Sikkim and Darjeeling

Sikkim and Darjeeling

Gangtok is a popular hill destination in the north eastern region of India where you can view the natural beauty dotted with lakes , mountains and specially catch a glimpse of the majestic Kanchenjunga which is the third highest peak in the world.. Gangtok is a quaint hill town steeped in Buddhist culture with colourful prayer flags waving in the cool air amidst fertile hills , silent lamas quietly mumbling sacred chants and , vividly painted pagoda roofed huts . Bhutias , Lepchas,and Nepalis influence the culture and traditions of this region .

The curvaceous roads of Darjeeling are lined with colourful begonias and vibrant orchids,. You can enjoy your days exploring the magnificent scenic beauty of this expanse. The soft curves of the roads winding up the verdant hills and sprawling tea estates provide the visitors the best chance to enjoy and revel in the stunning beauty of nature.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival and transfer to Gangtok

Pass By: Teesta River, India
River starting from North Sikkim

Meals included:
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at a 3 Star hotel

Day 2: Excursion to Tsomgo Lake , Nathula Pass , Old Baba Mandir

Stop At: Tsomgo Lake, Jawaharlal Nehru Road Tathangchen Area, Gangtok 737101 India
Situated at an elevation of 3753 meters / 12310 feet - The Lake is oval shaped lake nearly 50 feet deep - Generally covered in snow for most of the year the year – This lake is home to the Brahmini ducks & many migratory birds
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Baba Harbhajan Singh Memorial Temple, Between Nathula And Jelepla Pass, Gangtok India
The sacred Baba Mandir known to be a very holy site for all
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Nathula Pass, Gangtok 737101 India
Nathu La Pass to Republic of China is nearly 20 kilometers and is optional tour - Back to Gangtok
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in 3 Star hotel

Day 3: Gangtok Local Sightseeing and transfer to Darjeeling

Pass By: MG Marg, M G Marg, Gangtok 737101 India
Main Market of Gangtok

Stop At: Do Drul Chorten Stupa, Near Gangtok Centre, Gangtok India
DescriptionDo-drul Chorten is a stupa in Gangtok in the Indian state of Sikkim. The stupa was built by Trulshik Rinpoche, head of the Nyingma order of Tibetan Buddhism in 1945. Inside this stupa, a complete set of Dorjee Phurba, Kangyur and other religious objects. Around the stupa are 108 Mani Lhakor or prayer wheels.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Enchey Monastery, Gangtok-Nathula Road, Gangtok 737103 India
DescriptionThe Enchey Monastery was established in 1909 above Gangtok, the capital city of Sikkim in the Northeastern Indian state. It belongs to the Nyingma order of Vajrayana Buddhism. The monastery built around the then small hamlet of Gangtok became a religious centre.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Namgyal Institute of Tibetology, South of Gangtok Centre, Gangtok 737101 India
DescriptionNamgyal Institute of Tibetology is a Tibet museum in Gangtok, Sikkim, India. The foundation stone of the Institute was laid by the 14th Dalai Lama on 10 February 1957 and it was opened officially by the Prime Minister of India Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru on 1 October 1958.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Handicraft Emporium, Zero Point, Gangtok India
The Handloom and Handicrafts Centre, Sikkim established in the year 1957 as a Technical Institute for Training and Production of traditional arts and crafts.
Duration: 20 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in Darjeeling in a 3 Star hotel

Day 4: Darjeeling Local Sightseeing

Stop At: Tiger Hill Upper Darjeeling, Darjeeling 734101 India
Popular hilltop attraction offering sweeping sunrise views against the Himalayan Mountains.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Ghoom Monastery, Tamang Buddhidt Monastery Rd, Darjeeling 734102 India
DescriptionOld Ghoom Monastery is the popular name of Yiga Choeling. The monastery belongs to the Gelukpa or the Yellow Hat sect and is known for its 15 feet-high statue of the Maitreya Buddha.
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Batasia Loop, Ghum, Darjeeling 734102 India
DescriptionThe Batasia Loop is a spiral railway created to lower the gradient of ascent of the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway in Darjeeling district of West Bengal, India. At this point, the track spirals around over itself through a tunnel and over a hilltop. It was commissioned in 1919.
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, Jawahar Parbat, Darjeeling 734101 India
DescriptionPadmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park is a 67.56-acre zoo in the town of Darjeeling in the Indian state of West Bengal. The zoo was opened in 1958, and an average elevation of 7,000 feet, is the largest high altitude zoo in India.
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Jawahar Parvat, Darjeeling, Darjeeling 734101 India
DescriptionThe Himalayan Mountaineering Institute was established in Darjeeling, India on 4 November 1954 to encourage mountaineering as an organized sport in India.
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Tenzing Rock, Jawahar Parbat, Darjeeling, West Bengal 734104, India
One of a pair of large natural rocks used by people to practice rock-climbing, including beginners.
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Tibetan Refugee Self Help Center, Hillside 27, West Lebong Cart Road, Darjeeling 734101 India
DescriptionTibetan Refugee Self Help Centre in Darjeeling, India is a rehabilitation Centre for the Tibetan refugees in the Darjeeling Himalayan hill region. It was established on 2 October 1959, after they followed Dalai Lama and escaped from Tibet. The production of Tibetan handicraft is the centre's main activity.
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Happy Valley Tea Estate, Lebong Cart Road, Darjeeling 734101 India
Darjeeling's most charming tea estates, Besides its quaint eateries, vibrant markets hidden in busy lanes and hilltops that are home to stunning vistas
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Bengal Natural History Museum, Darjeeling - Jorethang Road Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, Darjeeling 734101 India
Natural history museum with dioramas, taxidermy & lepidopteral & entomological specimens.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Japanese Peace Pagoda, Darjeeling 734101 India
DescriptionPeace Pagoda, Darjeeling or Darjeeling Peace Pagoda is one of the Peace Pagodas designed to provide a focus for people of all races and creeds to help unite them in their search for world peace. It is located in the town of Darjeeling in the Indian state of West Bengal.
Duration: 20 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in a 3 Star hotel

Day 5: Departure

Pass By: Sumendu Lake, Mirik India
DescriptionMirik Lake, or Sumendu Lake, is a lake in Mirik, Darjeeling district, West Bengal, India. It is 1.25 km long. The lake has 80 ft. long arch footbridge across the lake called the Indreni Pull.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.