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Duration : 05 Nights/06 Days
Home to snow-capped peaks and picturesque views, with the Kanchandzonga rising higher than all the others, Darjeeling serves as one of the most-desired tourist destinations in India. Often referred to as Queen of the Hills, it remains just as alluring with its tiny waterfalls, little villages and a narrow gauge railway track. Surrounded by the Himalayan range of mountains and verdant tea gardens, Darjeeling never fails to mesmerize tourists with its charm. Gangtok (1,750 m) is a beautiful place that stands as a resting ground for people traveling to North Sikkim. Surrounded by monasteries and orchids, Gangtok is truly a traveller's delight. So take up this 6-day tour with us and explore the best of Darjeeling and Gangtok like never before!
On arrival, you will be assisted by our representatives at the airport and driven to Darjeeling (93 km, 3 hours approx). Evening is for leisure. Then have a delicious dinner and stay overnight the hotel.
In the early morning, make a visit to the Tiger Hill and treat yourself to a beautiful sunrise and views of the Himalayan Range (Kanchandzonga, Mount Everest etc). Behold the multi-hued horizon just before sunrise and watch the entire Himalayan range turn blissfully golden. On your way back from Tiger Hill, visit Ghum Monastery - the oldest monastery in the area (built in 1875) and see the statue of Maitreya Buddha standing tall at 15 ft. Have breakfast at the hotel and proceed for a wonderful city tour, covering the Tenzing Rock, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (closed on Thursday), Tibetan Refugee Centre (closed on Sunday), Gombu Rock, Zoological Park (closed on Thursday) and Happy Valley Tea Estate (from outside). Enjoy a lovely dinner and retreat for the night back at the hotel.
After a filling breakfast at the hotel, drive for about 4 hours (98 km) to reach Gangtok. On arrival, check in at the hotel and spend the evening at leisure. Have dinner and get a good sleep at the hotel.
After a refreshing breakfast at the hotel, gear up for a full day excursion to Changu Lake (35 km from Gangtok), which stands at an altitude of 12,400 ft. The lake derives its waters from the snows that melt down from the surrounding mountains. As per legends, it is said that the lamas could forecast the future by studying the color of the water at this lake. Also make a visit to the holy Baba Mandir. Enjoy a sumptuous dinner and stay overnight at the hotel.
Have breakfast at the hotel and proceed for a half day city tour to the Rumtek Monastery, Namgyal Institute of Tibetology (closed on Sundays), Cottage Industry (closed on Sundays), Do-drul Chorten and Flower Show Complex. Relish a delicious dinner and stay overnight at the hotel.
Enjoy a delicious breakfast at the hotel and drive to Bagdogra airport (125 km and 4 hours approx. via NJP station) for the flight back to your hometown.
Please note – Irrespective of above mentioned cancellations slabs – in case of cancellation of tour services after the booking is made with us – a minimum 10% service charges would be applicable.
In case you cancel the trip after commencement refund would be restricted to a limited amount that too would depend on the amount that we would be able to recover from the hoteliers we patronize. For unused hotel accommodation, chartered transportation and missed meals etc. we do not bear any responsibility to refund.