hours one way). On the way back, visit Hot Spring considered to have medicinal properties. Back to resort. Overnight stay at Lachung.
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DAY 05: LACHUNG - GANGTOK (116 KMS / 6 HRS)
After breakfast departure for Gangtok, enroute witness the wonderful Bheema & Twin water falls. On arrival at Gangtok check-in to your hotel. Overnight stay at Gangtok.
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DAY 06: GANGTOK LOCAL SIGHTSEEING - DARJEELING (110 KMS / 4 HRS)
After breakfast, start for a half day trip of Gangtok city covering Enchey Monastery , Bakthang Falls, Cottage Industry and Handicraft Centre, Flower show, Dro-dul Chorten & Institute of Tibetology (maximum 3-4 hours). Afternoon drive to Darjeeling.
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DAY 07: DARJEELING LOCAL SIGHTSEEING
Today get ready early morning by 4 a.m to witness the spectacular sunrise over Mt. Khangchendzongha (28,208 ft. ,Worlds 3rd highest peak ) at Tiger Hill. Its a destination by itself offering not just great views during sunrise; its a place where you can soak yourself with Himalayan serenity anytime during the day. Thrill yourself by visiting World famous Ghoom Monastery and Batasia Loop on your way back. Batasia Loop is fascinating to watch the toy train with its way round the loop. The War Memorial constructed in the memory of brave sons of Darjeeling who died in different wars since 1947, is worth a visit. A glorious view of snowy peak and town can be seen from this place. After a sumptuous breakfast visit Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, P.N. Zoological Park (Thursday closed), Tenzing Rock, Tibetan Refugee self-help Centre (Sunday closed)Tea Garden, Japanese Temple, Peace Pagoda and Ropeway (Ticket cost not included and will be approx Rs.180 per person-directly payable).
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DAY 08: DARJEELING – NEW JALPAIGURI STATION / BAGDOGRA AIRPORT (98 KMS / 3 HRS)
After your breakfast check out from hotel and take the departure transfer to New Jalpaiguri Station / Bagdogra Airport for your onward journey. We wish you HAPPY JOURNEY.
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